The first Test match between India and West Indies begins today, October 2, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
This series is part of the World Test Championship, and both teams will be vying for points.
Some interesting statistics have emerged ahead of the match, which are of special interest to cricket fans.
What is India’s lowest score in a Test match?
India’s lowest score in Test cricket is 36 runs. This shameful innings came in the second innings of the Adelaide Test against Australia in 2020. The entire team was all out in just 21.2 overs.
The second lowest score is 42, which came against England at Lord’s in 1974. The record for the lowest total at home was 46 runs, set recently against New Zealand.
These statistics show that India’s batting can sometimes struggle.
How Many Times has IND won against WI?
India and West Indies have played 100 Test matches so far. India has won 23 of these, West Indies 30, and 47 have been drawn. However, in the 54 Tests played in India, India has the upper hand – 17 wins, West Indies 14, and 23 draws.
India has won the most recent 10 Tests with a clean sweep of 7-0. In the 2018 series, India swept the series 2-0.
These records make India the favorites in this series.
Who won the toss IND vs WI?
West Indies won the toss in today’s first Test and chose to bat first. Captain Shai Hope made this decision based on the pitch, as it could help the fast bowlers in the initial overs.
India had to bowl, and Mohammed Siraj took four wickets to restrict the West Indies to 162. Jasprit Bumrah also took three wickets.
The West Indies had the advantage of the toss, but India’s bowling made a comeback.
Has West Indies ever won a Test series in India?
Yes, the West Indies have won a Test series in India, but the last time was in 1983-84 when they achieved a 3-0 clean sweep.
This was their last major achievement under the leadership of captain Viv Richards. After that, India never lost a series to the West Indies at home.
After 1994, the West Indies have not won a Test in India.
The West Indies seem to have little chance of springing a surprise in this series.
How long has India been unbeaten against West Indies?
India last lost a Test series against the West Indies in 2002. Since then, India has remained unbeaten against the West Indies not only at home but also on Caribbean soil.
After 2002, India played seven Test series against the West Indies, winning all of them. At home, India won the series in 2002-03, 2008, 2011, 2018, and 2023.
India also achieved a clean sweep in the West Indies in 2006 and 2016. This time too, India has the upper hand.
