Top day for India as they wrapped up the West Indies first innings, powered to a huge lead of 365 runs in no time and already have two wicket dismissed of the hosts who still trail by a big margin of 289 runs. An India win can be vouched now if an entire day's play is available on Day 5. With crucial WTC points on line, India will want enough time.
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WI 76/2 in 32 Overs (Target: 365) | India vs West Indies Highlights of 2nd Test 2023 Day 4: Visitors Power to Driving Seat As the Caribbeans Look to Survive
India and West Indies clash once again for the 2nd Test at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain. West Indies keep toiling hard with the bat against India's quality bowling attack. Stay tuned to get live updates, playing XI, score and live commentary of the India vs West Indies 2nd Test 2023.
24 Jul, 02:44 (IST)
Out! Are the wheels coming off for West Indies? Currently it seems so as Ravichandran Ashwin picks the wicket of Kirk McKenzie in no time. West Indies have to pull out a rabbit out of the hat to save a defeat now.
24 Jul, 02:36 (IST)
Out! End of Kraigg Braithwaite. Ravichandran Ashwin has Braithwaite twice in the Test match now. Another tossed up delivery and Braithwaite goes for the sweep only to top edge it. Big loss for the hosts.
24 Jul, 02:03 (IST)
West Indies openers Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Kraigg Braithwaite drop anchor again as they look to bat out time and negotiate India's potent new ball attack.
24 Jul, 01:34 (IST)
West Indies have a big target in front of them but they currently cannot think about it. Has to play every ball on its merit and they are looking to do just that for now.
24 Jul, 01:01 (IST)
Ishan Kishan completes his quickfire half-century and Rohit Sharma had enough. India lead by 364 runs and they decide they will take their chances and give the bowlers maximum time to dismiss the West Indies batters.
24 Jul, 00:30 (IST)
Ishan Kishan has joined Shubman Gill as the duo look to score fast. They lead is now of 321 runs and India will like to give themselves as much time as possible.
24 Jul, 00:15 (IST)
Early Tea was taken as the outfield needed some work after the rain and the action is going to resume soon for the final session of the day. India will look to score as fast as possible and use the maximum time on Day 5 to take ten wickets of West Indies.
23 Jul, 22:48 (IST)
The covers are back and we are all set to lose some more time. The game resumed for a short period and India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal to Jomel Warrican in that period. India will look to regain the momentum openers gave as rain keeps interrupting play.
23 Jul, 21:45 (IST)
Lunch was take nearly but things doesn't look good as covers are still on and we are yet to be a update on the start time. Covers are still firmly in place.
23 Jul, 21:11 (IST)
This is the third time in this Test match a wicket has forced a stoppage of play due to rain. It is pouring heavily now and we have to wait for an update as the covers come on.
23 Jul, 21:10 (IST)
Out! And the onslaught finally comes to an end. India have raced to 98 in just 11 overs. Rohit Sharma was dropped twice and he has made West Indies pay. India now lead by 281 runs.
23 Jul, 20:42 (IST)
Some fireworks from the bat of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Despite getting two lives, Rohit Sharma has not slowed down, neither did Jaiswal. They take India to their fastest 50-run opening stand in history.
23 Jul, 20:16 (IST)
Indian openers are on the crease and they have made their intentions clear by taking on the West Indies bowling from the 1st over. Some outstanding shots played by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma and they are making it clear that they want to score quick and go for a win.
23 Jul, 19:56 (IST)
Out! That's it for the West Indies batters. Mohammed Siraj picks the wicket of Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel in the same over and India wrap up West Indies quickly while Siraj bags o five-wicket haul West Indies concede a lead of 183 runs in the first innings.
23 Jul, 19:32 (IST)
Out! India continue to ride on their early momentum and Mohammed Siraj finds Alzarri Joseph in front of the wicket. Alongside it, West Indies will be assured they have avoided follow-on and India has to bat. This will buy them more time.
23 Jul, 19:17 (IST)
Out! One brings two and now the last recognised batter of West Indies is also gone. This time it is Mohammed Siraj who gets one to edge Holder's bat and Ishan Kishan takes the catch gladly. India are gathering momentum here.
23 Jul, 19:12 (IST)
Out! Mukesh Kumar gives India and early breakthrough. India has a positive start to Day 4 as Mukesh finds Alick Athanaze in-front of the stumps with an inswinger. India are looking at the Carribean tail now.
23 Jul, 19:08 (IST)
Hello and welcome to out live coverage of India vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 4. West Indies have put on a fighting display with the bat till now but India will want to use the advantage of runs on the board and push for a result. We have an early start today due to the rain interruptions yesterday.
India and West Indies are currently locking horns in the 2nd and final Test match of the series and will resume action on Day 4 after three days of grinding cricket at the Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad. West Indies won the toss and opted to bowl first on a wicket which seemed to have some moisture initially. Indian openers had a solid start as they put together a century stand. India received a temporary setback as they lost four wickets in one session but Virat Kohli steadied the ship and went to score a brilliant century. With good support from Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, India posted a total of 438 on the board in their first innings. Ajinkya Rahane Grabs a Stunning One-Handed Catch to Dismiss Jermaine Blackwood During 2nd Test Between India and West Indies (Watch Video).
The pitch lost much of it's life when the West Indies batters came on to bat. They dropped anchor and looked to survive more to negotiate the probing Indian bowling attack. Kraigg Braithwaite leaded the charge with a gritty 75. He was supported by Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze and Kirk McKenzie. India kept chipping in wickets but the West Indians were able to bat throughout the rain-interrupted Day 3. India will look to dismiss the West Indies batters as soon as possible and try to force a result as a draw will cost them precious World Test Championship points.
India started their attack with the seamers but in the initial pell, none looked particularly impressive except the debutant Mukesh Kumar, who kept hitting the corridor of uncertainty on Day 3 and scalped the wicket of debutant Kirk McKenzie who looked good during his stay. Ravichandran Ashwin provided the most crucial breakthrough dismissing opposition captain Braithwaite. Ravindra Jadeja used natural variation to pick two wickets while Mohammed Siraj found some zip at the end of the day. West Indies ended the day on 229/5 and still trail by a significant margin of 209 runs. Mukesh Kumar Maiden Test Wicket Video: Watch the Debutant Dismiss Kirk McKenzie During Day 3 of IND vs WI 2nd Test 2023.
See Playing XI of Both Teams
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Mukesh Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammed Siraj
West Indies (Playing XI): Kraigg Brathwaite(c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk Mckenzie, Jermaine Blackwood, Alick Athanaze, Joshua Da Silva(w), Jason Holder, Shannon Gabriel, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican
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