West Indies Tour of India 2025: Schedule, Squads, Match Preview & WTC Points Table
India vs West Indies 2025: Test Cricket Returns to India
The West Indies tour of India 2025 marks the return of thrilling Test cricket action, with a two-match Test series that carries high stakes in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 cycle. With Shubman Gill making his home debut as captain and Roston Chase leading a determined West Indies side, both teams are eager to bounce back from recent setbacks.
India, after a 3-0 defeat against New Zealand at home and a 3-1 defeat against Australia, and while 2-2 away draw against England, will look to reestablish dominance on spin-friendly pitches. Meanwhile, the West Indies, fresh from a whitewash in Australia, aim to regroup and secure their first WTC points this cycle.
India vs West Indies 2025: Series Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Start Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2–6 | 1st Test | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 09:30 AM |
| Oct 10–14 | 2nd Test | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 09:30 AM |
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar app/website
- Live Score: Cricbuzz
India Squad (Tests 2025)
- Batters: Shubman Gill (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal
- All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel
- Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, N Jagadeesan
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav
West Indies Squad (Tests 2025)
- Batters: Kevlon Anderson, Alick Athanaze, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Brandon King
- All-rounders: John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase (C), Johann Layne
- Wicketkeepers: Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach
- Bowlers: Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales, Anderson Phillip, Khary Pierre, Jediah Blades
Series & Match Preview
Key Storylines
- Shubman Gill’s Home Debut as Captain – Can Gill lead India’s young core to a dominant home season?
- Jadeja’s Vice-Captaincy – A vital role as both leader and all-rounder, supporting India’s spin arsenal.
- WI’s Bowling Rejig – Injuries force changes; much will depend on Jayden Seales and the spin duo Warrican & Pierre.
- WTC Points Battle – With India 3rd (PCT 46.67%) and West Indies 6th, this series could reshape standings.
Recent Form
India: Drew 2–2 vs England (away), lost 0–3 vs New Zealand (home)
West Indies: Lost 0–3 vs Australia
Test Venues & Pitch Report
- Ahmedabad (Narendra Modi Stadium) – A fortress for India; expect batting support early and heavy spin later.
- Delhi (Arun Jaitley Stadium) – Traditionally spin-friendly; expect Jadeja, Sundar, and Axar to dominate.
WTC Points Table (Before Series)
| Team | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 56.67% |
| England | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 48.00% |
| India | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 46.67% |
| Pakistan | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 40.00% |
| S Africa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 33.33% |
| W. Indies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00% |
What to Expect from IND vs WI 2025
India enters the series as clear favorites, with a world-class spin attack, home advantage, and batting depth. However, West Indies will aim to surprise under Chase’s leadership, with Shai Hope and Jayden Seales holding the key to their challenge.
Every World Test Championship point counts, and this series could shape the road to the 2027 WTC Final. Expect a competitive battle, youngsters making their mark, and plenty of action for fans of classic Test cricket.
Conclusion
The India vs West Indies Test series 2025 promises a blend of youthful energy, spin battles, and WTC drama. With Gill’s captaincy era beginning at home and WI desperate for redemption, fans can expect five days of high-quality red-ball cricket at every venue. Whether India strengthens their WTC campaign or West Indies springs a surprise, this series is set to be a must-watch showdown for cricket fans worldwide.
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