Mon Oct 13 09:10:00 UTC 2025: **Resilient West Indies Tail Extends Lead Against India, Match Poised for Day 5 Finish**
**Delhi, India** – The West Indies mounted a defiant fightback on Day 4 of the second Test against India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, frustrating the Indian bowlers and extending their lead, leaving the match precariously poised heading into the final day.
After being forced to follow on, the West Indies, initially teetering, found stability through a century from Shai Hope and a strong innings from John Campbell. On Day 4, after the loss of both set batsmen, a stubborn last-wicket partnership between Justin Greaves and Jayden Seales added valuable runs, pushing the West Indies lead to 91 runs by the tea break. Seales even smashed a six off Ravindra Jadeja, injecting some much-needed momentum into the innings.
India’s bowlers, led by Kuldeep Yadav (3 wickets) and Jasprit Bumrah (2 wickets), struggled to break the resistance. While Kuldeep troubled the batsmen, Bumrah’s crucial strikes kept India in the hunt. However, the slow, low Kotla pitch made it difficult to extract pace or bounce, as acknowledged by India’s assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate. Spinners like Jadeja and Washington Sundar were tasked with adjusting their pace and flight to try and create opportunities.
The final session saw the West Indies continue to grind, although the India bowlers kept it tight, waiting for a misstep from the tailenders.
With the lead extended to over 90 runs, and only one session left on Day 4, a fifth day seems inevitable. The West Indies will aim to bat as long as possible on Day 5, hoping the deteriorating pitch will assist their bowlers. India, on the other hand, will be eager to wrap up the innings quickly and chase down the target, securing a series win. The slow nature of the pitch could prove decisive, testing the patience and skill of both batting and bowling sides.
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