'Free ke points mil Gaye Windies ko' - Fans react as India settles for 1-0 series win against West Indies after weather forces second Test to end in draw

IND vs WI 2nd Test (Source: Twitter)

India won the series 1-0 against West Indies as the second Test in Trinidad ended in a draw after the final day's play was washed out. After a dominant victory in Dominica, India aimed to sweep the series 2-0, but the rain had the last laugh. India began their 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) campaign on a positive note, but a draw means both teams share four points.

Windies were crushed in the first Test with the visitors claiming victory by an innings and 141 runs inside three days. However, they came up with a better performance in the next match even though India were in the driver's seat for most of the time. The Men in Blue were eight wickets away from a series whitewash, while West Indies needed 289 runs on Day 5 to level the series.

Asked to bat first, India posted a massive total of 438 on the back of Virat Kohli's magnificent hundred and half-centuries from Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravichandran Ashwin. In reply, West Indies started off their innings well with their captain Kraigg Brathwaite scoring a half-century. However, on Day 4 they faced a collapse, losing their last five wickets with Mohammed Siraj destroying the lower order.

After taking a massive lead of 183 runs in the first innings, the Indian openers came out all guns blazing and scored rapidly to extend their lead. Chasing 365, the West Indies openers started cautiously but Ashwin grabbed two wickets before stumps to put India in the driver's seat. However, rain played spoilsport on Day 5 and ended the game without a result.

ODI series expected to garner more attention as India prepares for World Cup

The focus now shifts to limited-overs cricket, which will start with a three-match ODI series, followed by a five-match T20I series. Barbados will host the first two ODIs starting on Thursday, July 27. India will look to continue their dominance in the 50-over format as well, as it will serve as a warm-up series for the upcoming Asia Cup and ODI World Cup. West Indies, on the other hand, will want a fresh start after their heartbreaking exit from the WC Qualifiers.

Here's how fans reacted to India winning the series after the second Test match ends in a draw: 

I hope India doesn't qualify for the WTC Final because I don't want them to lose the 3rd Consecutive Final.

— Dhaanush (@SuperSportsmass) July 24, 2023

Just another Virat Kohli overseas century didn't end up in winning. 😖😖

— DK (@CricCrazyDK) July 24, 2023

Congratulations to team India for winning cycle agarbati test series powered by Vimal pan masala and sponsored by dream 11

— Bateman (@baldaati) July 24, 2023

We won the series but lose valuable point which can heart us in future

— CricJigyasa (@CricJigyasa) July 24, 2023

No way we lost our valuable 8 points in a futile draw. India could have all out WI in 60 overs if the match started at 12:30.

— Mukund Agarwal (@RealMukundA) July 24, 2023

Free ke points mil Gaye west indies ko bc

— Rohit (@rohit_0718) July 24, 2023

Bas yahi jeeto aur bade bade final mai haar jao 👀

— Nilesh Shukla (@Nileshshukla97) July 24, 2023

It's a sad ending as it will cost WTC points. Despite the rain playing spoilsport & causing the 2nd #WIvIND Test to end in a draw, there's no denying that #TeamIndia's performance was exceptional in both matches! 🇮🇳🏏 Winning the 1st Test & dominating the second until the rain.

— Ayush Gupta (@ayush_gupta45) July 24, 2023

Finally 2-0 rain wins 2 test in 2 day . What a performance.

— Sadab (@Sadab18806317) July 24, 2023

India lost valuable points 🙄

— Ash (@Ashsay_) July 24, 2023