4 records/milestones made by West Indies on Day 4 of IND vs WI 2025 2nd Test

On the fourth day of the second Test against India in Delhi, West Indies put up a commendable display of determination, taking the contest into the final day under pressure. After India enforced the follow-on, the visitors began their second innings on a strong note, making significant strides in runs. John Campbell and Shai Hope both recorded great centuries, while Roston Chase (40), Justin Greaves (50*) and Jayden Seales (32) provided important assistance as West Indies added a final tally of 390 in 118.5 overs, finishing 120 runs ahead and tiring the Indian bowlers out in their search for wickets. 

India began their run chase of 121 but lost Yashasvi Jaiswal (8) early on. However, KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan rebuilt the innings to finish Day 4 at 63/1. The hosts would need only 58 runs more to win. The West Indies, although on the brink of defeat, were praised for their guts, commitment, and ability to fight back, achieving several records and milestones on a difficult day's play. 

#4 Fifth West Indies player to register a maiden Test century with a six

Opening batter John Campbell played remarkably with the bat, displaying great poise in an innings of 115 runs off 199 balls, to earn his first Test century. He hit 12 boundaries and 3 sixes during his innings. Campbell reached this milestone with a six off the fifth ball of the 58th over bowled by Ravindra Jadeja, which was a special moment for him.

With this achievement, Campbell became the fifth West Indian batter to score a maiden Test century with a six, joining Collins King, Robert Samuels, Ridley Jacobs, and Shane Dowrich. He also did it off 48 innings, which is the second most innings taken by a West Indian opener to score a first Test century, illustrating his progress and fight while batting.

#3 Most innings taken by a West Indies batter between two Test centuries

Shai Hope finally brought an end to an eight-year wait for a Test century, exhibiting the requisite patience and class on Day 4. He reached the milestone in style, guiding a boundary off Mohammed Siraj's last ball of the 83rd over. Hope's previous Test hundreds came back in 2017 against England when he famously made twin tons at Headingley. Since then, he has had to endure a long drought, which made this hundred an intense, emotional and therefore special moment in Hope's career.

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Hope also set a new record for the longest run between two Test hundreds by a West Indian batter with this milestone. He took 58 innings to accumulate the milestone between 2017 and 2025, edging out Jermaine Blackwood's previous record of the longest innings between two Test hundreds (47 innings) from 2015-2020. The innings evidenced Hope's perseverance and mental strength, and just how remarkable it is for him to return to the longest format at his best after it appeared as though he was struggling to perform throughout the years and was often close, but couldn't break the barrier.

#2 Fourth-highest 10th-wicket stand by West Indies in Tests played in India

Justin Greaves and Jayden Seales displayed tremendous grit and determination for the final wicket, frustrating the Indian bowlers on day four. The duo put together a crucial 79-run stand from 132 balls, showcasing both discipline and intent. Their partnership not only steadied the innings but also helped the West Indies extend their lead beyond the 100-run mark, turning what looked like a modest total into a respectable one and keeping the contest alive heading into the final day.

This defiant partnership between Greaves and Seales went down as the fourth-highest 10th-wicket stand against India in India. It placed them in elite company, with Pakistan’s Zulfiqar Ahmed and Amir Elahi still holding the record after their 104-run partnership in Chennai back in 1952. The West Indian tailenders’ resistance under pressure highlighted their fighting spirit and ensured their side ended the innings on a positive note, frustrating India’s hopes of an early finish.

#1 Two West Indies batters scoring centuries in the same Test match against India on Indian soil

John Campbell and Shai Hope both struck magnificent hundreds in the second innings for the visitors on day four, showcasing resilience and class against a strong Indian bowling attack. Their centuries not only helped the West Indies post a competitive total but also brought stability to their innings after early setbacks. This impressive feat marked a rare occurrence in West Indies cricket history — two of their batters scoring hundreds in the same Test innings against India on Indian soil.

Remarkably, this was only the third time such an achievement had taken place. The previous instance came in 1974, when Gordon Greenidge (107) and Clive Lloyd (163) both scored centuries in Bengaluru. The first occasion dates back to 1948–49, when legends Everton Weekes (101) and Clyde Walcott (108) reached triple figures in Kolkata. Campbell and Hope’s efforts added a new chapter to this historic list, reaffirming the West Indies’ fighting spirit in Test cricket.