Kuldeep Yadav Shines, Campbell & Hope Rescue WI vs India, Day 3

  • October 12, 2025

The second cricket Test match between India and West Indies, unfolding at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi from October 10 to 14 in the year 2025, has been a captivating competition marked by impressive displays and determined resistance. Team India posted a substantial first innings total of 518 for 5 declared, highlighted by century contributions from Yashasvi Jaiswal (175) and an unbeaten Shubman Gill (129*). On the other hand, a remarkable bowling performance from India’s Kuldeep Yadav combined with a spirited batting fightback from the West Indies team on Day 3 have maintained the match’s competitiveness and excitement.

Kuldeep Yadav’s stellar five-wicket haul on Day 3 of Delhi Test

The left-arm wrist spinner, Kuldeep, shone brightly with the ball on Day 3 as he disrupted the West Indies batting order with a superb five-wicket performance, ending the day with figures of 5 for 82 in 26.5 overs. Kuldeep’s bowling was a testament to his command, cunning, and variety, despite the pitch offering minimal assistance in terms of spin.

He unraveled the West Indies middle order with crucial wickets including Shai Hope (36), Tevin Imlach, and Justin Greaves in a game-changing morning session spell. His deliveries deceived the batsmen with sharp drift and turn, consistently breaching their defenses. Kuldeep now holds the record for being the quickest left-arm wrist spinner to achieve five five-wicket hauls in the history of Test cricket, accomplishing this feat in only 15 Tests, matching Johnny Wardle from England. His final wicket involved a well-disguised googly that trapped Jayden Seales lbw, concluding the West Indies innings at 248. Consequently, India enforced the follow-on, possessing a significant lead of 270 runs.

West Indies’ Day 3 comeback fueled by John Campbell and Shai Hope

Following their first innings dismissal, West Indies started their second innings facing a considerable deficit and the added burden of the follow-on. However, the opening batter, Campbell, and the experienced middle-order batsman, Hope, initiated a brave counter-attack, establishing a crucial partnership that altered the game’s trajectory.

Campbell, not out on 87 from 145 balls, showcased resilience and elegance at the crease, while Hope provided support with a fluid 66 from 103 balls, marking his first Test half-century in half a dozen years. Their partnership featured aggressive yet measured stroke play, with Campbell hitting two sixes and Hope striking six boundaries and two sixes.

This riposte enabled West Indies to reach 173 for 2 after 49 overs on Day 3, decreasing India’s lead to 97 runs. Their offensive tactic troubled the Indian bowlers, and several near misses for Campbell, saved by the Decision Review System (DRS) on numerous occasions, heightened the drama. This turnaround has instilled optimism in the West Indies squad, aiming to extend the match into a fourth day and prevent an innings defeat, paving the way for an intriguing conclusion to this Test series.

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