New Delhi, Oct 13 (NationPress) India requires 121 runs to achieve a 2-0 series victory after dismissing the West Indies for 390 runs in 118.5 overs during their second innings on the fourth day of the final Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

After being bowled out for 248 and facing a massive 270-run deficit, the West Indies made a commendable effort, spearheaded by centuries from John Campbell (115) and Shai Hope (103), along with an unbeaten fifty from Justin Greaves.

Campbell, celebrating his inaugural Test century, and Hope, who secured his first hundred since 2017, combined for a pivotal third-wicket partnership of 177, showcasing remarkable resilience and skill.

India's bowlers faced challenges early on until Ravindra Jadeja made a breakthrough by dismissing Campbell lbw while he attempted a reverse sweep. Hope's partnership with Roston Chase continued to test India's patience until the introduction of the second new ball turned the match in India's favor.

Mohammed Siraj sent Hope back to the pavilion by having him chop the ball onto his stumps, igniting a collapse for the visitors that saw them drop from 271/3 to 311/9. Kuldeep Yadav emerged as the main wicket-taker, claiming Chase and Khary Pierre in the same over, finishing with figures of 3-104. Jasprit Bumrah also contributed with two wickets on a pitch that provided little assistance to seam bowlers, concluding with 3-44.

Just as India appeared set to conclude the innings, Greaves and Jayden Seales put together a resilient last-wicket partnership, amassing 79 runs over 22 overs. Greaves finished unbeaten on fifty, hitting three boundaries, while Seales added a crucial 32, extending their lead to 120 and pushing the match into a fifth day.

In the concluding session, Greaves and Seales continued to be a thorn in India's side, with India starting with only one slip and a spread-out field. Seales had two lives after KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel let go of challenging chances, allowing Greaves to reach his fifty. India's decision to bring Bumrah back proved fruitful when Seales was caught at deep square leg, ending a stubborn final-wicket partnership and the West Indies' resilient innings.

Having faced a quick defeat in Ahmedabad, the West Indies displayed commendable spirit and determination in New Delhi to avoid a second consecutive innings defeat. However, India remains the favorites to secure victory, with a manageable target and sufficient time to chase it.

Brief Scores: India 518/5 in 134.2 overs trail West Indies 248 and 390 in 118.5 overs (John Campbell 115, Shai Hope 103; Jasprit Bumrah 3-44, Kuldeep Yadav 3-104) by 120 runs