Here are highlights of the India vs West Indies second Test match in Hyderabad.
West Indies captain Jason Holder won the toss and decided to bat first against Indian the second Test of the two-match series on Friday.
After producing a dominant performance against West Indies in the first Test, India will be aiming for a whitewash while taking on the visiting side in their second clash at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday.
India vs West Indies, 2nd Test: Live Scorecard
"It was tough sitting outside and watching the game but it happens. It's just a matter for us to rebound and play some proper cricket in this game," Holder, who returned to the side for this game, said at the toss.
"We all know we are capable of doing that and we have done some really good things in the past. It's just a matter for us to pull it together in this game."
Kemar Roach, back after a family bereavement, was conspicuously absent in the West Indies playing XI despite his pace and experience.
India counterpart Virat Kohli conceded he, too, would have preferred to bat first.
"It looks like a good pitch. Hyderabad usually remains the same, we're not too bothered about the toss but yes, we'd have batted first," Kohli said.
1. India vs West Indies 2nd Test
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Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and West Indies Captain Jason Holder pose with the Test series cup during the first day's play of the second Test cricket match between India and West Indies at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad (Image: AFP)
2. India vs West Indies, 1st Test: Recap
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India are leading 1-0 in the series after wining the first Test at Rajkot. The Virat Kohli-led side had thrashed the Carribean side by an innings and 272 runs in a one-sided opening Test of the series. (Image: AFP)
3. India vs West Indies, 2nd Test: Playing XIs
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India: KL Rahul, Prithvi Shaw, C Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite, K Powell, Shai Hope, S Hetmyer, Sunil Ambris, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich, Jason Holder, J Warrican, D Bishoo, Shannon Gabriel
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4. Shardul Thakur debuts
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Shardul Thakur made his Test debut for India as Mohammed Shami was rested for the match. Holder returned as Winidies captain in place of Keemo Paul while spinner Jomel Warrican came in for Sheman Lewis. However, there was no Kemar Roach in the West Indies playing XI.
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5. Shardul Thakur injured
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Shardul Thakur's debut in Test cricket didn't go as planned for the young pacer as he was forced to leave the field due to a groin strain after bowling only 10 deliveries. (Image: AFP)
6. Selfie with Virat Kohli
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A fan managed to enter the field of play to click a selfie with India captain Virat Kohli in the first session. (Image: AFP)
7. Windies 86/3 at Lunch
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West Indies reached 86/3 at lunch. R Ashiwn got India the first strike when he sent back Kieran Powell for 22. Kuldeep Yadav got the wicket of the other opener Kraigg Brathwaite (14). Umesh Yadav removed Shai Hope (36) just before lunch. (Image: AFP)
8. Three more wickets in session 2
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India took three more wickets in the second session as Windies were 197/6 at tea break. Shimron Hetmyer (12) was trapped lbw by Kuldeep while Sunil Ambris (18) was caught by Ravindra Jadeja off Kuldeep's bowling. Roston Chase and Shane Dowrich added 59 runs for the sixth wicket. Umesh Yadav got his second wicket when he sent back Dowrich (30). (Image: AFP)
9. Partnership broken
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West Indies captain Jason Holder perished for a well-compiled 52 off 92. The right-hander got out after trying to pull of short ball from Umesh Yadav. The ball kissed his glove and Rishabh Pant took an easy catch behind the stumps. Holder added 104 runs for the seventh wicket with Roston Chase. (Image: AFP)
10. A good day for Windies
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West Indies ended the day at 295/7 from 95 overs. Rostin Chase was not-out on 98 off 174 deliveries. The visitors can be proud of their performance, with the right-handed Chase heading towards a fourth Test century. (Image: AFP)
