Shubman Gill Leads India to Clean Sweep Over West Indies in Delhi

India Clinches Series with Seven-Wicket Victory

India completed a dominant series sweep over West Indies, giving captain Shubman Gill his maiden Test series triumph. The final Test in Delhi ended on the fifth morning as India chased a modest target, led by opener KL Rahul, who remained unbeaten on 50.

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Key Contributions Lead to Series Win

The series victory was anchored by centuries in India’s first innings from Yashasvi Jaiswal (175) and Shubman Gill (129*). West Indies managed 248 in reply, with John Campbell and Shai Hope showing resilience in the second innings, putting up 271-3. However, Mohammed Siraj triggered a collapse, taking Hope’s wicket and leaving the middle order exposed. Six wickets fell for just 40 runs, allowing India to face a manageable chase.

Rahul and Sai Sudharsan, who scored 87 in the first innings and added 39 in the second, forged a 79-run partnership for the second wicket, effectively sealing the win.

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World Test Championship Implications

The win places India third in the early WTC standings, behind Australia and Sri Lanka. For West Indies, the defeat keeps them sixth in the standings, with New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa yet to complete a Test in this cycle.

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Looking Ahead

India now turns attention to a white-ball tour of Australia, to be covered live on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, before hosting South Africa for a two-Test series. West Indies will travel to New Zealand starting 5 November for their next assignment.