New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where the morning sun bakes the pitch and the afternoon breeze carries the hum of anticipation, India's batting showcase on Day 1 of the second Test against the West Indies was nothing short of a masterclass.

Yashasvi Jaiswal (173 not out) and B Sai Sudharsan (87) combined patience, precision, and timing to shepherd India to 318 for 2 in 90 overs, leaving the visitors searching for answers and fans in rapt attention.

From the outset, Jaiswal displayed the temperament of a batsman who has matured beyond his years. His seventh Test century came with all the hallmarks of a craftsman at work: the early session tempered with tight defense, the gentle nudges for singles, the calculated expansio...