India close in on victory despite Campbell and Hope hundreds

October 13, 2025 5:24 PM

India close in on victory despite Campbell and Hope hundreds

India closed in on a comprehensive victory, and a 2-0 series sweep, in the final test against West Indies on Monday but it was far from a cakewalk as the touring side offered spirited resistance thanks to hundreds by John Campbell and Shai Hope. Chasing 121 for victory, India were 63-1 at stumps and West Indies will draw solace from being able to force a final-day finish after being made to follow on. B Sai Sudharsan (30) and KL Rahul (25) were in the middle for India, who need 58 more runs to...

Campbell and Hope steady West Indies after follow-on as India eye series sweep

October 12, 2025 5:36 PM

Campbell and Hope steady West Indies after follow-on as India eye series sweep

India remained on course for a 2-0 series sweep after enforcing the follow-on but West Indies produced a much better batting display in their second innings to reach 173-2 on day three of the second and final test on Sunday. Beaten inside three days in the series opener in Ahmedabad, West Indies folded for 248 in the first innings conceding a huge lead of 270 at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The tourists rediscovered their stomach for fight in their second innings with opener John Campbell, batting on...