Shocking! India creates unwanted record after West Indies score 350+ in Delhi, something that never happened under Virat Kohli
The Indian Cricket Team achieved an unwanted record in the history of Test cricket. For the first time in 12 years, the Shubman Gill-led side conceded 350 runs in the second innings at home.
Not only this, the Indian Cricket Team also conceded 10 or 10+ hundreds in a single calendar year in tests in 2024 and 2025. Notably, under Virat Kohli's captaincy, India never conceded 10 or 10+ Hundreds in a single calendar year in Test cricket.
India achieved the feat in the ongoing second Test against the West Indies Cricket Team. The last match of the two-match series between the teams is taking place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
After a solid first innings with the bat and ball, India struggled with the ball in the second innings. West Indies batters have been sensational with the bat and they made a solid comeback with the bat after they were asked to follow on in the second innings.
First time a visiting team scored a 350+ score in their second innings in India since January 2013
Shai Hope (103) along with John Campbell (115) led the West Indies' fight back and made Indian bowlers look clueless. They added 177 runs for the third wicket and after that, Roston Chase (40) also chipped in as West Indies took the lead in the second innings.
Justin Greaves also made a vital contribution as the West Indies went past 360 runs on the board, that too in the second innings. This was the first time a visiting team scored a 350+ score in their second innings in India since January 2013.
Earlier, India had a great outing with the bat as they posted 518 runs on the board. Yashasvi Jaiswal was the top run-getter for India with his 175-run knock. Also, Shubman Gill hit a century as well, adding 129 runs to the total. With the ball, India bundled out the West Indies for 248, taking a lead of 270.
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