Rahul, Jurel, Jadeja Script India’s Commanding Day as West Indies Face Uphill Battle

Ray Sportz Web Desk: The second day of the India–West Indies Test belonged entirely to the hosts as centuries from KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja carried India to a position of dominance at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Resuming at 121 for 2 in reply to West Indies’ 162, India lost Shubman Gill early to Roston Chase after a determined half-century. From there, however, the visitors’ bowlers were made to toil under the harsh Ahmedabad sun.

KL Rahul, calm and assured, notched up his 11th Test hundred, steering India past the first-innings lead. His dismissal brought young wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel to the crease, and what followed was a show of temperament and strokeplay. Jurel registered his maiden Test century, becoming only the fifth Indian to achieve the feat against the Caribbean side.
At the other end, Ravindra Jadeja showcased his trademark grit, bringing up a patient but authoritative century.

Together, Jurel and Jadeja added over 200 runs for the fifth wicket, pushing the West Indies further onto the back foot.
By stumps, India had reached an imposing 448 for 5, a lead of 286 runs. Jadeja remained unbeaten on 104, with Washington Sundar on 9. For the West Indies, Roston Chase’s spell was the lone bright spot on an otherwise punishing day.

With three full days left, India will eye a declaration and a shot at enforcing a follow-on, while the visitors must summon every ounce of resolve to avoid an innings defeat.