Twitter Reactions: India clinch Test series as rain plays spoilsport on Day 5 in Trinidad

India vs West Indies Day 5. (Pic source: RANDY BROOKS/AFP)

Day 5 of the second Test between the West Indies and India came with big disappointment for the visitors, as no play was featured throughout the day due to the rain playing spoilsport. Throughout the day, it was raining and showed no signs of slowing down. The Windies, who were chasing a target of 365 runs in the second innings, did not get a chance to bat as the match was eventually drawn.

Just like the first Test in Dominica, team India dominated the proceedings in the second Test as well. Batting first, India posted a mammoth score of 438 runs on the board in the first innings. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma propelled the visitors to a magnificent start to the game. Jaiswal scored 57 runs, whereas Rohit amassed 80. Furthermore, with Virat Kohli’s knock of 121 runs alongside Ravindra Jadeja’s 61 and Ashwin’s 56-run knock, India were able to post a big total on the board.

Looking to minimize their trail as much as possible, the Windies did put forth an improved performance as compared to that of the first Test. However, star pacer Mohammed Siraj was absolutely sensational with the ball. Completing his five-wicket haul, Siraj’s spell was crucial in bundling the Windies out for 255 runs in the first innings. Kraigg Brathwaite’s 75-run knock, along with the joint effort by the middle order, helped the hosts improve with the bat.

As the second innings came about, the Indian team showcased an explosive performance with the bat, as half-centuries by Rohit Sharma and Ishan helped them notch 181 runs on the board and then declare their innings, thus giving a target of 365 runs to chase down for the Windies.

However, it was not going to be easy for the hosts as Ravichandran Ashwin struck early in the second innings, dismissing Kirk McKenzie and skipper Kraigg Brathwaite in the latter stages of Day 4. The Windies found themselves at a score of 76 runs with the loss of two wickets by the time Day 4 ended, and they hoped for more character from the players on Day 5. However, as rain disrupted play, they weren’t able to do that, and the match was drawn.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Mumbai ya Trinidad 🤔🌧️ pic.twitter.com/jOPINPXW4a

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) July 25, 2023

What a disappointing end to the test match!
The match is drawn and India win the series 1-0.#INDvWI #RohitSharma𓃵 pic.twitter.com/1Mzsdo8VgL

— TechvibesOffl (@Techvibesoffl) July 24, 2023

Mohammed Siraj is the Player of the Match for his exceptional spell of 5/60,

The maiden POTM award for Siraj in Test Cricket. #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/pRLLphq6cu

— Vipin Tiwari (@vipintiwari952) July 24, 2023

Match Draw
Guy’s Free k point Gaye😭😭#INDvWI #WTCFinal pic.twitter.com/SLll4GAlmU

— Hardy🇮🇳 (@Hardy320320) July 24, 2023

Rohit Sharma lifts the trophy!#INDvWI pic.twitter.com/9GxKPo0IGU

— Chandra Shekar (@Shekar4266) July 24, 2023

#India and #England teams right now! #Ashes #INDvWI #Rains #TestCricket #WTC25 pic.twitter.com/SmWYCtNRPd

— Shaan OPI (@1ProudInd) July 24, 2023

India vs West Indies in the last 9 Test series:

India won (2-0)
India won (1-0)
India won (1-0)
India won (2-0)
India won (2-0)
India won (2-0)
India won (2-0)
India won (2-0)
India won (1-0)*#INDvWI #WTC25 pic.twitter.com/ErCXayNKrm

— Durgesh Tiwary (@iDurgeshTiwary) July 24, 2023

ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

India drops to the 2nd position in the rankings after the draw against West Indies.#ICC #WIvIND #indvwionfancode #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/SkaW8SaUmL

— Sayantan Pandit (@codziac) July 25, 2023

Congratulations to Indian Cricket🏏 Team for winning the 🇮🇳India-West Indies Series23 which are held in #West_Indies.This is India’s 6th Test series wins against #WI in West-Indies,
Best Wishes boys #Cricket #ManInBlue #BCCI #INDvWI #cricketlovers #TeamIndia pic-BCCI pic.twitter.com/OhOipCXWzq

— S K Singh🇮🇳एस के सिंह (@sanjay12569) July 25, 2023

India won the Test series by 1-0 against West Indies.#INDvWI #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/WLJQ6IOKUN

— i@m•Satya  (@TechGen18) July 25, 2023