The Campbell Hope India Test has turned into a classic! John Campbell and Shai Hope produced an unforgettable stand to defy India after being forced to follow on in the Delhi Test 2025. Their brilliant partnership helped West Indies survive Day 3 and push the match into Day 4 for the first time in six Tests against India.
🌟 Campbell Hope India Test: Kuldeep Yadav Dominates Early
India’s left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav delivered magic once again in the Campbell Hope India Test, claiming a magnificent five-wicket haul as West Indies were bowled out for 248. His control, flight, and sharp turn dismantled the middle order, setting India up for a dominant position.
India then enforced the follow-on with a 270-run lead, expecting an easy finish — but what followed was an epic fightback that changed the course of the match.
💥 Campbell and Hope Lead Stunning Fightback
When West Indies slipped to 33/2, the Campbell Hope India Test suddenly looked one-sided. But John Campbell and Shai Hope turned the tables with counterattacking brilliance. Campbell reached his career-best 87 not out, while Hope scored a gritty 66*, adding a century partnership that left India searching for answers.
Campbell struck Ravindra Jadeja for a towering six over long-on, while Hope punished Washington Sundar with elegant stroke play. The pair’s defiance helped West Indies cut down the deficit to under 100 by stumps.
⚡ India’s Bowlers Run Out of Answers
Captain Shubman Gill turned to every bowler — Bumrah, Siraj, Kuldeep, Sundar — but the pitch flattened out. Even India’s strike bowlers couldn’t break through as the Campbell Hope India Test partnership reached record heights for West Indies in 2025.
By stumps, West Indies were 173/2 (f/o), trailing by just 97 runs — an incredible turnaround.
🔮 What’s Next in the Campbell Hope India Test?
With two days remaining, the Campbell Hope India Test promises more drama. Can India strike back, or will West Indies script a famous escape in Delhi?
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