The West Indies Test cricket team toured India for a two-match Test series, which India won convincingly 2-0. The first Test in Ahmedabad ended with India defeating the West Indies by an innings and 140 runs, highlighted by centuries from KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja was named Player of the Match for his all-round effort, including 4 wickets in the West Indies’ second innings, while Mohammed Siraj contributed significantly with 7 wickets across both innings.
In the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India secured a 7-wicket victory, completing a dominant series sweep. The young Indian side, despite the absence of veterans, showcased depth in batting and bowling, delighting fans with consistent performances throughout the series.
West Indies Tour of India 2025 Schedule
The West Indies played a two-Test series in India, with India winning both matches at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, and Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
| Date | Match No. | Match | Venue | Time (GMT) | Time (Local) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 02, Thursday – October 06, Monday | Match 1 | India vs West Indies, 1st Test | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 04:00 AM | 09:30 AM | India won by an innings and 140 runs |
| October 10, Friday – October 14, Tuesday | Match 2 | India vs West Indies, 2nd Test | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 04:00 AM | 09:30 AM | India won by 7 wkts |
West Indies Tour of India 2025 – Test Highlights
2nd Test Highlights – Day 1 to Day 5
Day 1 – October 10, 2025
West Indies Innings:
- West Indies won the toss and elected to bat.
- The Indian bowlers maintained tight lines, picking up early wickets.
- West Indies were bowled out for 248 runs.
India Innings:
- India’s openers, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, provided a solid start.
- KL Rahul scored 50 runs off 95 balls, anchoring the innings.
- Shubman Gill contributed with a quick 50 runs off 61 balls.
- India declared their innings at 518/5, with Shubman Gill remaining unbeaten on 129 runs.
Day 2 – October 11, 2025
India Innings:
- India’s batsmen continued to dominate.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal played a stellar knock, scoring 175 runs.
- Shubman Gill’s 129* anchored the innings, leading to the declaration at 518/5.
West Indies Innings:
- West Indies began their second innings, trailing by 270 runs.
- The Indian bowlers applied pressure, taking early wickets.
- West Indies were bowled out for 248 runs in their first innings.
Day 3 – October 12, 2025
West Indies Innings:
- West Indies were forced to follow-on due to their first innings deficit.
- The Indian bowlers continued their dominance, taking quick wickets.
- West Indies were bowled out for 248 runs in their first innings.
India Innings:
- India began their second innings, aiming to set a target for West Indies.
- KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal provided a solid start.
- India ended the day at 63/1, needing 58 more runs to win.
Day 4 – October 13, 2025
West Indies Innings:
- West Indies faced a challenging task, needing to build partnerships.
- John Campbell and Shai Hope scored centuries, leading the fightback.
- West Indies were bowled out for 390 runs in their second innings.
India Innings:
- India resumed their chase, requiring 121 runs for victory.
- KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan steadied the innings.
- India ended the day at 63/1, needing 58 more runs to win.
Day 5 – October 14, 2025
India Innings:
- India resumed their chase, requiring 58 runs for victory.
- KL Rahul anchored the innings, scoring 58 runs.
- India reached the target, winning by 7 wickets and completing a 2-0 series sweep.
1st Test Highlights – Day 1 to Day 3
Day 1 – October 2, 2025
- West Indies won the toss and elected to bat at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
- India struck early with Mohammed Siraj taking 3 wickets: Tagenarine Chanderpaul (0), Brandon King (13), and Alick Athanaze (12), reducing WI to 90/5 by lunch.
- Kuldeep Yadav removed Shai Hope for 26, leaving West Indies in trouble.
- The day ended with WI struggling at 162 all out, giving India a massive advantage.
Day 2 – October 3, 2025
- India began their innings with confidence; KL Rahul scored 104, Dhruv Jurel made 102, and Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 104.
- India declared at a formidable 448/5, giving them a lead of 286 runs.
- West Indies started their second innings poorly, losing early wickets and showing signs of collapse.
Day 3 – October 4, 2025
- Ravindra Jadeja starred with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 54 runs in the second innings.
- Mohammed Siraj continued his fine form with 7 wickets across both innings.
- West Indies were bowled out for 146 in their second innings, handing India a victory by an innings and 140 runs.
- Player of the Match: Ravindra Jadeja for his all-round performance, including a century and 4 wickets.
West Indies Tour of India 2025 Squad Updates
Both team haven’t announced their squad. There has been a delay from the Indian side due to internal changes in the selection committee. A BCCI official told InsideSport in an interview:
“We still have a month to go, and since this is a home series, it won’t be an issue. Ideally, we want the new selectors to come on board before the squad is named. But if the process stretches, the current committee will announce the squad.”
According to some BCCI sources, there will be some changes in the current selection panel, with two members likely to be replaced. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar will retain his position, but other selectors like Shiv Sundar Das, Subroto Banerjee, and Sridharan Sharath may leave the selection committee. The interview process for potential candidates is expected to take around two weeks, suggesting that India’s Test squad will be announced in the second or third week of September.
West Indies and India Head-to-Head in Tests
India and the West Indies have faced each other 101 times in test format, with the West Indies winning 30 games. A total of 47 matches have ended in a draw.
| Total Matches Played | 102 |
| India Won | 25 |
| West Indies Won | 30 |
| Draw | 47 |
The Indian team has been a dominant force against the West Indies in the last few years. Since 2001, India has lost just two out of 30 matches against the West Indies and has been victorious on 16 occasions. The West Indies last won a Test match against India in 2002.
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Where to Watch West Indies Tour of India 2025
In India, fans can watch the series live on the Star Sports network, with coverage available in Hindi and English. JioHotstar will live-stream this series on its app and website. In the West Indies, full test match coverage will be broadcast on the ESPN Caribbean platform.
Meanwhile, cricket fans in the UK and Ireland can enjoy this series on TNT Sports. The live streaming of both matches will be available on the Discovery+ app and website.
