When was the last time a Test in India went into Day 5? | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: India were left with just 58 runs to seal a 2-0 series sweep as they reached 63-1 on Day 4 of the second Test against West Indies. KL Rahul was unbeaten on 25, while Sai Sudharsan held firm on 30 from 47 balls, hitting five boundaries. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had scored a brilliant 175 in the first innings, was dismissed for eight as India chased 121 for victory. Although there was an option to extend play by 30 minutes, it wasn’t needed.West Indies made India toil in their second innings, with Shai Hope scoring his first Test century in eight years to help the visitors reach 390 in 118.5 overs. John Campbell also notched his maiden Test hundred, and a 79-run stand for the last wicket ensured India had to bat on Day 5.West Indies had scored 248 in their first innings in reply to India’s massive 518-5 declared, giving away a 270-run lead. In the morning session, Campbell, whose previous best was 68 against New Zealand in 2020, batted brilliantly alongside Hope. The pair added 177 runs, reducing India’s lead to just 18 at lunch. Campbell fell lbw to Ravindra Jadeja before the break, and Mohammed Siraj then removed Hope for 103, sparking a collapse. Kuldeep Yadav ran through the lower order, dismissing Tevin Imlach, Roston Chase, and Khary Pierre in quick succession to finish with eight wickets.West Indies reached 361-9 at tea after a 30-minute extension, with Justin Greaves (50) and Jaydon Seales (32) frustrating the tiring Indian bowlers before Jasprit Bumrah (3-44) wrapped up the innings. It was only the fourth time since 1961 that India had to bat again in a Test after enforcing the follow-on.
When was the last time a Test in India went into Day 5?
Such extended contests are rare in India, a country where home conditions usually favour the hosts. The last Test in India to go the full five days was the opening match of the three-Test series against New Zealand in Bengaluru in 2024. Rain had washed out Day 1, and India were bowled out for just 46. New Zealand responded with 402, thanks to Rachin Ravindra’s brilliant 134 off 157 balls, and went on to win by eight wickets. Ravindra was named Player of the Match for his exceptional performance.
