New Delhi, India - India enforced the follow-on against the West Indies on Day 3 of the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium after bowling them out for 248. The West Indies now trail India by 270 runs.
India had earlier declared their first innings at a massive 518 for 5, built on Yashasvi Jaiswal's brilliant 175 and captain Shubman Gill's unbeaten 129. The Indian innings showcased a dominant batting performance, putting the West Indies under immense pressure.
The West Indies' first innings faltered against the Indian spin attack, with Kuldeep Yadav leading the charge, claiming a five-wicket haul. Ravindra Jadeja provided crucial support, taking three wickets to dismantle the West Indies batting lineup. Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah each contributed with a wicket.
The West Indies resumed their innings on Day 3 at 140 for 4, with Shai Hope and Tevin Imlach at the crease. However, they struggled to build partnerships, losing wickets at regular intervals. Kuldeep Yadav's impressive performance saw him achieve a five-wicket haul, which helped to wrap up the West Indies innings.
Earlier in the day, the West Indies showed some resilience, but the Indian bowlers maintained consistent pressure. There were brief partnerships, but the regular loss of wickets prevented the West Indies from mounting a significant challenge to India's imposing total.
India's decision to enforce the follow-on indicates their confidence in their bowling attack and their intent to push for a series-clinching victory. The West Indies now face an uphill battle to save the Test match and avoid a 10th consecutive Test series defeat against India. At the time of writing, the West Indies second innings is underway.