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Chasing 121 runs, KL Rahul guided India to victory with an unbeaten 58 off 108 balls, including six fours and two sixes. Rahul shared a 79-run second-wicket partnership with Sai Sudharsan (39). The second Test match dragged into the fifth day morning session due to the resistance from the West Indies batters. India Equal South Africa's Record for Most Consecutive Test Series Wins India have secured their 10th consecutive Test series win against the West Indies, equaling South Africa's record of 10 series wins against the same opponents from 1998 to 2024. India also extended their unbeaten streak against the Men in Maroon to 27 Test matches. The team has consistently outperformed the West Indies, especially at home, where the visitors have lost all six of their most recent Tests. Most Consecutive Test Series Wins Against an Opposition:

Series Wins	Team	Against	Time Period
10	India	West Indies	2000-2025
10	South Africa	West Indies	1998-2024
9	Australia	West Indies	2000-2022
8	Australia	England	1989-2003
8	Sri Lanka	Zimbabwe	1996-2020

Longest Unbeaten Streak Against an Opposition in Tests:

Streak	Team	Against	Time Period
47	England	New Zealand	1930-1975
30	England	Pakistan	1961-1982
29	West Indies	England	1976-1988
27	India	West Indies	2002-2025
24	Australia	South Africa	1911-1952
24	West Indies	India	1948-1971

First India vs West Indies Test to Reach Fifth Day Since 2011 Notably, it was the first Test between India and the West Indies to go into the fifth day since 2011. The chase lasted just about an hour in the morning session, but the West Indies displayed unexpected resistance throughout the game. India secured a 2-0 series win under Shubman Gill, who captained the team in his first home Test series. The victory reflected a balanced team effort, with both batting and bowling units performing consistently across the two matches. Indian bowlers claimed all 40 West Indies wickets, with pacers and spinners showing patience on slower tracks. The batting lineup contributed five centuries. It is worth mentioning that the team also bolstered their chances in the 2025-27 World Test Championship. India posted a massive total in 1st innings India posted a massive total of 518/5 before declaring in their first innings. In response, the visitors were bowled out for just 248, giving India a 270-run lead. Captain Shubman Gill enforced the follow-on, hoping his bowlers could capitalize on the advantage. The West Indies showed fighting spirit in their second innings. John Campbell (115) and Shai Hope (103) scored centuries, while Justine Graves (50) and Jayden Seales (32) added a 79-run partnership for the 10th wicket. After resuming post-lunch on Day 4, the Indian bowlers regained control, triggering a collapse that saw the West Indies bowled out for 390 in the second innings, despite having been 271/3 at one stage.