IND vs WI: India declared their second innings on 181 for 2 on Day 4 of the second Test against West Indies in Trinidad, setting the hosts a target of 365 to win. Ishan Kishan top-scored for India with an unbeaten 52 off 34 balls, while Rohit Sharma made 57 off 35 balls.
Ravichandran Ashwin took two wickets for West Indies, but they were unable to build any pressure on the Indian batsmen. India’s declaration leaves West Indies with four sessions to win the match, but they will need to bat well if they are to avoid defeat.
The West Indies cricket team has been in a state of flux for some time now, and their recent Test series against India has only served to highlight their problems. The Windies were comprehensively beaten by India in both Tests, losing by an innings and 92 runs in the first match and by an innings and 272 runs in the second.
There were a number of factors that contributed to the West Indies’ underwhelming performance. First, their batting was once again found wanting. The Windies’ top order failed to fire in either Test, and they were only able to put up a respectable score in the first innings of the second Test thanks to a fighting knock from Nkrumah Bonner.
Highlights of Day 4:
- India resumed their second innings on 12 for 0, and they quickly raced to 50 in five overs.
- Kishan and Rohit Sharma put on a 57-run partnership for the first wicket, before Rohit was dismissed by Ashwin.
- Kishan continued to bat aggressively, and he brought up his maiden Test half-century off just 34 balls.
- India declared their innings on 181 for 2, setting West Indies a target of 365 to win.
- Ashwin took two wickets for West Indies, but they were unable to build any pressure on the Indian batsmen.
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There are a number of things that the West Indies can do to improve their Test cricket. They need to find a way to get their batting firing. This could involve giving more opportunities to young players, such as Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope. The Windies also need to improve their discipline in the field, and they need to take more catches.
India’s overwhelming performance in the Test series 2023 has been nothing short of sensational. The team has won all four matches they have played, and have done so in convincing fashion. They have scored heavily, bowled superbly, and fielded brilliantly.
The batting has been led by Rohit Sharma, who has scored two centuries and two half-centuries. Sharma has been in imperious form, and has looked almost unbeatable at times. Virat Kohli has also been in good form, scoring two centuries and a half-century. The rest of the batting has also contributed well, with Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Rishabh Pant all scoring important runs.
Looking ahead:
West Indies will need to bat well if they are to avoid defeat in the second Test. They have a good batting line-up, but they will need to be patient and disciplined if they are to chase down a target of 365. India, on the other hand, will be looking to wrap up the win and take a 2-0 lead in the series.
The match will resume on Day 5 at 9:30 AM local time.