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Fans react to Kuldeep Yadav’s brilliance, but John Campbell and Shai Hope save West Indies against India on Day 3 of Delhi Test

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Second test between India and West IndiesHeld at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi from October 10 to 14, 2025, it has been an exciting encounter with impressive performances and resilient fighting spirit. India Thanks to the century innings, a huge score of 518 runs for 5 wickets was made in the first innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal (175) and Shubman Gill (129*). However, there was a brilliant bowling performance from India -Kuldeep Yadav and the resurgence of determined batting west indies The competition remained lively and exciting on the third day.

Kuldeep Yadav’s five-wicket masterclass on the third day of Delhi Test

Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep was the star with the ball on the third day, taking an impressive five wickets in the West Indies batting lineup and taking 5 for 82 in 26.5 overs. Despite getting less turn on the pitch, Kuldeep’s spell was a masterpiece of control, finesse and variety.

He destroyed the West Indies middle order by dismissing the key batsmen. Shai Hope (36), Tevin ImlachAnd Justin Greaves Blast into a decisive morning session. His balls spun and turned sharply, causing the batsmen’s defenses to fail repeatedly. Kuldeep became the fastest left-arm wrist spinner to take five five-wicket hauls in Test cricket history, achieving the feat in just 15 Tests, equaling England’s tally. johnny wardleRecord of. His final wicket was trapped on a cleverly disguised googly. jaden seals LBW reduced West Indies’ innings to 248 runs. After this, India implemented follow-on, taking a strong lead of 270 runs.

West Indies’ third-day resurgence powered by John Campbell and Shai Hope

After their first innings collapse, West Indies began their second innings facing a significant deficit and pressure to follow-on. However, opening batsman Campbell and experienced middle-order hitter Hope began a spirited battle, putting together an impressive partnership that changed the pace.

Campbell brought resilience and class to the crease, remaining unbeaten on 87 off 145 balls with expert timing, while Hope scored his first Test half-century in six years with a quickfire 66 off 103 balls. Their partnership was marked by aggressive but calculated stroke play in which Campbell cleared the ropes twice and Hope hit six fours and two sixes.

This counter-attack helped West Indies reach 173 for 2 after 49 overs on the third day, reducing India’s lead to 97 runs. The aggressive approach of the duo troubled the Indian bowlers and some close calls for Campbell, who was saved by DRS on several occasions, added to the drama. This resurgence has given hope to the West Indies camp to push the match to the fourth day and avoid an innings defeat, which would lead to an exciting conclusion to this Test series.

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