The much awaited test chain between India And West indies The prestigious Narendra Modi is set to start at the prestigious Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 2 October. This will be India’s first domestic test after the retirement of stallvarts. Virat Kohli, Rohit SharmaAnd Ravichandran AshwinTo mark the beginning of a new era in Indian cricket. The responsibility now comes to the youth brigade to step into cricket and distribute.
Captain Shubman Gill For the first time in the tests at home, the headlines will be in the headlines. Absence of Rishabh PantWhich continues to recover from the trimming of his prolonged injury, also leaves a big difference in the middle order, although Dhruv Jurall The wicketkeeping is assigned with duties.
India’s squad outlook
India’s top orders facilities Yashsvi Jaiswal And KL RahulWhereas Sai Sudhrasan And Gill is expected to provide stability in the middle. Ravindra jadejaWith both bat and ball, both will experience experience. Spin department is further strengthened Washington Sundar, Axar PatelAnd Kuldeep YadavWhile speed will be shared between responsibilities Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad SirajAnd Prasad krishnaThe squad also includes new faces Devdutt Padikkal And Nitish Kumar ReddyThose who can get opportunities as the chain grows.
West Indies weakened by injuries
The West Indies enter this series with many failures. Kritag brathawaiteHis regular skipper and senior-most batsmen were not raised, while Speedsters Shamar Joseph And Alzari Joseph Initially there were part of the squad, but later exiting due to injuries. In their absence, Roaston chase The captaincy has been handed over.
Visitors will rely too much on the opening pair John Campbell And NarrowWith middle-order support Alick Athanaze, Brandon KingAnd wicketkeeper Shai HopeBowling will be attacked by JIden Seal, Anderson PhilipAnd Zoomal warrikanHowever, the absence of his major pacers can make life difficult against India’s batting lineup.
IND vs Wi, 1 Test, West Indies Tour of India 2025: Match details
- date and time: 2-6 October, 2025: 09:30 AM IST / 06:15 AM GMT
- venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
IND vs Wi, head-to-head record in tests:
Play matches: 100 | India won: 23 | West indies won: 30 | Drag: 47
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is usually considered a batting-friendly surface, giving stroke-makers a lot of opportunities to score runs. Fast bowlers may get some movement quickly with the new ball, while the spinners are likely to play as the match wears with a slight twist and constant bounce on the offer. Traditionally, the batting position improves as soon as the game grows. Interestingly, in the 15 tests played in this ground, the teams have won when batting first and bowling first – four – each – each – each in the same number.
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Squad:
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Reformson, Shubman Gill (C), N Jagadisin, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurlel (WK), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Fame Krishna, Mohammad Sirj, Jaspat Bumrah, Kuldeep
West Indies: John Campbell, Tagnarin Chandpall, Alik Athanaz, Brandon King, Roston Chase (C), Shai Hope (WK), Justin Greaves, Khadi Pierre, Johann, Johann, Anderson Philip, Jayden Seal, Jomel Warrican, Jedia Blades, Kevin Endersan, Tavin Endersan, Tavin Endersan, Tavin Anderson
IND vs. Wi, prediction of 1 Test match:
If India gets a chance to bat first, they will look at the first time to pile up a large scale and then open their spin attack for the West Indies batsmen for trouble. In such a scenario, the visitors could find themselves batting twice, sealing the victory with an innings with India.
On the other hand, if the West Indies takes the first strike, the Indian pace unit will be eager to strike quickly and ban them in a minor clan. In depth in his batting, India will again look to post a commanding score and once again wrapped the second innings and pressurize the Wandi.
Overall, the balance is strongly inclined in India’s favor, expecting the competition in Ahmedabad with his bowling depth and batting shelling.
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