In an encounter at Queens Park Oval in Trinidad, India secured a historic test series victory against the West Indies, though with a twist of disappointment due to a rain-affected draw in the second test match. The torrential rain on the crucial fifth day of play, leading to the unfortunate suspension of the match, left both teams unable to claim a decisive win.
India, aiming to accumulate valuable points for the World Test Championship 2023-25, put up a dominant display throughout the series. In the second test match, they showcased their batting prowess by amassing a formidable total of 438 runs in the first innings.
Their commanding performance continued as they declared their second innings at 181/2, setting the West Indies a challenging target of 365 runs to win the match.
On the fourth day of play, India's bowlers were successful in reducing the West Indies to 76/2 in their second innings, putting them in a strong position to claim a victory on the final day. However, the persistent rain hampered the prospects of a thrilling finish.
The match officials, in an attempt to compensate for lost overs on previous days, rescheduled the start time of the final day 30 minutes earlier than usual. But despite their best efforts, the weather gods remained unyielding, and the rain gods wreaked havoc once again, making any further play impossible.
The match was ultimately declared a draw, granting India a 1-0 series victory.