The first Cricket Test between India vs West Indies has officially begun at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Oct. 2, 2025. Match start time is 9:30 AM IST.
India embarks on a new red‑ball era under captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir
IND vs WI 1st Test Toss News
West Indies captain Roston Chase won the toss and opted to bat first. The decision reflects confidence in their batting lineup despite India’s formidable pace attack led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.
Indian pacers struck immediately as both Windies openers got out cheaply.
Score
Windies -160 All Out
India 121 /2
India vs West Indies 1st Test Players News
India’s playing XI features a mix of youth and experience:
Shubman Gill (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna
West Indies, missing injured pacers Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph, rely on:
Roston Chase (C), Shai Hope (WK), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales, Khary Pierre, Kevlon Anderson and John Campbell.
#RostonChase has won the toss & West Indies will bat first. Here's the teams' line-up for the 1st Test! 📝
Will this young gun Indian side start the series with a win? 🤔
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IND vs WI 1st Test TV Channels and Live Streaming
TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and more)
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar and JioStar app/website
Skipper #ShubmanGill’s aura, #Bumrah’s fire, and the young guns’ aggression. @AkashChopra is as pumped as we are for the 1st Test against West Indies! 🔥
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IND vs WI 1st Test Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch has drawn attention for its green surface, expected to assist fast bowlers early under cloudy skies. However, batting is likely to become easier as the match progresses, with spinners coming into play from Day 3 onwards.
The Bumrah ™ yorker & Justin Greaves had no answer to it! 🎯
He cleaned up Johann Layne in his next over & completed his 50th Test wicket at home 👏
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Betting Odds
According to early predictions
India is the overwhelming favorite with odds around 1.25 to win.
West Indies stand at 6.50, reflecting their underdog status.
A draw is priced at 4.00, factoring in possible rain interruptions in Ahmedabad.
Analysts expect India to dominate, but the West Indies’ young batting lineup could spring surprises if they adapt quickly.
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✅ ResultCaptain #ShubmanGill makes it look so easy 💙
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KL Rahul’s late drive = pure timing 🧊
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When @ybj_19 drives, the game just looks better. ✨ Straight, crisp, unstoppable.
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