IND vs WI: Revealed! Why Sai Sudharsan is off the field on day 3 of Delhi test?

By Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek has a Master's in Journalism and has written more than 50,000 articles. He currently works as a cricket content writer at Khel Now.

Published at :October 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM

Modified at :October 12, 2025 at 11:17 AM

(Courtesy : BCCI)

Sai Sudharsan scored 87 runs in the first innings of 2nd IND vs WI test.

The day 3 of the second test between Indian Cricket Team and West Indies Cricket Team commenced on Sunday, October 12 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Surprisingly, Sai Sudharsan, who has been a key member of this young team, wasn’t spotted on the field.

Sai Sudharsan came up with a wonderful batting performance in the first innings, scoring 87 runs off 165 deliveries. He was en route to his maiden test century but his stay at the crease was cut short by spinner Jomel Warrican. With Yashasvi Jaiswal (175), he etched a 193-run stand for the second wicket, which set the platform for India’s mammoth total in the first innings.

On day 2, Sudharsan also stole the limelight with his brilliant effort in the field as he took a sensational catch at short leg to remove John Campbell. However, he suffered an injury scare after taking the catch and wasn’t allowed to take the field on day three. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed that Sudharsan sustained an impact injury while attempting the catch, hence, he did not arrive at the field on day 3 as a precautionary measure.

Sai Sudharsan’s injury is not serious: BCCI

BCCI also mentioned that Sudharsan’s injury is not serious and he is being monitored by the medical team. Hence, he is highly likely to bat in the second innings.

“Sai Sudharsan had an impact injury on Day 2 while attempting a catch. He has not taken the field today as a precautionary measure. The injury is not serious, and he is doing fine. He continues to be monitored by the BCCI Medical Team,” said BCCI.

Speaking about the match, Indian skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bat first. With centuries by Yashasvi Jaiswal (175) and Gill (129*), the hosts piled up a gigantic total of 518/5d in the first innings. Warrican grabbed a three-wicket haul for the visitors. West Indies finished with 140/4 at the stumps of day 2.

What was India’s total in the first innings of 2nd IND vs WI test?

India piled up 518/5 in the first innings of 2nd IND vs WI test.

What is the venue of 2nd IND vs WI test?

The venue of 2nd IND vs WI test is Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

Why is Sai Sudharsan absent on day 3 of 2nd IND vs WI test?

Sai Sudharsan suffered an injury while attempting a catch on day 2. Hence, he did not take the field on day 3 as a precautionary measure.

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Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek is a core cricket-lover since childhood and has always followed the sport both in his personal and professional life. He started his school life by watching cricket at home with family. Later, he played cricket on the field at local clubs during college. After his Master's in Journalism from Mumbai, he followed his passion by covering cricket news across various digital media. Since 2015, he has been an aspiring sports journalist and cricket content writer with over 50K+ articles.