In a sequence dominated thus far by India, West Indies opener John Campbell offered a vibrant spot for the guests on Day 4 of the 2nd Take a look at in Delhi, crafting a composed maiden Take a look at century. His innings was a combination of endurance and energy, that includes 115 runs off 199 balls, with 12 fours and three sixes, earlier than being dismissed lbw by Ravindra Jadeja within the sixty fourth over. Campbell's century was met with a standing ovation from the West Indies camp, acknowledging the trouble and resilience he displayed towards an Indian assault that had enforced the follow-on on Sunday after bowling out the guests for 248.
On the time of his dismissal, West Indies had been 212/3, with captain Roston Chase strolling in to hitch the center order. The innings carried historic significance as properly. Campbell is the primary West Indies opener to attain a Take a look at hundred in India in 23 years, the final being Wavell Hinds' 100 at Eden Gardens in 2002. He additionally turns into the primary West Indies opener to achieve a Take a look at hundred towards India since Daren Ganga's 135 in Basseterre in 2006 and joins an elite checklist of batters scoring their maiden Take a look at century in Delhi, a bunch that features legends reminiscent of Viv Richards and Kapil Dev. No different Indian venue has seen as many maiden Take a look at centuries together with six by West Indies batters and 17 in whole. Campbell's milestone additionally provides him to the checklist of West Indies batters who've reached their maiden Take a look at hundred with a six, alongside Collins King, Robert Samuels, Ridley Jacobs, and Shane Dowrich. Moreover, it took him 48 innings as an opener to achieve the landmark, rating second behind Trevor Goddard's 58 amongst West Indies openers. Whereas India struggled to interrupt the partnership for a lot of the session, Ravindra Jadeja finally ended Campbell's innings with an lbw, offering the hosts with an important breakthrough in a contest the place the guests have proven exceptional resistance because the follow-on was enforced.
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Do you consider that Jadeja's dismissal of Campbell was pivotal within the match?
Campbell's century stands out as a record-laden innings, highlighting each private achievement and the combating spirit of the West Indies in a dominant sequence for India.
