Netizens react as West Indies fightback denies India victory by an innings as Delhi Test heads to Day 5

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Day 4 in Delhi Test turned out to be a day of defiance rather than dominance. The West Indies, written off after three poor innings on the tour, finally showed steel and stretched the Test into a fifth day. John Campbell and Shai Hope stood tall under pressure, crafting determined centuries that lifted their side from the ruins of another follow-on. Their 177-run partnership for the third wicket not only steadied the innings but also revived a sense of pride in a struggling batting lineup. India, who had enforced the follow-on for the first time since 2012, found themselves back on the field far longer than expected. When stumps were drawn, India were 63/1, needing 58 more runs to seal the win, while the visitors celebrated a day that symbolized spirit over surrender.

The West Indies began Day 4 under pressure at 10 for 2, but Campbell and Hope turned the tide with remarkable discipline and awareness. Both batters resisted India’s plans for over two sessions, combining calm defence with timely aggression to blunt the attack. Their stand of 177 was built on composure and concentration, allowing West Indies to post 390 in their second innings, their first total over 300 in 16 innings and nearly a year. Campbell, in particular, showed maturity with a well-crafted hundred that arrived under immense pressure. Hope complemented him perfectly, rotating strike effectively and capitalizing on loose deliveries.

Their partnership drew applause even from Indian supporters as it forced the match beyond expectations. Although six wickets fell for just 40 runs in the second session, the lower order held firm long enough to make India bat again. The 390-run effort marked the first time in the series that the visitors controlled large parts of a day’s play. For a side that had struggled for application, this was a day of redemption and resilience that reflected their collective determination to fight back.

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Set a target of 121, India made a cautious start on a surface showing signs of wear. However, the chase suffered an early setback when Yashasvi Jaiswal perished in the second over, caught at long-on after mistiming an aggressive stroke off Jomel Warrican. The left-hander, who had started brightly with two boundaries, fell for a brisk start that ended too soon. His dismissal could have opened the door for West Indies, but Kl Rahul and Sai Sudharsan steadied the innings with a disciplined 54-run stand. The duo negotiated a tricky final hour, facing uneven bounce and unpredictable turn with composure.

The ball often kept low and occasionally reared up, but both batters maintained focus and avoided risky strokes. India reached 63 for 1 at stumps, still needing 58 runs to wrap up the match on the final day. The umpires chose not to extend play by 30 minutes, which meant India’s finish would have to wait for Tuesday morning. In the final overs, Sai’s compact defence and Rahul’s patience ensured no further drama unfolded. The dressing room exhaled as the team survived the testing period unscathed. For West Indies, the smiles in Darren Sammy’s camp told their own story, pride restored and lessons learned after days of struggle. The contest now heads into Day 5, with India on the brink, but the visitors walking tall after a hard-fought display of character.

This is so impressive from the West Indies. Generally when they’ve made an impression on a top tier Test team in recent years, it’s been on the back of one or two flashes of brilliance from a player. But to see a bunch of them grit it out like this is heartwarming #IndvWI

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) October 13, 2025

Not one but TWO centuries, we won't be losing by an innings + AND it's gone to day five. Imma have to take this one folks!! #INDvWI

— La Sirena🧜🏿‍♀️🍉🇵🇸 (@BlueberryShel) October 13, 2025

WI managed to take it to Day 5!

India will need 58 more runs tomorrow to clinch the Test #INDvWI

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) October 13, 2025

Gotta say West Indies have given India a brilliant fight.. 👏🏼#INDvWI

— Harsh Tegta (@iamharshtegta) October 13, 2025

Although I wanted India to win, it was heartwarming to see the West Indian batters fight and score tons. love the spirit and competitiveness of Test cricket! 🏏❤️#IndianCricket #INDvWI

— prakhar yadav (@prakhar_yadav__) October 13, 2025

India need 58 more to win the series 2-0

A good day of #TestCricket where WI fought well.

An half century tomorrow would be good for Sai Sudharsan's confidence #INDvWI

— Ajay Srinivasan (@Ajaychairman) October 13, 2025

What a turn around by West Indies team, India enforced follow-on on WI and they fought back J Campbell 115, S Hope 103, J Greaves 50 Set a target of 120.

India have to bat on day 5 too to win this Test match. #INDvWI

— Priyesh (@priyesssssh_07) October 13, 2025

A gutsy West Indies force Day 5 with a fantastic fight, having been asked to follow on 😎🏏 Proud of the effort boys 💪🏼🏏

2nd Test | #INDvWI | STUMPS Day 4

🪙🇮🇳 IND 518/5d & 63/1, Sudharsan 30*; Warrican 1-15

🌴 WI 248 & 390, Campbell 115, Hope 103, Greaves 50*; Bumrah 3-44

— WIPA (@wiplayers) October 13, 2025

A Remarkable effort from West Indies taking This Test Match into Day 5👏Excellent Fight with the Bat the Last 2 Days👏(Yes they will still Lose as India only need another 58 runs with 9 Wickets in left..) Shocked India didn't try and Win it Today!!😬 #INDvWI #INDvsWI

— BlueNoseBear⚽️🏏🐻💙 (@YouBearsssssss) October 13, 2025

Team India in a commanding position at the end of Day 4 of the Delhi Test 🙌

Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/4elRvCh7V3#Cricket #INDvWI #TeamIndia

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 13, 2025

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