NEW DELHI: Team India scripted a historic moment in Test cricket, breaking a 64-year-old record with a dominant batting performance against the West Indies in the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
For the first time in over six decades, India registered 50+ partnerships for each of the first five wickets in a single Test innings — a rare and elite feat in cricket history.
This milestone was previously achieved only twice by India — once against England in Mumbai (1993) and again versus Australia in Ahmedabad (2023). The last time any team accomplished this against the West Indies was way back in 1960, when Australia did it during the iconic tied Test at the Gabba.
Dominant Indian Batting Display
Captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first, setting the stage for a run-fest.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal led the charge with a brilliant 175, only undone by a sharp run-out from Chanderpaul and Imlach.
- KL Rahul added a quick 38, maintaining India’s early momentum.
- Sai Sudharsan impressed with a composed 87, narrowly missing a well-deserved century.
- Skipper Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 129, notching up his 10th Test hundred.
Continuing Their Dominance Over West IndiesThis powerful performance followed India’s innings and 140-run victory in the first Test at Ahmedabad, giving them a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Since 2013, India have dominated the rivalry, producing 23 out of 25 Test centuries in India vs West Indies encounters. Roston Chase remains the only Caribbean batter to score a century during this period — achieving the feat twice.
Key Stats at a Glance
- 64 years since India last achieved 50+ partnerships for first five wickets
- 3rd time in Indian Test history
- Gill’s 10th Test century
- Jaiswal’s 175 — highest by an Indian opener vs WI since Sehwag
| Player | Innings | 100s | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. Kohli | 16 | 5 | 2017 |
| V. Kohli | 24 | 5 | 2018 |
| S. Gill | 12 | 5 | 2025 |
| S. Tendulkar | 17 | 4 | 1997 |
| V. Kohli | 18 | 4 | 2016 |
