Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report – IND vs WI 2nd Test 2025
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report: India will face the West Indies in the second Test of the 2025 home series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on October 10, 2025, starting at 9:30 AM IST.
Shubman Gill-led India defeated West Indies by an innings and 140 runs in Ahmedabad to take a 1-0 lead. With KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mohammed Siraj in excellent form, India will look to win the series 2-0.
Roston Chase’s West Indies team will rely on Shai Hope, Brandon King, and their spinners, but Delhi’s spin-friendly conditions pose a significant challenge for the visiting team.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report – India vs West Indies
The Delhi pitch is considered to be batsman-friendly initially, before the spinners come into play from the third day. Historically, fourth-innings chases have been very difficult here, making the toss crucial.
Batting Conditions
- This surface allows for free stroke play with good bounce on the first two days.
- By the third day, the ball is turning and spinning rapidly, making batting difficult.
- Top-order batsmen like KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, and Dhruv Jurel will look to capitalise on this early.
Fast Bowling
- New-ball bowlers like Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna will enjoy a quick start in the morning session.
- Due to Delhi’s dry and rough surface, reverse swing could become a significant factor after 40 overs.
Spinning Bowling
- Spinners have been dominant since the third day. Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel are expected to take advantage of the sharp turn.
- West Indies spinners Roston Chase, Jomel Warrick, and Khary Pierre will need to be at their best to challenge India.
Par Score (Delhi Test)
A score above 340-350 in the first innings is considered safe.
Chasing a target in the fourth innings has rarely been successful here.
Toss Prediction – India vs West Indies
The team winning the toss is likely to bat first.
It’s nearly impossible to bat last against the quality spinners in Delhi, so putting a big score on the board will be crucial.
India vs West Indies Weather Forecast – Delhi (October 10, Day 1)
Temperature: 30-33°C (day), around 21°C (night)
Humidity: Around 60-65%
Wind: Light, 10-12 km/h
Conditions: Clear, dry, and sunny.
Rain: Very unlikely – ideal Test conditions.
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What the Conditions Indicate – India vs West Indies
If India bats first, expect Rahul, Jaiswal, and Gill to lay a strong foundation. A total of 350-400 in the first innings will put them in control.
If the West Indies bat first, Shai Hope and Brandon King will need to anchor the innings, but scoring more than 300 will be a challenge for the Indian bowlers.
Key Factor: Spin will dominate the game from Day 3. The team that manages spin well will dominate this Test.