After being dismissed cheaply in the first Test for 36, Jaiswal applied a mix of caution and aggression, striking 22 fours off 253 balls. His fluent strokeplay, including elegant drives and quick singles, delighted the home crowd and marked his seventh Test century and fifth 150-plus score. The top-order batter showed resilience against a disciplined West Indies attack, while Sudharsan survived a dropped catch at 58.
KL Rahul gave India a strong start, contributing 38 in a 58-run opening stand before being stumped. The West Indies, led by Roston Chase, struggled to contain the Indian top order and were further demoralised by Jaiswal’s dominance. Assistant coach Floyd Reifer admitted it was a tough day for the visitors, praising Jaiswal’s performance and noting the challenge for his bowlers to maintain line and length.
India, unchanged from their innings victory in the opener, look set for another commanding display. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak lauded Jaiswal’s determination and shot selection, highlighting the 23-year-old’s growing maturity and readiness to solidify India’s advantage as the series moves forward.
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