IND vs WI Live, 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights: Campbell, Hope keep India at bay with valiant knocks

The resilience of John Campbell and Shai Hope has taken the Test match into Day 4. The duo forged an unbeaten 138-run stand for the third wicket, giving the first signs of a fightback from the West Indies camp. Campbell has already registered his best Test score and is gradually moving towards his maiden Test century. On the other hand, Shai Hope has scored his first Test half-century after 32 innings. The duo has brought the West Indies back into the game. On the other hand, India threw everything at them but failed to get a breakthrough. Captain Gill might be rethinking his decision to enforce the follow-on. However, India will be eager to end the partnership after some much-needed rest.

Yashasvi Jaiswal has been brought on to bowl the last over the day. India are desperate for a breakthrough here as West Indies have finally posed a strong challenge. However, both Campbell and Hope see through the last over and take their team to stumps unscathed.

Live: West Indies (173/2, 248), trail India (518/5d) by 97 runs in New Delhi. Campbell (87*), Hope (66*).

Kuldeep Yadav has continued to be expensive, having given away 50 runs from his ten overs. It has been a complete contrast performance from the wrist spinner, who was the pick of the bowlers in the first innings with his five-wicket haul.

Live: West Indies (156/2, 248), trail India (518/5d) by 114 runs in New Delhi. Campbell (82*), Hope (57*).

India captain Shubman Gill has brought on Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja into the attack to break the massive stand. India will be eyeing at least two wickets before stumps to shift the momentum on their side.

Live: West Indies (151/2, 248), trail India (518/5d) by 124 runs in New Delhi. Campbell (82*), Hope (52*).

Shai Hope brings up his sixth Test half-century and his first after 32 innings. His last fifty plus score came way back in January 2019 against England in Bridgetown. Hope is finally making it count after missing out on a great start in the first innings.

Live: West Indies (146/2, 248), trail India (518/5d) by 124 runs in New Delhi. Campbell (79*), Hope (50*).

John Campbell and Shai Hope have stitched a century partnership for the third wicket against India. The duo continue to suck the juice out of a tired Indian attack, who're looking desperate to end the long partnership.

Live: West Indies (138/2, 248), trail India (518/5d) by 132 runs in New Delhi. Campbell (73*), Hope (48*).

John Campbell has brought up his highest Test score as he surpasses his previous best of 68. He's found a good batting partner in Shai Hope as the duo are on the verge of putting on a century partnership. India have brought on Jasprit Bumrah to end their stand.

Live: West Indies (133/2, 248), trail India (518/5d) by 137 runs in New Delhi. Campbell (70*), Hope (46*).

The unbeaten 83-run partnership between Campbell and Hope is the highest for any wicket by the West Indies in their seven Test matches in 2025, surpassing the previous best of 68 runs for the 10th wicket between Motie and Warrican in Multan.

Live: West Indies (118/2, 248), trail India (518/5d) by 152 runs in New Delhi. Campbell (64*), Hope (37*).

India captain Shubman Gill has brought Jasprit Bumrah back into the attack, desperate to end the partnership. The speedster stands with a maiden over as John Cambpel plays out the over. It's crucial that India breaks this stand before stumps today to end the day with their morale high.

Live: West Indies (114/2, 248), trail India (518/5d) by 156 runs in New Delhi. Campbell (64*), Hope (33*)

Shai Hope is once again looking in fine touch at the crease, having stitched a 79-run stand with John Campbell. The duo has taken on the tired Indian bowlers as the West Indies are putting up a strong fightback in the second innings. Hope good off to a good start in the first innings as well before being cleaned up by Kuldeep Yadav for 36 (57). It's about time he finally converts his start into a big score and leaves his mark on Indian soil in whites.

Live: West Indies (114/2, 248), trail India (518/5d) by 156 runs in New Delhi. Campbell (64*), Hope (33*)

Despite his spinners failing to make a mark in this innings, and instead getting hit for big runs, India skipper Shubman Gill is keeping his faith steady on the likes of Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar.

Is it about time for him to opt for another route? Maybe bring Siraj back into the attack?

Siraj has bowled 10 overs so far in this innings, while Bumrah hasn't bowled any.

Live: West Indies (109/2, 248), trail India (518/5d) by 161 runs in New Delhi. Campbell (59*), Hope (33*)

Shai Hope has joined John Campbell in taking the attack to India’s spinners, showing some much-needed aggression.

Kuldeep Yadav concedes another six, and the partnership has already crossed 50 runs.

Shubman Gill might need to rethink strategies to break this stubborn stand.

This is arguably the first real display of power batting by West Indies in both this Test and the series so far.

Live: West Indies (97/2, 248), trail India (518/5d) by 173 runs in New Delhi. Campbell (53*), Hope (27*)

John Campbell gives something to his teammates to cheer for!!

A six and four against the five-wicket-haul hero Kuldeep Yadav, and he brings up a commanding half-century in just 69 balls.

This is the kind of attacking cricket that West Indies have been missing throughout the series so far.

Live: West Indies (90/2, 248), trail India (518/5d) by 190 runs in New Delhi. Campbell (53*), Hope (20*)

Washington Sundar nearly had John Campbell trapped in front, a sharp in-drifter rapped him on the pad, prompting India to go upstairs after the umpire said no.

Ball-tracking showed umpire’s call on impact, meaning Campbell stays!

Sundar exchanged a few playful words with umpire Illingworth, who responded with a smile.

Live: West Indies (65/2, 248), trail India (518/5d) by 205 runs in New Delhi. Campbell (37*), Hope (11*)

John Campbell survives yet again.

Washington Sundar thought he had his man with a full, dipping delivery that thudded low onto Campbell’s pad, prompting a loud LBW appeal, and the umpire agreed.

But Campbell immediately reviewed, and the replay showed a clear glove touch before impact.

UltraEdge confirmed it, the decision was overturned, and Campbell survives! Smart review from the opener — he’s not done just yet.

Live: West Indies (58/2, 248), trail India (518/5d) by 212 runs in New Delhi.

Washington continues his spell. Campbell does not sit back here as he clears the boundary down the ground for six more runs. He does not want to back down sure, but could this be his downfall?

West Indies (53/2, 248), trail India (518/5d) by 217 runs in New Delhi.

Shai Hope is the new batter who comes into the attack. Yashasvi Jaiswal is seen wearing his protective gear and is standing at short-leg, a slip as well in place. Washington Sundar will complete the over to begin the final session.

Oh wow! What a start to the final session. Hope seems to have nicked it straight to the slips here. Umpires don't seem convinced and the replays show that it got the nick off the bottom edge, but the ball did hit the ground and bounce before taking the catch.

West Indies (35/2, 248), trail India (518/5d) by 235 runs in New Delhi.

Another brilliant session that goes in favour of India. They cleaned up the West Indies batters to enforce the follow-on, and now they already have two wickets in the bag thanks to Siraj and Sundar. We have a short break for tea, and now we will be back in a few minutes for the final session of the day. Would not put it past India to clean things up in the final session itself if they the visitors have a collapse.

STAY TUNED FOR SESSION 3

What a move that turned out to be. Athanaze gets beaten for turn here and Sundar has his man. A beautiful delivery that drifted in and got it crashing onto the stumps.

Alick Athanaze 7(17) b. Sundar

West Indies (35/2, 248), trail India (518/5d) by 235 runs in New Delhi.

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