In a commanding display of spin bowling, Kuldeep Yadav claimed three crucial wickets during the morning session on day three of the second test between India and West Indies in New Delhi. The West Indies, struggling at 217-8 by lunch, faced the looming threat of following on. Yadav’s impressive figures of 4-72 in 22 overs underscored his pivotal role in India’s dominance. Khary Pierre and Anderson Phillip, both unbeaten on 19, provided some resistance, but the tourists remained in a precarious position. India, having amassed a formidable 518-5 in their first innings thanks to centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal (175) and Shubman Gill (129 not out), now led by 301 runs. The West Indies, resuming at 140-4, saw their hopes dwindle as Yadav dismissed Shai Hope (36) and Tevin Imlach (21) in quick succession. Justin Greaves (17) also fell victim to Yadav’s precision, while Mohammed Siraj accounted for Jomel Warrican (1). Despite a resilient 42-run partnership between Pierre and Phillip, the West Indies’ struggles continued, extending their winless streak against India to 26 tests since 2002. India, leading the two-match series 1-0 after a comprehensive victory in the first test, remained firmly in control.