In a commanding display of batting prowess, Yashasvi Jaiswal led India to a strong position on the opening day of the second Test against West Indies in New Delhi. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 173 runs, guiding India to 318-2 at stumps on Friday. The young opener notched his seventh Test century, facing 253 deliveries and showcasing remarkable resilience and skill throughout the day. Shubman Gill, captaining India for the first time in seven Tests, won the toss and elected to bat, contributing 20 not out by the close of play. India’s dominance continued after their emphatic victory in the first Test, where they won by an innings and 40 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. West Indies, who have not defeated India in their last 26 Tests since 2002, struggled to contain the hosts. Jaiswal reached his century off 145 balls, including 16 fours, during the second session. Earlier, India had gone to lunch at 94-1, with Lokesh Rahul dismissed for 38 off 54 balls. Sai Sudharsan, who scored a career-best 87, partnered with Jaiswal in a 193-run stand for the second wicket, propelling India to 220-1 at tea. Despite a dropped catch by West Indies’ Jomel Warrican, Sudharsan was eventually dismissed lbw in the final session. Jaiswal and Gill then steered India safely to the end of the day. Jaiswal’s innings marked the third-highest individual score by an Indian batter on the first day of a Test, trailing only Wasim Jaffer and Shikhar Dhawan. The 23-year-old left-handed opener, who has now crossed 150 five times in 48 Test innings, appears poised for further success on Saturday. India fielded an unchanged lineup, while West Indies made two changes, bringing in Anderson Phillip and Tevin Imlach.