After concluding the Asia Cup 2025, India will return home for Test action. They will host the West Indies for a short Test series in the first half of October 2025.
This will be the second series for both teams in the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. India drew their first series against England 2-2, while the West Indies suffered a 3-0 whitewash at the hands of Australia at home.
A couple more losses might dent the West Indies’ chances of making the WTC final yet again. India, on the other hand, will look to establish their dominance on home soil.
So, when and where does the India vs West Indies Test series 2025 start?
The India vs West Indies Test series will begin on October 2, 2025, three days after the Asia Cup final. Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium will host the first Test. This also marks the start of India’s busy home schedule.
Alright, how many Tests will both teams play?
It’s a short series, comprising only two Test matches. Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium will host the other red-ball fixture.
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What’s the complete schedule for the India vs West Indies Test series 2025?
The India vs West Indies Test series lasts for two weeks. The Ahmedabad Test runs from October 2 to 6, followed by a three-day break. Then the second Test in Delhi will take place between October 10 and 14.
India vs West Indies Test Series 2025 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2-6, 2025 | IND vs WI, First Test | Ahmedabad | 9:30 AM |
| Oct 10-14, 2025 | IND vs WI, Second Test | Delhi | 9:30 AM |
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What are the squads for the India vs West Indies Test series 2025?
India’s squad remains almost the same, with a few changes. With Rishabh Pant yet to recover, Ravindra Jadeja will act as vice captain in this series. N Jagadeesan has come in place of Pant in the squad.
Karun Nair misses out after a not-so-impressive England tour. Devdutt Padikkal replaces him after recovering from an injury.
India have strengthened the spin attack with Axar Patel’s inclusion, with Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav also in the mix.
India Test Squad vs West Indies:
Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (vc), Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, N Jagadeesan (wk), Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav
The West Indies have retained most of the squad that played against Australia at home in June-July. Roston Chase will lead the Caribbean side in his second series as a Test skipper.
In a notable move, the West Indies have left out their former captain, Kraigg Brathwaite. The move was right on the cards, as the right-hander hasn’t been in good touch of late.
Meanwhile, they have added Alick Athanaze and Tagenarine Chanderpaul in their batting lineup, while strengthening the spin attack with the uncapped Khary Pierre’s inclusion.
West Indies Test squad vs India:
Roston Chase (c), Jomel Warrican (vc), Kevlon Anderson, Alick Athanaze, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Anderson Phillip, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales.
Where to watch the India vs West Indies Test Series 2025?
The India vs West Indies Test series 2025 will be telecast live on Star Sports Network’s TV channels. Additionally, the matches will be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.
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