Last Updated: October 1, 2025 04:01 PM
The first Test match between India and West Indies will be played on October 2, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
This is the first match of a two-match Test series.
The match will start at 9:30 AM IST (local time 9:00 AM IST). Both India and West Indies will start with 0 points in the points table.
Live broadcast on Star Sports.
IND vs WI: Head to Head
India holds a 7-0 lead over West Indies in the last 10 Tests.
India has a strong record against West Indies. This season will be the first time the two teams will meet.
India defeated West Indies 2-0 in the 2018 series.
India vs West Indies Team Status
India: Strong form in 2025 with 3 wins in 5 Tests. Yashasvi Jaiswal (2 recent centuries) and Shubman Gill are effective in batting.
Ravindra Jadeja (15 wickets in 5 Tests) and Jasprit Bumrah are strong in bowling. 3 wins in last 5 Tests. Recently drew 2-2 against England.
West Indies: 1 win in 4 Tests in 2025, mixed form. Shai Hope (312 runs in 4 Tests) and Roston Chase have contributed with the bat.
Alzarri Joseph (12 wickets in 4 Tests) is strong in bowling. 1 win in last 5 Tests. Recently lost 0-3 against Australia.
India Probable Playing XI
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Dhruv Jurel (WK)
- Washington Sundar
- Axar Patel
- Mohammed Siraj
- Jasprit Bumrah
West Indies Probable Playing XI
- Tagenarine Chanderpaul
- John Campbell
- Brandon King
- Alick Athanaze
- Shai Hope (C/WK)
- Roston Chase
- Justin Greaves
- Jason Holder
- Jomel Warrican
- Alzarri Joseph
- Jayden Seales
IND vs WI Match Weather & Pitch Report
Narendra Modi Stadium pitch for batting Favorable, favoring fast bowlers in the early overs, with spinners dominating later. Average first innings score 348. Teams chasing have won 40% of the time.
Temperature in Ahmedabad on October 2, 2025: 32-40°C, partly cloudy, 13 km/h wind, 40% chance of rain. A full match is expected.
IND vs WI Match Prediction
India vs West Indies Prediction: India will be led by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, and by Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja.
A strong 7-0 record and recent draws will boost confidence.
West Indies will be led by Shai Hope and Roston Chase, and by Alzarri Joseph.
India’s chances of winning are 85%, West Indies’ chances are 10%, and a draw is 5%. If India bats first and scores 350+, their chances of winning will increase.
West Indies need a big innings from Hope and early wickets from Joseph to win. India have the upper hand.
