West Indies vs India 2nd Test: Visitors 8 wickets away from 2-0 series win after Ashwin's double strike on Day 4

At the end of Day 4's play, hosts West Indies are left with 289 runs to chase, while visitors need 8 wickets to win.

On the fourth day of the Test match, Windies ended the day at 76 for 2 in their pursuit of a challenging target of 365 runs set by India. The day's play was eventful, with rain interruptions adding drama to the game that had seen slower progress in the previous three days. However, in a remarkable display of bowling, Siraj dismantled WI's lower order, claiming his second Test five-wicket haul as they lost their last five wickets during the first hour of the morning session.

Siraj picks his second five-wicket haul in Test cricket

Mohammed Siraj's brilliance on the cricket field was on full display as he achieved his second five-wicket haul in Test cricket. His bowling performance was truly impressive, taking five wickets while conceding only 60 runs in 23.4 overs. On day 3, Siraj faced challenges and only managed to dismiss one batsman. However, on day 4, within an hour, he showed exceptional skill, taking four out of the last five wickets to fall.

Ishan Kishan scores his maiden half-century

With a substantial lead of 183 runs, the Indian team came out aggressively, displaying a fearless approach to their batting. The opening pair built an impressive 98-run partnership in just 12 overs. Ishan Kishan, who was promoted to bat at No. 4, played a scintillating innings, scoring his maiden Test fifty off only 33 deliveries. His explosive batting allowed Rohit Sharma to declare the innings and set a challenging target for the home team.

Ishan Kishan was given a promotion in the batting order with the task of scoring quick runs, and he lived up to the expectations in an impressive manner. He scored his maiden test half-century in just 33 balls, which played a significant role in India's declaration at 181/2, setting a challenging target of 365 runs for West Indies.

In the last session, India capitalized on the opportunity, taking two crucial wickets. Ravi Ashwin's brilliant performance saw him dismissing Windies' skipper, Kraigg Brathwaite, at 28 runs and then swiftly removing Kirk McKenzie for a duck. However, Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Jermaine Blackwood held firm and remained unbeaten at 24 and 20 runs, respectively, as the day's play concluded.

As the final day approaches, the West Indies face a challenging task of scoring 289 runs for an improbable victory, while India will aim to take 8 wickets to secure a decisive 2-0 series sweep.

Looking ahead to the final day, there is a concern about possible rain, as there will be an early start to the play. If the weather cooperates without any rain delays, a total of 98 overs will be available for play on the final day.