India Win Series 2–0, but West Indies Put Up a Strong Fight in Delhi

India might be leading the way in world cricket and might have won the series, but in Delhi, the West Indies showed everyone that they still have the spirit left in them and gave an incredible fight. India did eventually go 2–0 up in the series, but it wasn’t without a real challenge from a side that showed glimpses of the old West Indies.

“Yes, even being an Indian, it was good to see some fight back from the West Indies. Hope their cricket moves forward from here. It is crucial for the future of cricket that the West Indies regain their former competence and brilliance. Otherwise, it will just be India, Australia, England, New Zealand and South Africa playing competitive Test cricket. – said a cricket enthusiast, Sam

India chased down a target of 121 to win the second Test by seven wickets, with KL Rahul’s unbeaten 58 and Sai Sudharshan’s 39 leading India to the victory. As one fan put it, “KLass by KL Rahul, his unbeaten 58 has shown what he is really capable of. “

Earlier, India had declared their first innings at 518/5, thanks to Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 175, Shubman Gill’s 129* and Sai Sudharshan’s 87*.

The West Indies, bowled out for 248 in their first innings, were asked to follow on, something you don’t see too often these days. India has enforced a follow-on, which we don’t get to see that often these days in Test Cricket, and the Indian bowlers have already bowled more than 81 overs in the First innings.

But the West Indies didn’t crumble. John Campbell and Shai Hope fought back with centuries of 115 and 103, while Greaves and Seales frustrated India with a 79-run partnership for the ninth wicket. Across both innings, India ended up bowling 200 overs and 4 balls, the evidence of how hard West Indies made them work.

“Magnificent from the West Indies today. It must be exasperating for their fans to know that this is possible and yet to see it so rarely,” wrote Harsha Bhogle, summing up what most cricket lovers left.

The match also opened up conversations about New leadership. Under Shubman Gill, India looked calm, maybe a little too calm for what it should be.

“One thing that can be clearly seen in the captaincy of ShubmanGill, he is not even discussing anything between the overs with bowlers. Jaddu completed his over, Washi from the other end… Seems like a pre-planned script by Gambhir. Kohli or Rohit were never like this,” said another fan.

Despite the chatter, India’s consistency stood out. Mohammed Siraj, who has been the team’s spearhead this year, finished as the leading wicket-taker in Tests in 2025. Many already see him as “a main contender for the Test Cricketer of the Year award.

Still, amid India’s dominance, there was room for appreciation. Though India would win this match, let’s appreciate the West Indies for this tough fight back with the hope that the Windies cricket rises again.

Because in the end, as much as Indian cricket continues to set the standard, the sport needs a strong West Indies, not just for nostalgia, but for balance. And if this Test in Delhi proved anything, it’s that there’s still a spark in the Caribbean that deserves to be reignited.