IND Vs Wi, First Test: Ahmedabad Pitch Report, Weather Hall, Potential Playing XI, Head to Head Record

Samira Vishwas

Tezzbuzz|02-10-2025

Main point:

The Indian team, full of confidence by winning the Asia Cup, will now face the West Indies in the two -match Test series. Team India will try to repeat a strong performance under the captaincy of Shubman Gill.

Delhi: The Indian team, full of confidence by winning the Asia Cup, will now face the West Indies in the two -match Test series. Team India will try to repeat a strong performance under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. India got the last defeat in Tests in 2002 against the Caribbean team. After rest in this series, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal will return to the playing XI, and both will land as the opener.

Mohammad Siraj, who bowled brilliantly on England tour, can also be seen spreading his fire in Ahmedabad. On the other hand, the West Indies, led by Roston Chase, will forget the old history and land on the field with the intention of writing a new chapter.

Full details of the match

Description Information
Match India vs West Indies, first Test (West Indies tour 2025)
place Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Date and time 2 to 6 October 2025, 9:30 am (Indian time)
Live broadcast Star Sports Network and Jio Cinema/Hotstar App-Website

Ahmedabad pitch report

Spin bowlers traditionally dominate the pitch of Narendra Modi stadium. Many Test matches have ended in just two and a half days, in which spinners have seen dominance. In such a situation, spinners of both teams can play an important role.

Weather condition

Ahmedabad has recently recorded heavy rains. According to the Meteorological Department, an orange alert has been issued on 1 October. There is a possibility of rain on the first day of the Test match. However, the weather is expected to remain clear on the second and third day, while the rain may obstruct again on the fourth and fifth day.

Ahmedabad data

So far 15 Test matches have been played at this ground. Of these, the team playing the first innings has won 4 times, while the same team has won the same match.

Average score in Ahmedabad

Turn Average score
First innings 347 runs
Second innings 353 runs
Third innings 232 runs
Fourth innings 147 runs

India vs West Indies Test Head-to-Head Record

Description Information
Total Test Match 100
India won 23
West Indies won 30
Draw 47
First test 10-14 November, 1948
Previous test 20-24 July, 2023

Possible playing XI of both teams

India West Indies
Yashasvi Jaiswal Alek athanez
KL Rahul Tagenarin chandrapaul
Sai Sudarshan Kewalon Anderson
Shubman Gill (Captain) Brandon king
Dhruv Jurael (wicketkeeper) Roston Chase (captain)
Ravindra jadeja Shai Hope
Washington beautiful Justin Greaves
Akshar Patel Johmel Warikan (vice -captain)
Kuldeep Yadav Zedia Blades
Jaspreet Bumrah Khairi Pierre
Mohammad Siraj Jayden seals

The first Test starting from October 2 in Ahmedabad will prove to be important for both India and West Indies teams. On the one hand, India would like to maintain the winning process, while the Caribbean team would like to leave the previous record and start a new start. This series is part of the cycle of ICC World Test Championship 2025-27.

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