As the Indian team gears up for the upcoming India vs Australia series starting on the 19th in Australia, they had hoped to wrap up the West Indies Test match within three days and move on swiftly. That’s why they enforced a follow-on — expecting an easy finish.

But the West Indies’ response surprised everyone. Yesterday’s performance showed great fight, and today they continued to play with determination. If they manage to take the Test into the fifth day, they surely deserve credit.

Interestingly, West Indies players scored two centuries today — their first century against India in 23 years, which is a significant moment for them.

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West Indies’ Remarkable Comeback Performance

Their overall performance was not bad at all. India now needs only 58 runs to win, which they should easily chase tomorrow. But taking the game to the fifth day is itself a moral victory for the West Indies.

Initially, India expected to finish the game quickly after enforcing the follow-on, but the Caribbean side pushed back hard. This resilience disrupted India’s plans.

Even though the Indian players are eager to head to Australia — many of whom are part of both the current Test team and the upcoming ODI squad — West Indies’ performance has shown they won’t go down easily.

Key Performances from the West Indies

Apart from the two centuries, there were several solid contributions:

Justin Greaves scored a fifty and later built a 32-run partnership with Jayden Seales, frustrating the Indian bowlers and captain alike.
John Campbell scored 115 runs, while Shai Hope added 103 runs.

These performances show that West Indies not only fought back but also tested India’s bowling depth effectively.

India’s Chase and Current Situation

When India came out to bat, Yashasvi Jaiswal fell early despite starting confidently. However, KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan have been building a steady partnership since then.

India now requires just 58 runs to win. The match is expected to end quickly tomorrow, sealing another victory for India.

Still, as mentioned earlier, this Test was a huge achievement for West Indies. It will surely boost their confidence moving forward — especially for batters like Campbell and Hope, who proved that they can perform against top teams like India.

Lessons and Inspiration for the West Indies

This match will serve as a source of motivation for the West Indies side. Even smaller contributions — 30s and 50s — helped them stay in the game.

If they continue getting such opportunities, there’s real belief that West Indies cricket can rise again.

Pakistan vs South Africa: A Tight Contest in Progress

Pakistan’s Early Control and Sudden Collapse

Meanwhile, in another Test, Pakistan vs South Africa is unfolding dramatically. Pakistan ended yesterday in a strong position with only five wickets down for around 360 runs, with Rizwan and Salman Agha building a steady partnership.

However, within 20–30 runs today, Pakistan collapsed completely — a recurring issue for them. They were bowled out for 378 runs.

South Africa’s Response and Resistance

When South Africa began their innings, they too lost wickets consistently. Yet, Tony de Zorzi (81 runs) and Ryan Rickelton (71 runs) built a crucial partnership, showing strong resistance.

De Zorzi is still batting, with six wickets down. If they manage to add another 80–100 runs, it could become a serious problem for Pakistan, especially since this match is being played on Pakistan’s home soil with spin-friendly conditions.