๐ India vs West Indies — Test Match Live & Highlights
๐ฏ Current Situation & Live Score Update
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As of Day 3, India has declared their first innings at 448/5, giving themselves a lead of 286 runs over West Indies. NDTV Sports+3Hindustan Times+3mint+3
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The declaration was made before play began, and the Indian side seems intent on pushing for a result. India Today+2mint+2
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Ravindra Jadeja is batting unbeaten on 104, and Washington Sundar is at 9* at stumps. ESPN.com+3NDTV Sports+3mint+3
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On Day 2, India produced a dominating performance:
• KL Rahul scored a century (his 11th in Tests) to anchor the innings. ESPN.com+4Reuters+4The Times of India+4
• Dhruv Jurel got his maiden Test hundred (125) and put together a strong 206-run stand with Jadeja. India Today+4Reuters+4The Times of India+4
• Jadeja’s unbeaten 104 included 5 sixes and a powerful finish. ESPN.com+3Reuters+3The Times of India+3 -
West Indies struggled in their first innings, being bowled out for 162. Reuters+2NDTV Sports+2
๐ง♂️ Key Player Focus: Jadeja & Others
Ravindra Jadeja
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Jadeja has made a statement with his century, showing that even as a senior player he remains capable of turning the tide. NDTV Sports+4The Times of India+4Reuters+4
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His innings included big hitting (5 sixes) and smart control, helping India build a commanding lead. ESPN.com+4Reuters+4The Times of India+4
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Some media are now hailing him as an “Undisputed No. 1” all-rounder for India. The Times of India+1
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He also crossed a milestone, equalling MS Dhoni’s number of sixes in Test cricket. India Today+1
KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel & Other Standouts
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Rahul’s century continues a resurgence for him at home.
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Jurel’s maiden hundred underlines depth India has gained, especially in the wicketkeeper / lower middle order.
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The Jadeja–Jurel partnership (206 runs for 5th wicket) was pivotal in dismantling momentum for West Indies. Reuters+2NDTV Sports+2
☀️ Pitch & Conditions
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The pitch is behaving better for batting — the first few sessions offered some seam or movement, but by Day 2, conditions eased, allowing batters to capitalize. The Indian Express+2NDTV Sports+2
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Spinners are expected to play a bigger role as the pitch wears and cracks develop. Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav are well-placed to exploit that. Hindustan Times+1 https://www.arc-worldwide.com/import/sea-freight-from-thailand-to-mumbai.html
๐ What to Watch on Day 3 & Beyond
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Will India push further, add quick runs, or declare early to give themselves enough overs to bowl out WI twice?
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How West Indies respond in their second innings — can they avoid collapse, or do they cave in under pressure?
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Jadeja & Sundar’s chase (if second innings comes) and how India manage their bowling attack for a result.
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The strategies around declaration timing, field settings, use of spinners etc., will be crucial.
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