Campbell and Hope Lead Epic West Indies Comeback Against India in Delhi Test

In a gripping Day 3 of the second Test match in Delhi, West Indies showcased remarkable resilience, frustrating India’s dominant position with an unbeaten 138-run partnership between John Campbell and Shai Hope. The visitors, forced to follow on after a lackluster first innings, ended the day at 173/2, slashing India’s lead to just 97 runs. Campbell’s resolute 87 not out and Hope’s gritty 66 not out highlighted a determined fightback, keeping West Indies alive in the contest.

Earlier in the day, India’s bowlers, led by Kuldeep Yadav, had asserted their dominance by bundling out West Indies for 248 in their first innings. Kuldeep’s sensational five-wicket haul, which included key dismissals, equaled the record for the most five-wicket hauls by a left-arm chinaman bowler in Test history. India’s commanding first innings total of 518/5, powered by significant contributions from their top order, had put them in a seemingly unassailable position, with a lead of 270 runs.

However, West Indies’ response in their second innings was nothing short of inspiring. Campbell, anchoring the innings, played with composure to notch his highest Test score, while Hope, finding form after a long drought, registered his first Test fifty in six years. The duo’s disciplined batting in the final session ensured West Indies did not lose a single wicket, thwarting India’s hopes of wrapping up the match early.

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As the match heads into Day 4, India will look to their potent bowling attack to break the Campbell-Hope partnership and press for victory. With the pitch still offering assistance to spinners, Kuldeep and his fellow bowlers will aim to regain control. For West Indies, the task is clear—continue their dogged resistance to either save the Test or, ambitiously, chase down the remaining deficit. The stage is set for an enthralling battle in Delhi.

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