Get ready for an exciting day of cricket as we bring you live updates from the second Test between India and the West Indies!
The Big Picture
India are in a commanding position, leading by a massive 378 runs with the West Indies struggling at 140/4 at the end of Day 2. Can the visitors stage a comeback, or will India enforce a follow-on and aim for a quick victory?
Day 3: Live Updates
Oct 12, 2025 08:40 (IST): Hello and welcome to Day 3! We're live from the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. India will be looking to wrap up the West Indies' first innings quickly and potentially enforce a follow-on.
Oct 12, 2025 08:47 (IST): India's spinners, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, have been the stars so far. Jadeja, in particular, is eyeing a big feat - he needs just one more wicket to surpass Kapil Dev and become the third-highest wicket-taker for India in Tests in Delhi.
Oct 12, 2025 08:53 (IST): India's openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, put on a dominant display yesterday. Jaiswal fell agonizingly short of a double-century, but Gill made up for it with a century of his own. An unfortunate run-out ended Jaiswal's innings on 175, but he remains a key figure in India's dominant position.
Oct 12, 2025 09:26 (IST): Pitch report! Deep Dasgupta and Ian Bishop give us the lowdown. There are some footmarks and cracks, but the grass cover has kept the pitch together nicely. Spinners will likely exploit these footmarks, so it's an interesting battle ahead.
Oct 12, 2025 09:27 (IST): And we're underway! Kuldeep Yadav starts the proceedings for India, with Shai Hope and Tevin Imlach resuming the West Indies innings from 140/4.
Oct 12, 2025 09:31 (IST): A cautious start from the West Indies batters. They assess the conditions and manage to score two runs off the first over. Can they build a partnership and give their team a fighting chance?
Oct 12, 2025 09:42 (IST): Jasprit Bumrah, the star pacer, is back in action. The West Indies batters decide to take on Bumrah, and Tevin Imlach stuns him with two brilliant boundaries. A much-needed boost for the visitors!
Oct 12, 2025 09:47 (IST): Bumrah bounces back with a brilliant maiden over. India are on the hunt for quick wickets to wrap up the West Indies' innings.
Oct 12, 2025 09:51 (IST): Shai Hope is looking solid and is inching closer to his half-century. He and Tevin Imlach have formed a terrific partnership, and the West Indies need to keep this momentum going.
Oct 12, 2025 09:57 (IST): Kuldeep Yadav strikes! He finally breaks the partnership, dismissing Shai Hope for 36. A terrific spin delivery leaves Hope stunned. The West Indies lose their fifth wicket, but Hope's knock has given them a glimmer of hope.
Oct 12, 2025 10:01 (IST): Kuldeep Yadav is on fire! He claims his second wicket, dismissing Tevin Imlach for 21. A complex dismissal, but the West Indies lose their sixth wicket.
Oct 12, 2025 10:13 (IST): Justin Greaves hits a boundary off Jasprit Bumrah. A well-timed shot, but the West Indies still trail by a significant margin.
Oct 12, 2025 10:18 (IST): Kuldeep Yadav continues his wicket-taking spree! He dismisses Tevin Imlach for 1. A golden opportunity for a five-wicket haul, but wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel drops the catch. Kuldeep fumes, but the West Indies lose their eighth wicket.
Oct 12, 2025 10:24 (IST): Mohammed Siraj joins the party! He dismisses Jomel Warrican for 1, leaving the West Indies 8 down. A brilliant delivery from Siraj rattles the stumps.
Oct 12, 2025 10:33 (IST): Kuldeep Yadav is on a roll! He takes his fourth wicket, dismissing Justin Greaves for 18. The West Indies are in trouble, but Greaves' dismissal is a real morale booster for India.
Oct 12, 2025 10:42 (IST): Lunch break! The West Indies are 217/8, trailing by 301 runs. Khary Pierre and Anderson Phillip are unbeaten at the crease, and they'll need to dig deep to avoid a follow-on.
Oct 12, 2025 11:13 (IST): The second session begins! Khary Pierre and Anderson Phillip are looking to build a partnership and take the West Indies ahead. Can they avoid the follow-on and keep India at bay?
Oct 12, 2025 11:21 (IST): Khary Pierre gets a brilliant boundary off Washington Sundar. A well-executed shot, and the West Indies are looking to score some quick runs.
Oct 12, 2025 11:27 (IST): The West Indies need 111 runs to avoid the follow-on. Khary Pierre and Anderson Phillip are forming a crucial partnership, and they aim to take the visitors closer to that target.
Oct 12, 2025 11:32 (IST): Funny scenes before lunch! KL Rahul quickly removes the bails, thinking it's lunch time, but the umpire signals to continue. Ravindra Jadeja bowls the next over before the lunch break, leaving everyone confused.
Oct 12, 2025 11:59 (IST): And we're back for the second session! Jasprit Bumrah starts the proceedings, and the West Indies aim to put up a fight.
Oct 12, 2025 12:12 (IST): Bumrah strikes! He dismisses Khary Pierre, taking revenge for the boundary he conceded earlier. A brilliant delivery, and the West Indies lose their ninth wicket.
Oct 12, 2025 12:20 (IST): The West Indies batters continue to attack Bumrah. Jayden Seales hits a boundary, and the West Indies trail by 270 runs. Can they put up a fight and avoid a second innings defeat?
Oct 12, 2025 12:31 (IST): Kuldeep Yadav becomes unlucky! His delivery dodges the batter but races across the boundary for a four. A disappointing moment for Kuldeep, but the West Indies are still in the game.
Oct 12, 2025 12:42 (IST): Jayden Seales is on fire! He hits two boundaries off Kuldeep Yadav, and the West Indies are looking to build a partnership. Can they keep the momentum going?
Oct 12, 2025 12:52 (IST): Kuldeep Yadav completes his five-wicket haul! He dismisses Jayden Seales for 13, and the West Indies are all out for 248. A brilliant performance from Kuldeep, and India enforce a follow-on.
Oct 12, 2025 13:03 (IST): Kuldeep Yadav has now taken five five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. He levels former England spinner Johnny Wardle as the left-arm chinaman bowler with the most five-wicket hauls in Tests. An incredible achievement, and he's done it quicker than Wardle!
Oct 12, 2025 13:09 (IST): The West Indies are out to bat again. John Campbell and Tagenarine Chanderpaul open the innings, and Mohammed Siraj starts the bowling for India. The West Indies trail by 270 runs, and they need a herculean effort to avoid defeat.
Oct 12, 2025 13:14 (IST): Ravindra Jadeja opens the bowling! He sees a lot of turn on the pitch and starts with left-arm spin. Jadeja almost gets a wicket, but the appeal is turned down. Campbell laps it for 4 on the final ball.
Oct 12, 2025 13:16 (IST): Tagenarine Chanderpaul, the son of WI legend Shivnarine Chanderpaul, looks to score big. He picks up 4 runs past the slips, and the West Indies are off to a bright start.
Oct 12, 2025 13:25 (IST): FOUR! Chanderpaul continues his good form, and the West Indies are 14/0. Can they keep the momentum going and give India a run for their money?
Stay tuned for more live updates! Who will come out on top in this thrilling Test match? Will India secure a dominant victory, or will the West Indies stage a remarkable comeback? Find out as the action unfolds!
