Fans react as Kuldeep Yadav shines but John Campbell and Shai Hope save West Indies against India on day three of Delhi Test

The second Test between India and West Indiesheld at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi from October 10 to 14, 2025, was a thrilling encounter with dominant performances and resilient fighting spirit. India set a massive first innings score of 518 for 5 declared, anchored by century shots from Yashasvi Jaiswal (175) and Shubman Gil (129*). However, a spectacular display of bowling by India Kuldeep Yadav and a determined resurgence at the bat by West Indies Day 3 kept the competition lively and exciting.

Kuldeep Yadav’s five-wicket masterclass on Day 3 of Delhi Test

Left wrist spinner Kuldeep was the star with the ball on day three as he ran through the West Indies batting line-up with a brilliant five-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 5 for 82 in 26.5 overs. Kuldeep’s spell was a masterpiece of control, cunning and variation, even when the tone offered little turn.

He dismantled the West Indies middle order with key dismissals including Shai Hope (36), Tevin ImlachAnd Justin Greaves in a decisive morning session. His deliveries drifted and turned sharply, beating batters’ defenses repeatedly. Kuldeep became the fastest left-arm wrist spinner to take five five-wicket hauls in the history of Test cricket, achieving this in just 15 Tests and equaling that of England. Johnny Wardlethe file. His last wicket was a cleverly disguised googly which trapped Jayden Seales lbw, sealing the West Indies innings for 248. India then enforced the follow-on, holding a lead of 270 runs.

West Indies’ third day resurgence powered by John Campbell and Shai Hope

After their first innings dismissal, West Indies began their second innings facing a significant deficit and follow-on pressure. However, opening batter Campbell and experienced middle-order batter Hope launched a spirited fightback, putting on a hard-hitting partnership that changed the momentum.

Campbell, unbeaten on 87 from 145 balls with expert timing, brought resilience and class to the crease, while Hope backed up with a fluent 66 from 103 balls, scoring his first Test fifty in six years. Their partnership was marked by aggressive but calculated stroke play, with Campbell clearing the ropes twice and Hope hitting six boundaries and two sixes.

This counter-attack helped West Indies reach 173 for 2 after 49 overs on the third day, reducing India’s lead to 97 runs. The duo’s aggressive approach unsettled the Indian bowlers and a few close calls for Campbell, saved by DRS on several occasions, added to the drama. This resurgence has instilled hope in the West Indian camp to push the match into a fourth day and avoid an innings defeat, thus setting up a gripping conclusion to this Test series.

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Here’s how fans reacted:

Magnificent from the West Indies today. It must be infuriating for their fans to know that this is possible and yet, to see it so rarely.

– Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 12, 2025

Kuldeep Yadav has 332 international wickets at the age of 30 without running regularly 🫡

– He deserves to play for India in every match. pic.twitter.com/SrUCCLqg9X

—Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 12, 2025

High 5️⃣ to the magic of Kuldeep! 🙌✨

📸: BCCI pic.twitter.com/XuL5h3ADQF

– Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 12, 2025

Kuldeep has an opportunity. And he makes it count.
A well-deserved five-wicket haul 🙌 #IndvWI

-Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 12, 2025

Shai Hope and Campbell today. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/F7jPo5yN6B

– Gangadhar (@90_andypycroft) October 12, 2025

STRAIN ON DAY 3 IN DELHI.

West Indies in 2nd innings – 173/2.
John Campbell – 87*(145)
Hope Shai – 66*(103)

– A RETURN FLIGHT TO THE MEMORIES OF THE WEST INDIES. pic.twitter.com/yUN0iNW0a4

– Man. (@Imman_18) October 12, 2025

Wow, what a performance from the West Indies, hard to believe my eyes. 😜

Thanks to Shai Hope and John Campbell for making it competitive, at least for a day!
A solid Sunday of Test cricket 🏏

A rare wicketless session – 138 runs | 4 RPOs
WI is now 97 behind.#INDvWI pic.twitter.com/YAXILTyNHU

– Mayank Kumar 🇮🇳 (@kumar_explorer) October 12, 2025

John Campbell – 87* (145)
Shai Hope – 66* (103).

WEST INDIES 173/2 ON DAY 3 STRAIN – A FIGHT TO REMEMBER. 💯 pic.twitter.com/xQHvSqql1R

– Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 12, 2025

John Campbell – 87* (145)
Shai Hope – 66* (103).

WEST INDIES 173/2 ON DAY 3 STRAIN – A FIGHT TO REMEMBER. 💯 pic.twitter.com/OeRLep6nkx

– Lucknow वाले (@akhraash) October 12, 2025

Shai Hope was on 33 when today’s innings began for WI, and he is still not out on 66 at the end of the day. He only scored 33 points all day 😭😭😭😭 How the hell can anyone watch this boring and rusty format! pic.twitter.com/AJAyI3wRCO

—Mahiya18. (@mooniesssoobin) October 12, 2025

🚨 HALF CENTURY 🚨

8️⃣0️⃣ FIFTY balls comes from Shai Hope

First test FIFTY for prospect Shai after 32 innings since January 2019.#INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/GBBQmyaKkG

– Cricket Addiction (@CricketAdd1ct) October 12, 2025

After India enforced the follow-on and picked up two early wickets, Shai Hope and John Campbell fought back superbly 🔥

Dashboard 👉 https://t.co/4elRvChFKB#Cricket #INDvWI #ShaiHope #JohnCampbell pic.twitter.com/cswL18GAaW

– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 12, 2025

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