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IND vs WI 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score: Ashwin slams fifty, India finish at 438 in first innings

The 34-year-old maestro is currently batting on an impressive 87 runs, inching closer to a much-awaited century.

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IND vs WI 2nd Test Day 2

Ishan Kishan and Ravichandran Ashwin are currently at the crease as India, with six wickets down, continue to assert their dominance over West Indies on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

At Lunch, India's score stood at 373 for 6. Unfortunately, Virat Kohli was run out when he reached an impressive individual score of 121, marking his 29th Test century and 76th in international cricket. Following Kohli's dismissal, Ravindra Jadeja also fell after contributing 61 runs. India had started the day at a score of 288 for four on Friday.

Notably, Rohit Sharma (80 off 143 balls), Yashasvi Jaiswal (57 off 74), and Kohli had all achieved half-centuries for the visiting team after being sent in to bat on Day 1.

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21 Jul 2023

11:49 PM

IND vs WI 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score:

In the middle session, West Indies managed to secure four wickets, successfully concluding the Indian innings at 438. Kishan and Ashwin made significant contributions, along with the lower order players.

11:31 PM

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WICKET! Warrican secures his third wicket by skillfully trapping Mohammed Siraj in front, resulting in a clear LBW dismissal! The debutant, Mukesh Kumar, now strides confidently to the crease as the number 11 batsman.

India 426/9 (127)

Ravi Ashwin 44(72)

Mukesh Kumar 0(1)

11:17 PM

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Warrican entices Unadkat to step forward, resulting in him being stumped. Da Silva showcases exceptional glovework behind the stumps.

India 418/8 (123)

Ravi Ashwin 34(59)

Mohammed Siraj 0(1)

Last wicket: Jaydev Unadkat 7(26)

11:01 PM

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The West Indies players passionately appeal for a caught-behind against Ashwin. They decide to review the decision, but the snicko technology shows no evidence of a nick.

India 409/7 (120)

Ravi Ashwin 29(53)

Jaydev Unadkat 5(15)

10:31 PM

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Kishan's time is short-lived as he edges the ball, and it swiftly finds its way into the keeper's hands.

India 395/7 (114)

Ravi Ashwin 18(31)

Jaydev Unadkat 2(1)

Last wicket: Ishan Kishan 25(37)

10:01 PM

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Gabriel challenges Ashwin with a bouncer, but the right-handed batter skillfully evades it. In response, Ashwin showcases his prowess with a graceful cover drive, securing his second boundary.

India 387/6 (111)

Ravi Ashwin 17(24)

Ishan Kishan 20(27)

08:59 PM

IND vs WI 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score: Lunch Break

The day commenced with Kohli reaching his century, marking his first test hundred away from home in five years. Jadeja also achieved a half-century, indicating that the duo was prepared for a lengthy innings.

However, fortune favored West Indies when Kohli misjudged a single and was subsequently run out by Alzarri Joseph. Shortly after, Jadeja followed suit, edging Roach's delivery to the wicketkeeper.

Kishan and Ashwin then skillfully navigated the remaining session. Currently, India holds the advantage, but unlike the first Test, West Indies is displaying resilience and determination.

India 373/6 (108)

Ravi Ashwin 6(11)

Ishan Kishan 18(21)

Last wicket: Ravindra Jadeja 61(152)

08:48 PM

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RUN OUT! Kohli defends and gets an inside edge at square leg. He attempts to steal a quick single, but Alzarri Joseph proves third time's the charm as he hits the bull's eye with a direct hit.

India 342/5 (99)

Ravindra Jadeja 55(129)

Ishan Kishan 0(0)

Last wicket: Virat Kohli 121(206)

08:07 PM

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India is making gradual progress, with Warrican managing to give a single before Alzarri Joseph concedes four runs in his over.

India 341/4 (98)

Ravindra Jadeja 54(125)

Virat Kohli 121(204)

07:45 PM

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Gabriel to Kohli, and it's a magnificent FOUR! Kohli executes an exquisite extended cover drive, reaching a remarkable milestone of scoring his 76th international century in his 500th international match.

India 317/4 (91)

Ravindra Jadeja 50(106)

Virat Kohli 102(181)

06:42 PM

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Roach delivers a short ball to Jadeja, who skillfully punches it towards sweeper cover. However, the sluggish outfield prevents the ball from reaching the boundary, allowing West Indies to save two runs.

India 296/4 (86)

Ravindra Jadeja 43(92)

Virat Kohli 88(165)

06:31 PM

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Ajinkya Rahane's appointment as vice-captain following a commendable performance in the WTC Final seemed promising. However, his recent performances in the West Indies series have raised concerns about his position. After a disappointing display in the 1st Test, Rahane failed to surpass the double-figure mark in the second match, getting dismissed for a mere 8 runs on Day 1.

06:30 PM

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Virat Kohli concluded the first day of the Test match undefeated on 87 runs, with the intention of making his 500th international match a truly remarkable milestone. Should Kohli achieve a century, it would mark his third hundred against the West Indies, and his second on Caribbean grounds.

06:30 PM

IND vs WI 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score: Hello and Welcome!

Welcome to the live coverage of the second day of the second and final Test match between India and West Indies! Team India concluded day 2 with a score of 288/4, with Virat Kohli on the verge of achieving his 29th Test century. Ravindra Jadeja (36*) remained unbeaten at the opposite end, adding to India's hopes of setting a formidable total on Friday.