Following a successful Asia Cup 2025 campaign, the Indian cricket team is set to play a two-match Test series against the West Indies. This series, commencing on October 2nd, will be hosted in India and holds significant importance for the team, particularly in the context of the World Test Championship. Shubman Gill will be leading the team, aiming for his first Test series victory as captain.
The inaugural Test match between India and the West Indies is scheduled to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium, starting at 9:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) on Thursday. The toss will occur half an hour earlier, at 9:00 AM IST. Cricket enthusiasts in India can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on the JioCinema app and website.
The series is noteworthy as the West Indies are visiting India for a Test series after a seven-year hiatus, their last visit being in 2018, when India won the series 2-0. In the historical head-to-head record, the two teams have competed in 100 Test matches, with India securing 23 victories and the West Indies winning 30. Forty-seven matches ended in draws, including 47 matches played in India, where India won 13 times and the West Indies 14, with 20 draws.