West Indies vs India 2023, 1st Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma hit centuries on day 2 to extend India's dominance

At the end of Day 2 of first test, India are 162 runs ahead with the team's score reading 312/2 in 113 overs.

India's dominance continued on the second day of the match, firmly establishing a commanding position. The openers displayed resilience by batting throughout the entire morning session, with Yashasvi Jaiswal impressively scoring a century on his debut, emphatically proving his ability at this level.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma also achieved his second test century away from home but was dismissed by the part-time spin of Alick Athanaze. This brought a brief period of control for the hosts, as Shubman Gill fell cheaply, caught by an alert second slip fielder. However, Virat Kohli took charge alongside the steadfast Jaiswal after the Tea break, frustrating the hosts.

West Indies made some puzzling tactical decisions, delaying the introduction of the new ball for 20 overs and under-utilizing their main pacers despite Cornwall's absence due to a chest infection after lunch. They also wasted two reviews on Kohli before Tea, which proved costly as Roach dismissed Jaiswal LBW with the new ball, but they had no further reviews left.

At the end of the day's play, Kohli and Jaiswal displayed their unwavering determination, with Jaiswal remaining unbeaten on a remarkable 143 runs while Kohli unbeaten on 36 runs. India's total reached an impressive 312 for 2, granting them a significant lead of 162 runs. With the match progressing, India will aim to extend their lead even further when play resumes tomorrow, keeping their sights on a commanding position in the game.

Kohli Surpasses 8,500 Runs, while Sharma Achieves 3,500 Runs in Test Cricket

Virat Kohli has surpassed the significant milestone of 8,500 runs in Test cricket, becoming the sixth Indian player to reach this feat. Simultaneously, on the same day, Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian team, achieved a noteworthy milestone of 3,500 runs in Test cricket, becoming the 20th Indian batter to accomplish this feat in the Test format.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Becomes 17th Indian batsman to hit century on test debut

Scoring a century on a Test debut is an extraordinary achievement, and Yashasvi Jaiswal has now joined the ranks of celebrated Indian batsmen in history. Becoming the 17th Indian player to accomplish this remarkable feat is a significant milestone in his budding career. It highlights the exceptional talent and potential he possesses, cementing his place among the legends of Indian cricket.

Scores in brief:

West Indies – 150/10 (64.3 ov)

India – 312/2 (113 ov)

India lead by 162 runs.