India vs West Indies — Test Series 2025: A Quick Overview

India completed a dominant 2-0 Test series sweep over West Indies in October 2025. Led by Shubman Gill, the Indian team showcased all-round brilliance with standout performances from Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Kuldeep Yadav.

The series strengthened India’s position in the ICC World Test Championship and highlighted their continued supremacy in home conditions.

Series Context & Build-up

• The India home season 2025 kicked off with this two-Test series against West Indies.
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• The series is part of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle.
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• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named a 15-member squad in late September. Key changes:
• • Rishabh Pant was ruled out with a foot injury, so Dhruv Jurel took over wicketkeeping duties.
• • Ravindra Jadeja was named vice-captain in Pant’s absence.
• • Jasprit Bumrah returned to the Test squad after rest.
• • Karun Nair was dropped; Devdutt Padikkal got recalled.
• The captains: Shubman Gill led India (his first home assignment as captain) and Roston Chase captained West Indies.
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• According to historical records:
• • India won both Tests, sweeping the series 2–0.
• • In the series, India’s top run-scorer was Yashasvi Jaiswal (219), West Indies’ top run-scorer was Shai Hope (166).
• • India’s top wicket-taker was Kuldeep Yadav (12 wickets).
• • Ravindra Jadeja was named Player of the Series.

Match 1 — Ahmedabad (Narendra Modi Stadium)

Dates: October 2–6, 2025

Key Performances & Summary

• West Indies 1st innings: bowled out for 162.
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• India 1st innings: declared at 448/5. Centuries came from KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja.
• • Jurel hit his maiden Test hundred (125).
• • Jadeja’s unbeaten 104 was instrumental.
• West Indies 2nd innings: dismissed for 146.
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• Result: India won by an innings & 140 runs in 3 days.

Takeaways

• India’s dominance was evident in both batting and bowling.
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• West Indies could not match India’s top order or handle the spin.
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• The depth of India’s batting (with three centuries) set a commanding platform.

Match 2 — Delhi (Arun Jaitley Stadium)

Dates: October 10–14, 2025

Day-by-Day Highlights & Turning Points

First Innings (India)

• India declared at 518/5 on Day 2.
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• Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 175, while Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 129.
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• Good contributions from Dhruv Jurel (44) and Nitish Kumar Reddy in a quick cameo.

West Indies 1st Innings

• West Indies were bowled out for 248, trailing by 270 runs.
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• Leading bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav (5 for 82) and Ravindra Jadeja (3 for 46).
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• After that, India enforced the follow-on.

West Indies 2nd Innings & Fightback

• In the second innings, West Indies showed resilience.
• • John Campbell and Shai Hope registered centuries (or big scores), mounting a fightback.
• • Campbell’s dismissal was bizarre — a powerful shot that rebounded off a helmet grille and dropped into a fielder’s hands.
• Nonetheless, their effort was not enough to avert defeat. India maintained control with the pitch favoring spin and disciplined lines.

Chase & Series Win

• India needed 121 runs to seal the series.
• The chase was wrapped up comfortably: India won by 7 wickets.
• • KL Rahul remained 58 not out and guided the innings.
• • B Sai Sudharsan also supported with 39.

Statistical Highlights & Records

• Kuldeep Yadav took 12 wickets across the two matches, making him the highest wicket-taker of the series.
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• He also recorded a five-wicket haul in the Delhi Test.
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• Yashasvi Jaiswal (219 runs) was the leading run-scorer for India; Shai Hope (166) led the West Indies.
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• Ravindra Jadeja’s all-round excellence (batting + bowling) earned him the Player of Series title.
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• India claimed all 40 wickets across both matches, showing dominance with the ball.

Tactical & Strategic Observations

1. Home advantage & pitch conditions
2. - The Indian pitches offered turn and variable bounce by later days, favoring India’s spin attack.
3. - India timed their declarations well and put West Indies under pressure with follow-ons.

1. Leadership & depth
2. - For Gill, this was an impressive start to his home captaincy. His knock in the second Test showed his temperament.
3. - Jadeja’s role as vice-captain and all-round contributor was crucial.

1. West Indies fight & gaps
2. - While Campbell and Hope stood out, the West Indies lacked consistency in the middle order and couldn't match India’s bowling depth.
3. - Their first innings collapses in both Tests sealed their fate early.

1. Implications in WTC
2. - The 2–0 win boosts India’s points tally in the ICC World Test Championship.
3. - The sweep also reinstates India’s dominance at home in Test cricket.