India asserted its dominance on the second morning of the 2nd Test against the West Indies, reaching 427/4 at lunch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The hosts added 109 runs in the session, while losing two wickets. Skipper Shubman Gill led the charge, remaining unbeaten on 75, inching closer to his 10th Test century. He was accompanied by Dhruv Jurel, who was at the crease on 7*.

The day began with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was overnight at 173, falling victim to an unfortunate run-out after a mix-up with Gill while attempting a quick single. Jaiswal only managed to add two runs to his overnight score, departing for 175 off 258 balls, including 22 fours.

Following Jaiswal's dismissal, Nitish Kumar Reddy was promoted up the order and showcased an aggressive approach. He scored a quickfire 43 off 54 balls, hitting four boundaries and two sixes, before being dismissed by Jomel Warrican.

Gill, who had adopted a cautious approach on Day 1, displayed greater intent on the second morning. He brought up his fifty off 95 deliveries and his innings included 11 fours and a six. Gill's shot selection was exemplary, highlighted by a flick through mid-wicket and a lofted drive over extra cover.

West Indies' bowlers toiled hard, with Jomel Warrican being the most successful, claiming three wickets. However, they also created more chances than the previous day.

At lunch, India's score stood at 427/4, with Gill and Jurel looking to build on the strong foundation. India's dominance put them in a strong position to win the match and the series.

The morning session was not without its talking points. Murali Karthik, commentating on TV, analyzed Jomel Warrican's run-up, suggesting that the spinner was jumping sideways before release, which was taking "emery" out of it. Karthik suggested that if Warrican could jump straighter, all the energy before the release would be directed towards the batter.