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India beat West Indies by 7-wickets in the second Test to clinch the series 2-0. (AP)
India clinched a decisive 7-wicket victory against the West Indies in the second Test at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday morning. The hosts, led by Shubman Gill, successfully chased down 121 runs in 35.2 overs, with KL Rahul scoring an unbeaten fifty.
This 2-0 series win marked a significant milestone as India matched South Africa's world record.The victory helped India achieve their 10th consecutive Test series win against the West Indies, equaling South Africa's record of similar wins against the Caribbean team. India's dominance over West Indies has been remarkable, with no defeats in their last 27 encounters. Their last loss to West Indies came way back in May 2002 at Kingston, Jamaica.
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The West Indies' struggles in India continue to mount. They've now lost six straight Tests on Indian soil. However, this isn't their worst record - Australia hold that distinction with seven consecutive Test losses in India between 2008 and 2013.At the same time, the match venue, Arun Jaitley Stadium, has become a fortress for India. They haven't lost there since March 1993, when they defeated Zimbabwe. This 14-match unbeaten streak is now India's longest at any home venue, surpassing their 13-match runs at both Mohali and Brabourne Stadium.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The current West Indies setup faces challenging times. Their coach Darren Sammy witnessed the beginning of this losing streak when he was captain. The new skipper, Roston Chase, hasn't found success either, losing all five matches under his leadership. He shares this unfortunate record with Kraigg Brathwaite, who also lost his first five Tests as captain.Most consecutive Test series win vs an opposition
- 10* - India vs West Indies (2000-)
- 10 - South Africa vs West Indies (1998-2024)
- 9 - Australia vs West Indies (2000-2022)
- 8 - Australia vs England (1989-2003)
- 8 - Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe (1996-2020)
Most consecutive defeats vs India in India
- 7 - vs Australia
- 6 - vs Sri Lanka
- 6 - vs New Zealand
- 6 - vs West Indies
India's unbeaten record at stadiums in India
- 14 - Arun Jaitley Stadium (New Delhi)
- 13 - IS Bindra Stadium (Mohali)
- 13 - Brabourne Stadium (Mumbai)