IND vs WI Head-to-Head Record & Stats: India vs West Indies 1st Test at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, 02 October 2025, 09:30 IST
India and the West Indies are set to clash in the 1st Test of the two-match series at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on 02 October 2025. Shubman Gill will lead India for the first time at home, while Roston Chase captains a rebuilding West Indies side.
India comes into this contest after a drawn series in England, while the West Indies continue to struggle in red-ball cricket.
IND vs WI Head-to-Head in Tests
| Matches Played | IND Won | WI Won | Drawn | First-ever Fixture | Most Recent Fixture |
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| 99 | 24 | 30 | 45 | 1948 | Jul 2023 (Draw) |
India has dominated recent meetings, remaining unbeaten in their last 14 Tests against the West Indies.
Comparative Stats – IND vs WI in Tests
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Experience: India boasts a deep, experienced lineup with stars like Bumrah, Jadeja, and Rahul, while WI rely on youth and inexperience.
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Batting Strength: Shubman Gill, Jaiswal, and KL Rahul anchor India’s top order, while WI bank on Hope and Campbell.
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Bowling Strength: India’s attack features Bumrah, Siraj, Kuldeep, and Axar. WI depend on Jayden Seales and Jomel Warrican.
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Recent Form: India won 2 of their last 5 Tests, including a famous win at Lord’s. WI have lost 4 of our last 5.
India‘s Recent Performance (Last 5 Tests)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (IND – Opp) |
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| 31 Jul 25 | ENG | Won | 6 runs | 247/10 – 241/10 |
| 10 Jul 25 | ENG | Lost | 22 runs | 367/10 – 387/10 |
| 02 Jul 25 | ENG | Won | 336 runs | 170/10 – 407/10 |
| 20 Jun 25 | ENG | Lost | 5 wkts | 271/10 – 465/10 |
| 03 Jan 25 | AUS | Lost | 6 wkts | 373/5 – 181/10 |
West Indies Recent Performance (Last 5 Tests)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (WI – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 25 | AUS | Lost | 176 runs | 143/10 – 319/10 |
| 03 Jul 25 | AUS | Lost | 133 runs | 253/10 – 386/10 |
| 25 Jun 25 | AUS | Lost | 159 runs | 190/10 – 349/10 |
| 25 Jan 25 | PAK | Won | 120 runs | 154/10 – 34/10 |
| 17 Jan 25 | PAK | Lost | 127 runs | 123/10 – 230/10 |
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Key Player Battles
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Gill vs Seales – India’s captain faces WI’s pace spearhead.
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Jadeja vs Hope – India’s all-rounder against WI’s most reliable batter.
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Bumrah vs Campbell – New-ball battle could decide WI’s fate early.
IND vs WI 1st Test Match Prediction
India’s strong batting lineup and world-class bowling attack make them clear favourites. West Indies’ inexperience in subcontinent conditions is a major concern.
Prediction: India to win the 1st Test and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
