West Indies Tour Of India 2025: Full Schedule, Fixtures, Venues & Squads

India will host West Indies for a two-match Test series from October 2 to October 14, 2025. This is West Indies’ first red-ball tour to India since the 2018–19 season. Both teams have a strong cricket history. With many young players ready to shine, fans can expect exciting matches and tough competition.

West Indies Tour of India 2025: Schedule & Venues

West Indies will play a two-Test series in India, with matches set in Ahmedabad and Delhi. The Ahmedabad pitch is good for batting and often sees high scores. On the other hand, Delhi’s pitch helps spinners, making it a different kind of test for both teams. These two stadiums are special for fans and have hosted many famous games in Indian cricket history.

Match	Dates	Venue	Time
India vs West Indies 1st Test	2-6 October	Ahmedabad	9:30 am
India vs West Indies 2nd Test	10-14 October	Delhi	9:30 am

West Indies vs India in Test: Head to Head Record

Let’s take a look at the head-to-head record in Test matches between West Indies and India. This shows how both teams have played against each other over the years.

WI vs IND Head to Head Stats

Match	100
India Won	23
West Indies Won	30
Draw	47

West Indies vs India 2025: Squad Details (Probable)

Here are the probable squads for India and West Indies in the 2025 Test series. In Indian conditions, teams may go with more spin bowlers and a strong batting lineup.

India Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Akash Deep, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav.

West Indies Squad: Shai Hope (wicketkeeper), Roston Chase (captain), Kraigg Brathwaite, Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, Tevin Imlach, Kevlon Anderson, Brandon King, Johann Layne, Anderson Phillip.

India has named Shubman Gill as the new Test captain after Rohit Sharma retired and Virat Kohli stepped away from red-ball cricket. The squad includes many young players, but stars like Jaiswal and Gill have already shown their skills in big games.

In contrast, West Indies are facing problems with player retirements and less interest in Test cricket among young cricketers. It will be a tough task for them to perform well in Indian conditions.

Key Players for the India vs West Indies Test Series

Let’s look at five key players who can make a big impact in the upcoming India vs West Indies Test series:

Shai Hope:

One of the most experienced players for West Indies, Shai Hope has played 38 Tests and scored 1,726 runs, including two centuries. His job will be to hold the batting order together against India’s strong bowling attack.

Roston Chase:

As the captain of West Indies, Roston Chase plays an important role as an all-rounder. In 49 Tests, he has scored over 2,200 runs and taken 85 wickets. His skills with both bat and ball will be key, especially on spin-friendly Indian pitches.

Karun Nair:

After a strong run in domestic and county cricket, Karun Nair impressed with steady scores in IPL 2025. He returned to the Indian team during the England series and may continue in the squad for the West Indies Tests. Known for staying calm under pressure and playing well on Indian pitches, Nair is looking to prove himself again in Test cricket.

Rishabh Pant:

Known as one of India’s best Test wicketkeeper-batters, Rishabh Pant has often helped India win games. In 44 Tests, he has scored over 3,200 runs with 8 centuries and 15 fifties. His brave batting and quick keeping can make a big difference in the series.

Sai Sudharsan:

A top performer in IPL 2025, Sai Sudharsan scored 759 runs and showed great control while batting. He knows Indian conditions well. If given a chance, he can add strength to the Indian batting lineup.

West Indies vs India – Best Performances So Far

Let’s look at some of the top records in West Indies vs India Test matches. These stats show the best moments between two top cricket teams.

• Highest Total: India scored 649/9 declared on 4 October 2018 in Rajkot.
• Lowest Total: India were all out for 75 runs on 25 November 1987 in Delhi.
• Most Runs: Sunil Gavaskar leads with 2,749 runs in Tests against West Indies.
• Highest Individual Score: Sunil Gavaskar also holds the top score with 236 runs.
• Most Wickets: Kapil Dev took 89 wickets against West Indies in Test matches.
• Best Bowling Figure: Kapil Dev recorded 9/83 from 12–16 November 1983 in Ahmedabad.
• Biggest Win: West Indies won by an innings and 336 runs on 31 December 1958 in Kolkata.

Conclusion

India, one of the top teams in Test cricket, will start the series as clear favourites. With senior players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin not playing, a young Indian squad will lead the charge.

India is currently ranked No. 4 in the ICC Test rankings, while West Indies hold the No. 8 spot and are still rebuilding. With more experience and the benefit of playing at home, India will look to win the 2-Test series by a 2-0 margin.

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