India maintained a commanding position on the opening day of the second Test against the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. By the time Tea arrived, the hosts had reached an impressive 220/1, with KL Rahul being the only batter dismissed. Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his sublime form by notching up his seventh Test century, while Sai Sudharsan added stability with a fluent half-century—his second in the format. The pair’s partnership swelled to a dominant 162 runs, laying a strong foundation for India.
The momentum swung firmly in India’s favor during the second session, where the duo added 126 runs compared to 94 in the morning. Jaiswal began the post-lunch session in stunning fashion, driving three crisp boundaries off Jayden Seales’ opening over. The flurry of runs, however, sparked a brief moment of tension between the two. Seales, clearly frustrated, threw the ball back in irritation after one delivery, narrowly missing Jaiswal, who coolly deflected it away with his pads, refusing to engage further.
Though tempers flared briefly, the atmosphere mellowed as the day went on. Jaiswal continued to bat with poise, while Seales tried to maintain his composure. As the players returned for the third session, all eyes were again on the intriguing mini-battle brewing between the Indian opener and the West Indian pacer.
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At the start of the 66th over, Seales once again came steaming in, determined to test Jaiswal’s patience. He bowled one slightly short and wide, tempting the left-hander to chase after it. Jaiswal initially shaped for a cut but smartly decided against it, letting the ball pass untouched. Seales, recalling how he had dismissed Jaiswal with a similar delivery in the first Test, offered a teasing smile and gestured for him to take the shot.
But this time, Jaiswal was not to be baited. Instead of reacting with irritation, he laughed off the provocation, flashing a playful grin and cheekily calling out, “Come on, Seales!” His light-hearted response drew smiles all around, diffusing any lingering tension between the two and showcasing the fun, competitive spirit that often defines the best cricketing rivalries.