India extended their lead to 286 runs after reaching 448 for 5 in 128 overs against the West Indies at Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja scored centuries to strengthen India's commanding position heading into the third day. Jurel completed his maiden Test hundred before falling for 125 runs, while Jadeja remained unbeaten on 104 runs alongside Washington Sundar.
The fifth-wicket partnership between Jurel and Jadeja produced 206 runs and dominated the final session. Jurel struck three boundaries and one six off Jomel Warrican before edging a delivery to the wicketkeeper off Khary Pierre. Jadeja accelerated after reaching his century by hitting Warrican for six runs. The West Indies struggled to find wicket-taking options after taking the second new ball, and trail by 286 runs with India holding five wickets in reserve.
The fifth-wicket partnership between Jurel and Jadeja produced 206 runs and dominated the final session. Jurel struck three boundaries and one six off Jomel Warrican before edging a delivery to the wicketkeeper off Khary Pierre. Jadeja accelerated after reaching his century by hitting Warrican for six runs. The West Indies struggled to find wicket-taking options after taking the second new ball, and trail by 286 runs with India holding five wickets in reserve.
