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India vs West Indies HIGHLIGHTS 2nd Test, Day 3: Campbell-Hope steer WI to 173/2 at stumps

A century run-stand in the middle by Hope and Campbell has cut India's lead to less than 100 runs now as they would hope to continue the same on Day 4 tomorrow.

Shashwat Nishant New Delhi
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4 min read Last Updated : Oct 12 2025 | 4:59 PM IST

4:52 PM

India vs West Indies LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd Test Day 3: WI 173/2 at stumps!

West Indies batters Shai Hope and John Campbell comeback in style for the visitors as their unbeaten 138-run partnership takes WI to 173/2 in 49 overs at the end of Day 3.

4:38 PM

India vs West Indies LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd Test Day 3: 150 up for WI!

Between overs 41 and 45, West Indies advanced steadily to 156/2, with both John Campbell and Shai Hope continuing their impressive partnership. Hope brought up a much-awaited Test fifty—his first in 32 innings—earning a standing ovation from teammates. Campbell, meanwhile, played with composure, moving into the 80s with a mix of sweeps and drives. Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja operated in tandem but struggled to break the stand, with occasional loose deliveries punished. The 100-run stand between the pair marked the Windies' best partnership of the series. Their calm, measured approach has put West Indies in a strong position.

4:18 PM

India vs West Indies LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd Test Day 3: WI 138/2 after 40 overs!

Between overs 36 and 40, West Indies progressed to 138/2, with John Campbell and Shai Hope extending their dominant partnership past 100 runs—the first century stand of the series. Campbell reached his highest Test score (73*), showing resilience and intent, including a confident sweep for four. Hope looked in control, striking consecutive boundaries off Bumrah in the 37th over and moving to 48*. Bumrah remained economical but couldn’t break the stand, while Washington Sundar kept things tight, conceding just five in his two overs. The duo’s partnership now stands as the most substantial for West Indies in 2025, showcasing grit and patience.

4:16 PM

India vs West Indies LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd Test Day 3: 100-run stand for WI!

Campbell and Hope put up a 100-run stand for the 3rd wicket as the visitors start to cut down India's lead on the day.

3:57 PM

India vs West Indies LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd Test Day 3: WI 119/2 after 35 overs!

Between overs 31 and 35, West Indies added just six runs, taking the score to 119/2. Shai Hope and John Campbell continued to build steadily, taking their partnership to 83*—the highest by West Indies in Tests in 2025. Hope struck one boundary off Kuldeep Yadav but otherwise played watchfully. Jasprit Bumrah was introduced in the 33rd over and bowled with precision, conceding just one run in two overs, including a maiden first over. Washington Sundar and Kuldeep maintained tight lines, drying up the scoring. Campbell looked composed, reaching 65*, while Hope remained unbeaten on 37 as West Indies looked to consolidate.

3:33 PM

India vs West Indies LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd Test Day 3: WI 113/2 after 30 overs!

From overs 25 to 30, West Indies moved to 113/2 with John Campbell on 63 and Shai Hope on 33. The pair steadily built the innings, bringing up the team's highest partnership of the series. Campbell swept Kuldeep Yadav for a boundary in the 29th over and looked confident, while Hope found the fence with an inside edge in the 26th. Kuldeep, initially expensive, improved his control and beat the bat multiple times. Washington Sundar remained economical and probing throughout, giving little away. Despite the slow run rate, the batters remained solid, frustrating India’s spinners and setting a stable platform.

3:14 PM

India vs West Indies LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd Test Day 3: WI 97/2 after 25 overs!

West Indies built solid momentum between overs 21 and 25, with John Campbell and Shai Hope forming a strong partnership. Campbell reached his half-century with aggressive sweep shots, including a six and two boundaries off Kuldeep Yadav, whose first over went for 15 runs. Shai Hope supported well, lofting a six off Kuldeep and driving two fours off Sundar. Despite a couple of close LBW reviews against Campbell, he survived both. Washington Sundar tightened up with a maiden 25th over, while Kuldeep was expensive early on. West Indies progressed to 97/2 after 25 overs, with the partnership strengthening their resistance.

3:02 PM

India vs West Indies LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd Test Day 3: 50 for Campbell!

First fifty of the 2nd Test in the series by a WI batter (Campbell) who completes it in 69 deliveries.

2:53 PM

India vs West Indies LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd Test Day 3: WI 60/2 after 20 overs!

West Indies showed signs of resistance between overs 15 to 20, adding 15 runs while maintaining a cautious approach. John Campbell led the charge with a six off Jadeja and some clever sweep shots, surviving two close LBW reviews against Sundar. Shai Hope joined in with a slog-swept six over midwicket and looked steady. Despite the occasional boundary, Ravindra Jadeja kept things tight, conceding just 2 runs in the 20th over and finishing his spell with an economical 10-3-35-0. Washington Sundar was threatening with the ball, having an LBW overturned but maintaining pressure. West Indies reached 60/2 after 20 overs, still trailing significantly.

2:49 PM

India vs West Indies LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd Test Day 3: Campbell survives twice!

2 reviews in 2 deliveries as both of them go in the favour of West Indies batter Campbell who is saved by the third umpire on two LBW calls.

2:32 PM

India vs West Indies LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd Test Day 3: Final session begins!

Washington resumes the final session with his over ending without any run and a wicket.

2:08 PM

India vs West Indies LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd Test Day 3: Athanaze cleaned up!

Washington Sundar cleans up Athanaze brilliantly as WI lose their 2nd wicket on the day.

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India vs West Indies LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd Test Day 3: WI 25/1 after 10 overs!

West Indies reached 25/1 after 10 overs in their second innings. Openers John Campbell and Tagenarine Chanderpaul made a cautious start before Siraj struck in the 9th over, removing Chanderpaul for 10 with a short ball, brilliantly caught by Shubman Gill at mid-on. Campbell looked more fluent, especially against Jadeja, hitting two boundaries in the 10th over. Siraj bowled with great discipline, maintaining pressure with bounce and movement, finishing with figures of 5-2-4-1. Jadeja, though slightly expensive, troubled the batters with his turn and bounce. Alick Athanaze joined Campbell at the crease and survived a testing over from Siraj late in the spell.

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India vs West Indies LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd Test Day 3: Siraj gets the breakthrough!

Siraj gets the first wicket for India as Chanderpaul is caught in the trap. Brilliant catch by skipper Shubman Gill.

1:30 PM

India vs West Indies LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd Test Day 3: WI 14/0 after 5 overs!

West Indies began their second innings cautiously, reaching 14/0 after 5 overs. John Campbell and Tagenarine Chanderpaul negotiated the new ball with discipline. Siraj bowled tightly with a maiden in the fifth over, testing Campbell with consistent good length deliveries. Jadeja, from the other end, was slightly more expensive, conceding 12 runs in his two overs. Chanderpaul found the boundary with a clever glide past slip, while Campbell executed a well-placed paddle sweep for four. Both openers looked settled, showing solid defence and smart shot selection. Despite a few appeals and probing lines, the Indian bowlers couldn’t find an early breakthrough.

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First Published: Oct 12 2025 | 8:38 AM IST