India is preparing to host West Indies for a two-match Test series, with the opening match scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 2, at the massive Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Read The Betting Professionals’ expert analysis for the 1st test match between India vs West Indies of 2025 series, including best cricket betting sites and predictions.
India vs West Indies (IND vs WI) Match Details, 1st Test Match 2025
Series | West Indies Tour of India 2025 |
Series Match No | 1st Test Match |
Format | Test |
Match Start Date | 2nd October 2025 |
Match Time | `09:30 AM IST |
Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
India vs West Indies (IND vs WI) Match Preview, 1st Test Match 2025
India Cricket Team Preview
After a challenging tour of Australia, India bounced back impressively in England, managing a hard-fought 2-2 series draw despite missing key players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Batting has been led by Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, while the bowling attack has been powered by Mohammed Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah. The absence of in-form wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant will be felt, opening opportunities for Dhruv Jurel and N Jagadeesan.
This series marks Shubman Gill’s first time leading India at home, with veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja serving as his deputy. India’s pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna is expected to spearhead the bowling, while the batting lineup will rely on Gill, Rahul, Jaiswal, and Sai Sudharsan. The spin department, featuring Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Jadeja, will look to exploit home conditions.
Coming off the disappointment of a historic home series whitewash by New Zealand, India will aim to regroup and make a strong statement in this two-match series against West Indies at home.
India Predicted Playing XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
West Indies Cricket Team Preview
West Indies, meanwhile, come into this series with plenty to prove. Since their memorable win over Pakistan in Pakistan, their form has nosedived, with a string of disappointing performances against Australia raising serious questions about their standing as a Test side. Determined to silence critics, they will look to draw inspiration from New Zealand’s remarkable triumph over India in Indian conditions.
Batting remains their biggest concern, with Brandon King being the only notable positive from the Australia tour. However, their bowling attack has shown far more promise. The spin duo of Jomel Warrican and Khary Pierre has been effective, while the pace unit led by Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph impressed before injuries ruled out both Josephs — Shamar and Alzarri — for this series. Their absence will be a major blow, but the West Indies will still hope their remaining bowlers can rise to the challenge in India’s demanding conditions.
West Indies Predicted Playing XI
Alick Athanaze, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kevlon Anderson, Brandon King, Roston Chase (c), Shai Hope, Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican (vc), Jediah Blades, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales
India vs West Indies (IND vs WI) Head to Head
India and West Indies have faced each other in a total of 100 Test matches, with West Indies holding the edge with 30 wins compared to India’s 23, while as many as 47 games have ended in draws. Their first-ever encounter took place from November 10 to 14, 1948, and the most recent meeting was held from July 20 to 24, 2023.
India vs West Indies (IND vs WI) Pitch Report, 1st Test Match 2025
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch in Ahmedabad will feature a red-soil surface with a light grass cover, trimmed to around 4–5mm before the toss. Early assistance is expected for pacers with seam movement and extra bounce, while the surface is likely to wear down gradually, bringing spinners into play as the match moves forward.
India vs West Indies (IND vs WI) 1st Test Match 2025 - Key Players to Watch Out For
India (IND)
Shubman Gill has silenced doubts with a stellar 2025, scoring 787 runs in six Tests at 65.58 with four centuries, including strong returns at this venue (154 runs at 51.33).
Yashasvi Jaiswal continues his dream start with 2,209 runs at 50.2 overall, averaging 60.6 and striking at 76.3 in India.
Jasprit Bumrah, with 219 wickets at under 20, is even more lethal at home, claiming 47 wickets at 17.19, striking every 35.5 balls.
West Indies (WI)
Jomel Warrican is in the form of his life, having taken 19 wickets in 2025 at a remarkable average of 11.68, striking every 29 balls, and will be key on India’s turning tracks.
With injuries depleting the pace stocks, promising youngster Johann Layne could make his Test debut; he boasts 66 first-class wickets at 22.3 with a strike rate of 38 balls, shaping up as a lively fast bowler.
Jayden Seales, now the spearhead of the attack in the absence of Shamar and Alzarri Joseph, already has 88 wickets in 21 Tests at 22.3, striking every 39.3 balls, and will shoulder much of the workload.
India vs West Indies (IND vs WI) Betting Odds
According to 1xBet, India are overwhelming favorites to win the first Test, with odds of 1.07, while West Indies are long shots at 25. The odds for a draw stand at 11.6.
India vs West Indies Win Probability
Google’s win probability model gives India a 91% chance of winning the first Test, with West Indies at just 2% and a draw at 7%.
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