India vs West Indies 2nd Test pitch report, Arun Jaitley Stadium key stats

As India face West Indies in the second and final Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, all eyes will be on the surface, one that has historically offered a classic subcontinental experience. India lead the two-match series 1-0 after a crushing win in Ahmedabad and will look to complete the sweep in familiar home conditions. India skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and decided to bat first in New Delhi on the day. 

 

IND vs WI 2nd Test weather forecast

 

The weather in Delhi is expected to be perfect for Test cricket. Daytime temperatures will hover around 32°C, cooling slightly to 24°C in the evenings. Humidity levels will be low, ensuring ideal conditions for both players and spectators. Importantly, no rain is forecast during the five-day match, reducing any risk of weather-related interruptions. With clear skies and light winds expected, fans can look forward to a full contest without delays. A quick outfield and bright sunshine early on should encourage fluent batting, especially on the first two days.

 

India vs West Indies 2nd Test pitch report  Pitch report from New Delhi courtesy of Deep Das Gupta and Ian Bishop: It's a pleasant morning in Delhi. This looks like an interesting pitch. What we have is grass areas that'll hold the surface together and bald areas that'll bring the spinners into play. It's a pitch of two halves. It doesn't feel too hard either. I don't expect the pacers to get a lot of bounce. This pitch will play better than it looks even though it looks patchy. It could play two-paced. Win the toss and bat first here. 

 

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Arun Jaitley Stadium: Key Stats and Historical Records

 

The venue has been the stage for several historic moments. West Indies still hold the record for the highest Test score here — a mammoth 644/8 in 1959. India’s best at this ground came in 2008, with a commanding 613/7.

 

Batting greats like Dilip Vengsarkar (673 runs), Sunil Gavaskar (668), and Sachin Tendulkar (643) have all dominated here. Among bowlers, Anil Kumble’s iconic 10-wicket haul in 1999 stands tall, as he tops the wicket-takers chart with 58 scalps, followed by R Ashwin (33) and Kapil Dev (32).

 

The stage is set, and the pitch promises another gripping Test contest in the heart of Delhi.