INDvsWI: Rain plays spoilsport as second test ends in a draw, India win series 1-0
Xtra Time Web Desk: The second Test between India and West Indies ended in a draw as rain played spoilsport on Day 5, preventing any further play at Queens Park Oval. Consequently, India won the Test series 1-0, having won the previous Test match in Dominica.
Throughout the match, rain interruptions were a significant factor, with the first session on Day 5 washed away, and the game couldn't resume due to intensifying rain. Day 4 was also affected by rain, but it didn't deter the Indian batsmen from displaying an aggressive approach after Windies' innings ended.
Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal set a quick pace, considering the weather conditions, while Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan carried the momentum forward, helping India put 181 runs on the board. The Indian skipper then declared the innings, setting West Indies a challenging target of 289 runs to win.
However, the Windies seemed to adopt a defensive approach during their chase, indicating their focus on playing for a draw, given the difficult target ahead. On the final day, India's strategy would have been to start brightly, aiming to take early wickets and secure a victory.
Despite the draw due to rain, India's aggressive batting and the challenging target they set showed their dominant performance in the Test series, culminating in a well-deserved 1-0 series win.
