Day four of the second Test match between India and West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium delivered unexpected drama not just on the field, but off it. While India was steadily progressing towards a 2-0 series victory, an unusual incident in the stands quickly stole the spotlight and went viral across social media.
Broadcast cameras captured a startling moment when a girl was seen slapping and nearly physically assaulting a boy amidst the crowd. This happened during the West Indies’ second innings, with their score at 293/4. The visuals left both the commentators and the live audience stunned, prompting widespread discussions about stadium security and appropriate crowd conduct during sporting events.
On the cricketing front, India was chasing a target of 121 runs. KL Rahul contributed 25 runs (not out), and Sai Sudharsan scored 30 runs off 47 balls. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had impressed with 175 in the first innings, was dismissed for just eight runs. The West Indies had earlier shown resilience, with centuries from Shai Hope and John Campbell extending the match into its fifth day, marking a rare occurrence since 1961 where India had to bat again after enforcing a follow-on.
Kuldeep Yadav was India’s bowling hero, claiming eight wickets in the match. He was well-supported by Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mohammed Siraj through a prolonged bowling effort. Despite India’s overall dominance, a stubborn 79-run last-wicket partnership by the West Indies pushed the contest further.
Ultimately, while the cricket itself was absorbing, the viral fan confrontation overshadowed the game in online conversations, with clips of the altercation being widely shared and debated.