India vs West Indies, Highlights, 2nd Test at Hyderabad, Day 3, Full Cricket Score: Shaw, Rahul guide India to 10-wicket win

Virat Kohli, Indian captain: We didn’t expect that in the morning to be honest. I think West Indies played really well to put us in that situation. With the ball, we were clinical. We just needed to step up with the intensity. The guys stepped up really well. Finishing inside three days was never on our mind. We were better today, and throughout the course of the Test match. If you look at the three guys that have come through, they have grabbed their opportunities really well. In this Test match, I want to single out Umesh. Picking 10 matches in a Test matches by a fast bowler is an outstanding achievement. I am especially delighted to see how he stepped up in the absence of Shami and Shardul. It’s a great luxury to have, and we have a problem of plenty to be honest. We had a headache to choose out of some many good bowlers. I’m really happy to see these guys fit, hungry. We want to take this forward, and bat well away from India as well. This game was tougher compared to the last one. Partnership between Rishabh and Ajinkya was heartening to see. That 146-run partnership is something that we want to see more often. I want to thank the crowd as well. They were outstanding.

Shaw: It was a happy moment for me, finishing a game for India. It’s a moment of pride. My first international series and winning it 2-0 with a Man of the Series award is a great feeling. Everyone is like a family now, it’s not like a junior and senior situation anymore. I don’t know what’s happening next, I’m just enjoying this moment.

Prithvi Shaw is named Player of the Series

Umesh Yadav, Player of the Match: First of all I would like to tank my teammates for their support. I knew that I was the only fast bowler playing and felt that I had a good chance. I just kept going for wickets and kept trying my best. We are enjoying each other’s company; it is very healthy competition and keep playing for each other and for the team.

STATS HIGHLIGHTS:

Visiting pacers with a 50+ score an a 5-for in a Test in India:

Bruce Taylor, Kolkata, 1965
John Lever, Delhi, 1976
Ian Botham, Mumbai WS, 1980
Malcolm Marshall, Kolkata, 1983
JASON HOLDER, Hyderabad, 2018*

This was the seven occasion of both Windies openers dismissed for a duck in Tests. 

Indian bowlers taking three wickets in four balls in Test cricket:

Ravi Shastri v New Zealand, Wellington, 1981
Kapil Dev v Australia, Adelaide, 1985
UMESH YADAV v Windies, Hyderabad, 2018*

Ten wicket-hauls by an Indian pacer at home:

11/146 – Kapil Dev v Pakistan, Chennai, 1980
10/135 – Kapil Dev v West Indies, Ahmedabad, 1983
13/132 – Javagal Srinath v Pakistan, Kolkata, 1999
10/133 – UMESH YADAV v West Indies, Hyderabad, 2018

Umesh Yadav is named the Player of the Match.

Jason Holder, West Indies captain: After the first Test, we were struggling early on. Put ourselves in a good position. India are obviously better than us. Seamers got wickets, Umesh got 10 wickets, I got five. In hindsight, you can say we could’ve gone with an extra seamer. We need to apply ourselves a little more. Think I’m playing pretty good cricket. Just a matter of keeping it going. I love playing Test cricket, and it is my favourite format.

Prithvi Shaw:

– Youngest Indian to hit the winning run in Tests (18y 339d)
– Second youngest overall to hit the winning run in Test cricket after Pat Cummins (18y 198d)

Most consecutive Test series wins at home:

10 – Australia (1994-2001)
10 – Australia (2004-2008)
10 – INDIA (2013-Present)*

Was quite a teaser in the end that one, but on a day where sixteen wickets fell, hosts, India won the second Test in the 92nd over of the third day with all 10 wickets intact, taking the series 2-0.

Umesh Yadav headlines the second Test with a stellar show with the ball claiming his maiden 10-wicket haul in Tests.

Vital knocks from Shaw, Rahane and Rishabh in the first innings.

From the Windies Chase and Holder did try their best and make things as competitive as they could, but the World No 1 side was way too strong as they complete the two match Test series that took a total of six playing days.

Ravi Shastri, Indian coach: Lot of positives. What we said, when we play at home, its easy to get carried away. We wanted to develop on good habits. You get a partnership, make sure its a big one. I think the boys really stood up to this Test. I felt really happy for him. It can be frustrating for Umesh when you have to sit on the bench. He got his opportunity here, and he grabbed it with both hands. What this will do is it will make him believe that he belongs to the best XI India can put out. What I liked was his consistency in this game. He’s born to play cricket. When I saw him in England, you can see the number of years he’s put into cricket. When you look at his game, he’s a spectator’s delight. Reminded me a bit of Sachin, a bit of Viru. And when he walks, there’s a bit of Lara there. I think he has a bright future. I think he’ll be fine. I sometimes think he tries too hard. He’s a world-class player and works really hard at his game. Pant, big improvement in his keeping and with the bat as well.

“It’s been a good experience for me playing Test cricket. I always wanted to play Test cricket. It’s been a good experience. Everyone’s helping me to grow, wicket-keeping, batting everything. (On missing out on tons) I think about, but only a little. Need to grow as a cricket. (On his goals) Just playing my normal game and do good in one-days,” says Rishabh Pant, who scored 92 at Hyderabad, to Manjrekar.

“It was good fun batting with him (Rishabh Pant). We were trying to build a partnership. He batted really well. I wanted to bat long and this innings has really helped me a lot. You can develop some bad habits but I wanted to bat long and correct those habits. We played very well throughout the series, In Rajkot, we batted really well but here, credit to Umesh Yadav. Even in the absence of one bowler, he bowled really well,” says Ajinkya Rahane to Sanjay Manjrekar.

This is India’s 10th consecutive Test series victory at home since the start of 2013. 

10-wicket victories for India in Test cricket:

v Pakistan, Mumbai, 1952
v Pakistan, Chennai, 1980
v New Zealand, Hyderabad, 1988
v England, Mohali, 2001
v Zimbabwe, Harare, 2005
v New Zealand, Hamilton, 2009
v Windies, Hyderabad, 2018*

Most wins against West Indies in Tests:

58 – Australia
48 – England
20 – Pakistan, INDIA*

India WIN!!!

Shaw drives Bishoo for a four through the cover region to win it for India. A 10-wicket win and 2-0 series WHITEWASH!

After 16 overs,India 71/0 ( Prithvi Shaw 29 , Lokesh Rahul 33)

A tight over form Chase as he leaks just two runs. India one run away from victory.

After 15 overs,India 69/0 ( Prithvi Shaw 28 , Lokesh Rahul 32)

Three runs from the over and India are within touching distance of a win. Three more required

After 14 overs,India 66/0 ( Prithvi Shaw 27 , Lokesh Rahul 30)

Two byes down the leg as both the batsman and keeper misses the ball and two more runs added through two singles. Six more needed for India to win

Ten balls left in the day, eight to get. Crowd urges a six, will Rahul/Shaw finish it with a shindig?

After 13 overs,India 62/0 ( Prithvi Shaw 26 , Lokesh Rahul 29)

Four more runs in the over brings the required runs to 10. An important innings for Rahul also, who is on 29, as he looks to find his form back

After 12 overs,India 58/0 ( Prithvi Shaw 25 , Lokesh Rahul 26)

Seven runs added.The match has been extended by 30 mins. 14 runs needed.

FOUR! What a classy shot. Short, outside off stump delivery and Shaw punches it to deep point for a boundary

After 11 overs,India 51/0 ( Prithvi Shaw 20 , Lokesh Rahul 24)

Shaw collects a single in front of point and that brings up 50 for India. Rahul also adds a single. 21 needed

After 10 overs,India 49/0 ( Prithvi Shaw 19 , Lokesh Rahul 23)

Three runs form the over. 10 overs up. India need 23 runs more to win

Play likely to extend past five. Will be surprised if Holder isn’t pulled up for slow over rate. Yes lots of wickets fell today but with five minutes to five, which is the added 30 mins of play, and still five overs are remaining in the day’s play.

After 9 overs,India 46/0 ( Prithvi Shaw 17 , Lokesh Rahul 22)

Shaw comes down the pitch but misses the flighted ball but Hamilton fails to collect the ball and get him out. He then cuts Bishoo for a four. 26 needed to win.

FOUR! Shaw survives a stumping and then cuts Bishoo towards third man for a boundary

Devendra Bishoo comes into attack.

After 8 overs,India 40/0 ( Prithvi Shaw 12 , Lokesh Rahul 21)

Rahul gets a four behind wicket with a paddle sweep off Warrican’s full toss delivery and then takes a single on the last ball to keep the strike

After 7 overs,India 35/0 ( Prithvi Shaw 12 , Lokesh Rahul 16)

After two quiet overs, India raise the run rate again with a six-run over. 37 needed now

After 6 overs,India 29/0 ( Prithvi Shaw 9 , Lokesh Rahul 14)

Rahul survives a stumping call as his foot never went up but it was almost on the line stuff. He then takes a single in the cover region. India need 43 to win

Prithvi Shaw might not be the next Sachin Tendulkar, but Ian Gould for sure is no Steve Bucknor. Gould laughs and apologies to Holder after his short delivery that didn’t rise hit diminutive Shaw, who was ducking, on the arm. The crowds laugh too as it appears on the giant screen. Holder has a smile as Shaw survives on umpire’s call.

After 5 overs,India 28/0 ( Prithvi Shaw 9 , Lokesh Rahul 13)

Shaw almost does a Tendulkar as he tries to duck under a bouncer. But the ball hits him on the body. The appeal was turned down by the umpire, so Holder reviewed and it’s umpire’s call with ball hitting the top of bails. Shaw meanwhile takes a leg bye, Rahul then adds a double before another single from Shaw.

After 4 overs,India 24/0 ( Prithvi Shaw 9 , Lokesh Rahul 10)

Five runs from the over. So, the openers are in mood to chase it down quickly as they are scoring at the rate of 6

After 3 overs,India 19/0 ( Prithvi Shaw 6 , Lokesh Rahul 8)

Another productive over for India as five runs gets added to their tally through five singles. Need 53 more to win

Prithvi Shaw in some discomfort after a delivery from Holder that gained steep bounce hits him on his arm. He is getting some treatment as he grimaces in pain. He will continue to bat and the crowd appreciates it.

Meanwhile all four floodlights have been switched on and it’s not even half past four.

After 2 overs,India 14/0 ( Prithvi Shaw 4 , Lokesh Rahul 6)

Rahul smashes Warrican for a straight six to get off the mark. Looking more confident this time

SIX! Rahul charges down the ground and tonks Warrican over long-on for a six

Jomel Warrican comes into attack.

After 1 overs,India 8/0 ( Prithvi Shaw 4 , Lokesh Rahul 0)

Four byes and a boundary from an inside edge. India are off to a flier with eight runs from the first over

FOUR! Inside edge and a four. Inswinging delivery from Holder takes the inside edge off Shaw’s bat and runs to the boundary behind the wicket

Umesh Yadav hasn’t quite been getting chances in Test cricket, with the likes of Bhuvneshwar, Bumrah, Shami around. However, his performance in the ongoing Hyderabad Test, in which he collected his maiden 10-wicket match haul, makes it a lot tougher for the team management to ignore him in the upcoming Australia tour. Vaibhav Shah throws light on why Umesh has made his case to be included in the playing XI in Australia in his piece here .

Jason Holder will bowl the first over. He bowls to Shaw.

KL Rahul and Prithvi Shaw have come out to bat.

Umesh finishes with a maiden 10-wicket haul in Tests. Once again he leads his team off the field. Windies must be mighty disappointed with the way they batted in second innings, especially after their bowlers did well in morning session.

So, India need just 72 runs to win and wrap the second Test again inside three days and win the series 2-0.

India need 72 to complete the clean sweep! 

Windies 127 — ALL OUT! This innings got over rather quickly. A brilliant bowling performance from India and Umesh Yadav in particular. The pacer has scalped10 wickets in the match, first time in a Test. He was ably assisted by the spinners.

Day 1 – 7 wickets

Day 2 – 7 wickets

Day 3 – 15 already and we have 18 overs remaining

Number 1 side-Number 8 side and Test Cricket

OUT! 10 wickets in the match for Umesh. His first in a Test match. A full pitched delivery outside off, Gabriel tries to slog it but ends up edging it onto stumps. Windies bowled out for 127.

Gabriel b U Yadav 1(3)

After 46 overs,West Indies 127/9 ( Devendra Bishoo 10 , Shannon Gabriel 1)

Windies are now nine wickets down as Ashwin removes Warrican. The lead now stands at 71.

Shanon Gabriel comes out to bat.

OUT! Peach of a delivery as Ashwin uproots Warrican’s stumps. Ashwin bowls from wide of the crease, batsman expects it to come in and presses forward to defend but it holds its line and crashes into stumps.

 Warrican b Ashwin 7(16)

After 45 overs,West Indies 125/8 ( Devendra Bishoo 9 , Jomel Warrican 7)

Jadeja concedes six runs including a four. The Windies batters are trying to free their hands a little

FOUR! A slightly short delivery and Warrican cuts it on the off for a boundary through the point area

After 44 overs,West Indies 119/8 ( Devendra Bishoo 8 , Jomel Warrican 2)

A good over for Windies, nine runs comes from it. After blocking for long, Bishoo finally gets aggressive with two back-to-back fours

FOUR! Full pitched, outside off delivery and Bishoo goes inside out to score a boundary in the cover region

Ashwin continues.

After 43 overs,West Indies 110/8 ( Devendra Bishoo 0 , Jomel Warrican 1)

Another maiden! The Windies batsmen have got into a shell. Time for drinks

After 42 overs,West Indies 110/8 ( Devendra Bishoo 0 , Jomel Warrican 1)

Dropped! Rahane gives a lifeline to Warrican but it wasn’t an easy catch. Maiden over by Ashwin.

After 41 overs,West Indies 110/8 ( Devendra Bishoo 0 , Jomel Warrican 1)

Just a single from that over. Windies lead by 54 runs. Will we get to see a Day 3 finish?

After 40 overs,West Indies 109/8 ( Devendra Bishoo 0 , Jomel Warrican 0)

Ashwin is called back into the attack with idea to quickly bowl out the Windies and he starts with a maiden over

After 39 overs,West Indies 109/8 ( Devendra Bishoo 0 , Jomel Warrican 0)

The end is near and Jadeja has been the architect of this fall. He’s got three wickets in eight overs including four maiden

Ambris attempts one of the most outrageous shot. Don’t even know why he reviewed this. He better have an explanation to give to his teammates. The second Test once again heading towards a day three finish.

OUT! Jadeja removes Ambris. Embarrassing dismissal as the batsman gets caught paying a no-shot, the ball hits his pads on middle and leg. Umpire gave him out but Ambris still reviewed only for replays to show three reds

Ambris lbw b Jadeja 38(95)

Jadeja with the breakthrough. Fans in the stands started celebrating as soon as the review was taken and they need not stop as there is a spike on the snicko. 

Few fans seated around me already discussing the possibility of seeing Kohli bat, one of hopes Rahul and Pujara depart early.

After 38 overs,West Indies 109/7 ( Sunil Ambris 38 , Devendra Bishoo 0)

Ambris collects a single after the ball takes the edge and goes past the lone slip

After 37 overs,West Indies 108/7 ( Sunil Ambris 37 , )

A wicket-maiden for Jadeja as he removes Holder. Devendra Bishoo comes out to bat

OUT! Just as we spoke about the partnership it’s broken. Jadeja removes Holder. An outside off delivery kisses Holder’s bat, who was pressing forward to defend, and goes to Pant. Jadeja started to celebrate but the umpire gave it not out, forcing India to review. Replays showed there was an edge and Windies are now seven wickets down.

Holder c Pant b Jadeja 19(30b)

After 36 overs,West Indies 108/6 ( Sunil Ambris 37 , Jason Holder (C) 19)

One run conceded by Kuldeep. The run rate is marginally under 3 but that shouldn’t concern Windies. The partnership now stands at 38

After 35 overs,West Indies 107/6 ( Sunil Ambris 37 , Jason Holder (C) 18)

Jadeja gives away one run. The lead has now crossed the 50-run mark

Jadeja back into attack.

After 34 overs,West Indies 106/6 ( Sunil Ambris 37 , Jason Holder (C) 17)

Maiden over for Kuldeep. Keeps it tight and restricts Ambris from playing a scoring shot

After 33 overs,West Indies 106/6 ( Sunil Ambris 37 , Jason Holder (C) 17)

2 runs from the over. They was also an appeal for lbw against Ambris as the full pitch delivery hits him on the pads. It was turned down by the umpire. India decided against reviewing and replays showed it was missing leg

After 32 overs,West Indies 104/6 ( Sunil Ambris 36 , Jason Holder (C) 16)

Holder drives Kuldeep through cover for a four and then takes a single on the last ball to keep the strike with himself

After 31 overs,West Indies 99/6 ( Sunil Ambris 36 , Jason Holder (C) 11)

A good little period for Windies. The partnership now stands at 29 and the lead is up to 43

FOUR! Reverse swinging, full pitched delivery, angling-in flicked by Ambris behind the wicket for a four

After 30 overs,West Indies 95/6 ( Sunil Ambris 32 , Jason Holder (C) 11)

India took a review against Ambris on the first ball. It was full and Ambris tried to slash it hard but missed it. India went for a review but replays showed there was no edge. Ambris then took a single on the next delivery which was followed by a big six off Holder’s bat

SIX! Captain Holder plays a slog-sweep against the spin to get a maximum over the head of the bowler

After 29 overs,West Indies 88/6 ( Sunil Ambris 31 , Jason Holder (C) 5)

A boundary on the off helps Windies collect seven runs in the over. Ambris is looking quite comfortable against the pacer and may be Kohli must bring spinners from both ends

FOUR! Well played by Ambris. A late cut to an outside off delivery by Umesh to run it down to the thrid man

After 28 overs,West Indies 81/6 ( Sunil Ambris 24 , Jason Holder (C) 5)

Kuldeep starts the proceedings after tea. Five runs taken. All eyes on Umesh now as he looks to complete 10-wicket haul in the match

The Test has see-sawed quite a bit, but today the match has moved a rapid pace there 37 overs to be bowled in the final session and some extra time too in case there is a requirement be it a chance of a result or the final wickets left in Windies’ innings.

Final session of play gets underway with 37 overs to bowl. Ambris and Holder will have to bat out of their skins to push the match into Day 4.

Kuldeep bowls to Ambris.

Back from tea.

Both teams taking six wickets in the two sessions of play we have had on Day 3. Obviously, Windies are bearing the brunt of losing six wickets compared to India. 

The Test have moved swiftly and very with the possibility of getting over today.

Tea, Day 3

That’s the end of second session play on Day 3. India firmly in control of the match with Windies struggling at 76/6 and with a lead of 20 runs. Umesh Yadav was the star of the session for India with three wickets as six wickets fell in the session.

After 27 overs,West Indies 76/6 ( Sunil Ambris 20 , Jason Holder (C) 4)

Super over from Umesh. He conceded a four but also got the wicket of Dowrich. He’s got nine wickets now in the match. Time for Tea

FOUR! Too full a delivery, on the leg, easily flicked away by Holder for a boundary

Umesh Yadav breathing fire here. He has his 9th wicket and he will be on a hat-trick for he second time in the day. Can he bowl the dream ball to Jason Holder. Hyderabad crowd on its feet!!!

OUT! Bowled! Umesh gets another one as he dismisses Dowrich for a first-ball duck. He’s on a hat-trick now. Quite a similar dismissal to Chase. The ball shaped back in from length, takes the inside edge before crashing into stumps. 

 Dowrich b U Yadav 0(1)

After 26 overs,West Indies 70/5 ( Sunil Ambris 19 , Shane Dowrich (W) 0)

Kuldeep gets his over up quickly, conceding just two runs as Ambris collects a double

Very similar to the dismissal in the first innings. Umesh has gone through Chase’s defences yet again. He is well on his way to pick a 10-wicket haul. WI lose their best batsman of the series as Dowrich with a heavily strapped knee comes out. Few minutes before players take tea.

After 25 overs,West Indies 68/5 ( Sunil Ambris 17 , )

Windies are now in big trouble as Umesh gets the centurion from the 1st innings, Chase, out. They lead by just 12 runs and have already lost five wickets.

OUT! Big wicket this. Umesh wrecks the stumps of Chase. Umesh is having a great time. A length delivery, which shapes back in, takes the inside edge, hits Chase’s thigh and then crashes into stumps.

Chase b U Yadav 6(22)

After 24 overs,West Indies 66/4 ( Sunil Ambris 16 , Roston Chase 5)

Kuldeep has been called up by Kohli to replace Jadeja and the chinaman starts off by conceding three singles

Kuldeep back into attack.

After 23 overs,West Indies 63/4 ( Sunil Ambris 15 , Roston Chase 3)

A good over Windies. 8 runs coming off it and they have now taken the lead

FOUR! Another boundary through the fine leg but this came off a full delivery as Ambris guides it behind the wicket

FOUR! Short ball from Umesh, angling towards leg side and Ambris pulls it fine for a boundary

After 22 overs,West Indies 55/4 ( Sunil Ambris 7 , Roston Chase 3)

Jadeja finishes off quickly. Ambris gets a single with a punch towards long-off

India’s 56 runs first innings lead turns out to be a lot in the context of the game. Windies’ second essay effectively starts now, although they just have six wickets in hand. It has been a hot today in Hyderabad, easily the most humid day of the Test so far, and hence you see Umesh used for short bursts. First spell lasted only 4 overs.

After 21 overs,West Indies 54/4 ( Sunil Ambris 6 , Roston Chase 3)

Maiden over for Umesh. Windies now trail by just two runs

After 20 overs,West Indies 54/4 ( Sunil Ambris 6 , Roston Chase 3)

Maiden over from Jadeja which also included an lbw appeal against Ambris. The angled-in delivery hit Ambris on the pads as he tried to defend coming forward. The impact was outside off and was too high as well

After 19 overs,West Indies 54/4 ( Sunil Ambris 6 , Roston Chase 3)

Kohli has decided to call Umesh back to mix up things.  The pacer concedes one-run on return to Ambris

Umesh back into attak.

After 18 overs,West Indies 53/4 ( Sunil Ambris 5 , Roston Chase 3)

Another quick over form Jadeja. Only one from the over as Ambris plays a drive to the cover region

After 17 overs,West Indies 52/4 ( Sunil Ambris 4 , Roston Chase 3)

Roston Chase plays the wrong ‘un behind the point to collect a double and get off the mark before taking a single with a push towards the mid-off. Ambris adds another single with a shot towards square leg

After 16 overs,West Indies 48/4 ( Sunil Ambris 3 , Roston Chase 0)

Jadeja gets through his over in a blink, conceding a double to Ambris

After 15 overs,West Indies 46/4 ( Sunil Ambris 1 , Roston Chase 0)

A single from the over as Ambris pushes Kuldeep behind the square on the leg side to get off the mark

After 14 overs,West Indies 45/4 ( Sunil Ambris 0 , Roston Chase 0)

Excellent start for Jadeja as he starts with a wicket-maiden. Windies pacers bowled excellently in the morning but the Indian spinners have been successfully able to turn the ball here

Another start not converted by Shai Hope falling to Jadeja, who is in his first over. Windies in deep, deep trouble and Chase is expected to be their messiah once again. There is uncertainty over Dowrich’s state so Windies are a batsmen short.

OUT! Jadeja gets rid of the set batsman, Hope. Windies imploding here. Jadeja’s delivery pitches and turns sharply, taking edge off Hope’s bat, who was trying to defend the ball.

 Hope c Rahane b Jadeja 28(42)

Sunil Ambris comes out to bat.

Ravindra Jadeja comes into attack.

Heytmer runs out of patience as goes for an expansive shot against Kuldeep, who has his man once again. WI yet to run down India’s lead and have lost three wickets in the process. Hope needs Sunil Ambris, who after a century in the warm up has struggled to make a valuable contribution. Roston Chase is in next and he would for once not walk into bat with his side in trouble.

After 13 overs,West Indies 45/3 ( Shai Hope 28 , )

Third wicket for India and first for Kuldeep. That was very poor from Hetmyer, almost a replay of the 1st innings dismissal. Windies still trail by 11 runs

OUT! Hetmyer comes down to hit Kuldeep straight down the ground. The ball spins away from him and he ends up slicing it straight to Pujara at point.

Hetmyer c Pujara b Kuldeep Yadav 17(29)

The Indian captain has again complained regarding the condition and the shape of the ball and the umpires after checking it have called for another ball. This will be third ball that will be used in the 12 overs of Windies’ second innings.

FOUR! Hope is in great touch here. Gets to the pitch of the fullish delivery and drives it wide of mid-off, beating substitute fielder Mayank Agarwal for a boundary

The ball has been changed again.

After 12 overs,West Indies 40/2 ( Shai Hope 23 , Shimron Hetmyer 17)

Five runs conceded by Ashwin. The highlight was the cover drive from Hope that helped him collect three runs before Pujara returned the ball

After 11 overs,West Indies 35/2 ( Shai Hope 19 , Shimron Hetmyer 16)

Two boundaries for Hetmyer in the over and that should help him get some confidence. He’s moving well against the spinners

FOUR! Second boundary of the over for Hetmyer. Comes down the pitch to flick a full toss through the gap past mid-on

After 10 overs,West Indies 27/2 ( Shai Hope 19 , Shimron Hetmyer 8)

Ashwin asks for a ball change after four deliveries to which the umpires oblige as the ball fails the ring test. Two runs conceded

After 9 overs,West Indies 25/2 ( Shai Hope 18 , Shimron Hetmyer 7)

Spin from both ends as Kohli calls Kuldeep to replace Umesh. The chinaman begins by conceding three runs

Kuldeep Yadav comes into attack.

After 8 overs,West Indies 22/2 ( Shai Hope 16 , Shimron Hetmyer 6)

Hetmyer sweeps Ashwin behind the wicket for a double on the last delivery after blocking him for five balls

After 7 overs,West Indies 20/2 ( Shai Hope 16 , Shimron Hetmyer 4)

Now, Umesh bowls a maiden. No flamboyant shot from Hope this time around. The contest is spicing up

After 6 overs,West Indies 20/2 ( Shai Hope 16 , Shimron Hetmyer 4)

Maiden over from Ashwin. He rapped Hetmyer on the pads on the fourth ball and there was an appeal for lbw but declined by the umpire, going down most probably

After 5 overs,West Indies 20/2 ( Shai Hope 16 , Shimron Hetmyer 4)

An over of two beautiful shots from Hope as he collects 10 runs. India wouldn’t mind the flow of runs. They would want the Windies batsmen to play their shots as they look for wickets

FOUR! Another terrific shot from Hope. This one goes a little wide of mid-off. A slightly fullish delivery, driven beautifully for a boundary through the gap

FOUR! Beautiful straight shot by Hope gets him for runs off Umesh’s bowling

After 4 overs,West Indies 10/2 ( Shai Hope 6 , Shimron Hetmyer 4)

Super over comes to an end. Ashwin gets rid of opener Powell for a duck and then forces Hetmyer to edge another one, but this one escapes the fielder to go for a four

Kohli egging the crowds to cheer his team on and the chorus gets louder every time.

Rahane pulls off a stunning catch at first slip but Powell stands his ground. The giant screen shows the replays and both teams believe the decision will be in their favour with Powell marking his guard ready to continue, the Indians still in the huddle each other and the TV umpire has given it in the favour of the home team.

Ashwin has a double over Powell as WI openers fall without scoring.

OUT! Ashwin strikes to remove Powell. A fullish delivery, edged by Powell as it turns away. Rahane takes a sharp catch to his right in the slip. Umpires reviewed it to check whether it was taken cleanly or not and replays show it’s OUT.

Powell c Rahane b Ashwin 0(9)

After 3 overs,West Indies 6/1 ( Kieran Powell 0 , Shai Hope 6)

Hope gets off the mark to release some pressure with a four and then a double on the last two deliveries respectively

FOUR! A fuller delivery on middle and leg from Umesh is put away by Hope in the gap past mid-on for a boundary

After 2 overs,West Indies 0/1 ( Kieran Powell 0 , Shai Hope 0)

Shardul’s absence has forced Kohli to bring in Ashwin to bowl the second over from the other end. We all know he loves bowling with the new ball as he bowls a maiden over. Powell and Hope have not been in great form and lack of runs would result in rise in pressure

R Ashwin to bowl the second over.

After 1 overs,West Indies 0/1 ( Kieran Powell 0 , Shai Hope 0)

Blistering start for Umesh — just what the doctor ordered. A wicket-maiden. Gets the wicket of experienced Brathwaite on the second ball

Umesh Yadav gets the second innings underway with a wicket of the second delivery. Missed out on a hat-trick but has taken three wickets in four balls across two innings. Brathwaite’s poor tour of India comes to an end with a duck.

The Windies had opted for a light roller, it will be interesting to see how the pitch behaves, Gavaskar at the pitch report reckoned that the cracks will start to open up.

OUT! Second-ball wicket for Umesh. Brathwaite tries to clip a leg side delivery behind the wicket but ends up edging it to Pant. Lazy effort

 Brathwaite c Pant b U Yadav 0(2)

Kraigg Brathwaite will take the strike. Kieran Powell is at the other end.

Umesh Yadav to bowl the first over.

Back from lunch.

Mayank Agarwal might still have to wait for his Test debut for India, but he is likely to spend some time on the field with Thakur unfit. Agarwal is ready for his first day of Test cricket, he will start his journey as a substitute fielder. Looking very ready as he begins warming up in his Test whites.

Matter of small margins this Test. India marginally ahead of the Windies, but it will India who will be batting in the fourth innings.

Has clearly been West Indies’ morning. They have managed to make a strong  comeback after Rahane and Rishabh forged a 150+ run stand for the fifth wicket of which most runs came on Day 2. Jason Holder led his team from the front bagging a five-for.

India lost their remaining 6 wickets in the extended session of play. A 56-run cushion is a good one to have. Very Competitive Test at Hyderabad, two very important sessions to come.

Lunch, Day 3

India have been bowled out for 367 and lead Windies by 56 runs. The morning belonged to the visiting side, with Ajinkya Rahane and Raishabh Pant at the crease, India were expected to pile up runs but Jason Holder and Co had other ideas. Holder started off by dismissing Rahane and Ravindra Jadeja in the same over and then Shanon Gabriel got the better off Pant. It was followed by the fall of Kuldeep Yadav and Umesh Yadav. The 28-run stand for the last wicket between R Ashwin and Shardul Thakur helped India push the lead beyond 50.

OUT! India ALL OUT. A length ball from Gabriel which nipped back in after pitching to crash into the stumps. There’s not much Ashwin could have done there

Ashwin b Gabriel 35(83)

FOUR! Full toss delivery, on the pads and Ashwin clips it to the mid-wicket area for a boundary. Hetmyer was left chasing as it was timed so sweetly

After 106 overs,India 363/9 ( Ravichandran Ashwin 31 , Shardul Thakur 4)

Tight over from Bishho as he concedes just a single. The leggie hasn’t really enjoyed the confidence of his skipper in this match. This was just his 21st over with 106 overs completed

After 105 overs,India 362/9 ( Ravichandran Ashwin 30 , Shardul Thakur 4)

Seven runs from the over. The stranglehold has been relaxed as runs continue to flow for India. The lead has now crossed the 50-run mark

FOUR! Runs flowing for India. Top edge off Ashwin’s bat as he tries to pull and it runs down for a four behind the wicket

After 104 overs,India 355/9 ( Ravichandran Ashwin 23 , Shardul Thakur 4)

Five runs from the over. It should have been the last over before lunch but as India are nine-wicket down, the play will continue for another 30 mins more

FOUR! A loose and short delivery and Ashwin pulls it to deep square leg for a boundary

Devendra Bishoo back into attack.

After 103 overs,India 350/9 ( Ravichandran Ashwin 18 , Shardul Thakur 4)

350 up for India! Ashwin hits a four with an unorthodox uppish cut and then gives the scare as he tries to pull, edging it in air. Thankfully it fell short of Hetymer at square leg

FOUR! Much-needed boundary. A little short delivery this and Ashiwn opens the face of the bat just in time to guide it to the third man area

After 102 overs,India 345/9 ( Ravichandran Ashwin 13 , Shardul Thakur 4)

Four runs from the over. Shardul is hobbling a little but seems like he is fit enough to carry on batting

After 101 overs,India 341/9 ( Ravichandran Ashwin 11 , Shardul Thakur 2)

India will bat 4th on this pitch, which has clearly started assisting the bowlers, hence the decision to send injured Shardul to bat. Kohli and Co hoping to stretch their lead as much as possible

After 100 overs,India 340/9 ( Ravichandran Ashwin 11 , Shardul Thakur 1)

100 overs up and India are nine-wicket down. Umesh dismissal brings injured Shardul out to bat, who plays a solid drive through deep cover to get off the mark with a single

Okay then, Shardul Thakur will bat for India. Does look in pain as he walks to the center. India do think it is important to get as many as possible. The crowds so welcome him with a warm reception.

Injured Shardul Takur comes out to bat.

OUT! Another tossed up delivery to Umesh and this time he ends up giving a catch, trying to cut the ball on the off

U Yadav c (sub)J Hamilton b Warrican 2(13)

After 99 overs,India 339/8 ( Ravichandran Ashwin 11 , Umesh Yadav 2)

Umesh smartly plays the first ball yorker towards mid-on for a single to get off strike. India now lead by 28 runs

After 98 overs,India 338/8 ( Ravichandran Ashwin 11 , Umesh Yadav 1)

2 runs from the over and Umesh finally gets off the mark. There was also a scary moment as Umesh tried to slog-sweep a tossed up delivery by Warrican but completely missed it

After 97 overs,India 336/8 ( Ravichandran Ashwin 10 , Umesh Yadav 0)

Another miser over from Windies as only one-run comes from it for India, through a push towards point by Ashwin

After 96 overs,India 335/8 ( Ravichandran Ashwin 9 , Umesh Yadav 0)

The pacers have been ably assisted by Warrican, who has kept it extremely tight from one end. No maiden this time, however, as Ashwin takes a single with a push towards mid-wicket

An important fifty and five-wicket haul. Can’t stop but keep stressing about the importance of Jason Holder. What a beautiful way to get his fifth wicket. Top of off with the stump cartwheeling. Umesh Yadav walks out to a grand reception, lots of cheering going around, fellow fast bowler, Mohammad Shami chuckles and nudges Umesh as he makes his way to the center. He might also be the last man with the bat for India.

After 95 overs,India 334/8 ( Ravichandran Ashwin 8 , Umesh Yadav 0)

Captain Holder has been phenomenal for Windies this morning. His three wickets have helped Windies to bounce back in the match and maintain balance

Umesh Yadav comes out to bat.

OUT! Fifer for captain Holder. Kuldeep’s off stump is uprooted. Angled-in length deivery from round the wicket, which held its line after pitching to beat Kuldeep’s bat and hit his stumps.

Kuldeep Yadav b Holder 6(21)

After 94 overs,India 334/7 ( Ravichandran Ashwin 8 , Kuldeep Yadav 6)

Another maiden over. Third consecutive for Warrican. The run rate has dipped to 3.55, it was around the 3.81 mark at stumps yesterday. But India wouldn’t mind the dip

After 93 overs,India 334/7 ( Ravichandran Ashwin 8 , Kuldeep Yadav 6)

Maiden over. Holder has decided to rest Gabriel and brought himself back into the attack

Holder back into attack.

After 92 overs,India 334/7 ( Ravichandran Ashwin 8 , Kuldeep Yadav 6)

Another maiden over for Warrican. The strategy for Indian batsmen is to avoid taking any unnecessary risk. Time for drinks

Windies have been very slow with the proceeding here on Day 3 morning. Despite bowling spin  for a couple of overs, they have managed to just get in 10 in the first hour. Their over rate was poor yesterday as it is today. Just after 11 overs in the day’s play drinks have been called on.

After 91 overs,India 334/7 ( Ravichandran Ashwin 8 , Kuldeep Yadav 6)

Six runs from the over. Kuldeep now looks more confident as he hit a four

FOUR! Kuldeep gets a four square of the wicket. Full pitched delivery and Kuldeep guides it to the boundary with ease

Gabriel continues.

After 90 overs,India 328/7 ( Ravichandran Ashwin 7 , Kuldeep Yadav 1)

Time for spin as Holder brings Warrican back and he finishes his over quickly. Wicket-to-wicket start as he bowls a maiden over

Jomel Warrican back into attack.

After 89 overs,India 328/7 ( Ravichandran Ashwin 7 , Kuldeep Yadav 1)

Four runs added in this over. Kuldeep also gets off the mark. Ashwin has four Test tons against Windies and he’s going to be crucial as India aim for a big lead

DID YOU KNOW?

MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant are the only keepers to get dismissed on 92 twice in Tests.

After 88 overs,India 324/7 ( Ravichandran Ashwin 4 , Kuldeep Yadav 0)

Holder keeps it tight, bowling in the outside off channel, which Ashwin certainly isn’t enjoying. But he still gets a double on the fifth delivery, which was on the leg

Rishabh Pant could have had three consecutive Test centuries early in his career. However, after the ton at The Oval. He has got out on 92 twice. Windies are right on top now. Very little to chose now at this point of time in the previous Test the post match plans were being discussed. Windies fightback must be lauded.

After 87 overs,India 322/7 ( Ravichandran Ashwin 2 , Kuldeep Yadav 0)

Another big over for Windies as Gabriel gets rid of Pant. Both set batsmen now gone for India. How big a lead can they take from here?

OUT! Pant misses out on another hundred as Hetmyer takes a superb catch at cover. Third wicket this morning. A short, outside off delivery and Pant couldn’t resist the temptation as he throws his bat at it. Tries to play an uppish drive but ends up giving away a catch.

 Pant c Hetmyer b Gabriel 92(134)

After 86 overs,India 321/6 (Rishabh Pant (W) 92, R Ashwin 1)

Another tight over from Holder. A single on the first delivery for Pant and then Ashwin gets off the mark with a single on the fourth delivery. Windies are making India work hard for runs

Umang Pabari, Cricket statistician

DID YOU KNOW?

Pacer captains taking four-plus wickets in a Test innings in India against India:

Fazal Mahmood, Kolkata, 1960
Courtney Walsh, Mumbai, 1994
Andrew Flintoff, Mohali, 2006
Jason Holder, Hyderabad, 2018*

After 85 overs,India 319/6 (Rishabh Pant (W) 91, R Ashwin 0)

A four and a single as Pant moves into the 90s. He will be back on strike to face Holder for the first time today

FOUR! Noting is going to stop Pant from playing his natural game, not even fall of wickets. A full, outside off delivery by Gabriel and Pant flicks to mid-wicket for a boundary

After 84 overs,India 314/6 (Rishabh Pant (W) 86, R Ashwin 0)

A hugely successful over for Windies, two wickets and a maiden. First Rahane, then Jadeja. The twin strikes have rocked the Indian ship. There was also an unsuccessful review for lbw against Ashwin

Vaibhav Shah, Firstpost Correspondent at Hyderabad

Phew! That was mighty close. Ashwin just about surviving here. Eerie silence in the stands, but they let out a huge roar that was much of sigh of relief rather than celebration to see “Umpire’s call” on the giant screen. Holder is making the second new ball talk. Key for Rishabh to stay. Windies not far from pulling things back in their favour. What a start to Day 3!

Oh dear, just what I mentioned right at the start of day’s play. Windies need 2-3 quick wickets to get back into this. The new ball and their captain has done the damage. Jadeja out for a nought. India left with three more wickets essentially with injured Thakur unlikely to bat. Expect Rishabh Pant to go big any moment.

R Ashwin comes out to bat.

WICKET! Second wicket in the same over for Holder. The angled-in delivery from around the wicket raps Jadeja’s pads and he’s out.

Jadeja lbw b Holder 0(2)

Captain Holder has gets the steep bounce he is known to get rises sharply off the surface to Rahane fending. A rather glum end to Rahane’s innings. He got near to scoring a hundred in recent times, something that would do world of good to his confidence, but he will have to wait longer.

OUT! Holder gets the first wicket of day as Rahane departs. The batsman can’t believe it. The bounce took Rahane by surprise as he jabbed it to gully.

Rahane c Shai Hope b Holder 80(183)

After 83 overs,India 314/4 ( Ajinkya Rahane 80 , Rishabh Pant (W) 86)

Pacer Gabriel, who was sitting out in the first over, came back to bowl the second one. Pant got his first run this morning with a punch towards cover before Rahane added another single