The highly anticipated first Test match between India and West Indies commenced today, October 2, 2025, in Ahmedabad. West Indies captain Roston Chase won the toss and made the strategic decision to bat first, kicking off what promises to be an enthralling contest at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
India’s squad for this home Test match highlights a strong preference for spin, featuring three key spinners: Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar. The pace attack will be spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, with Nitish Kumar Reddy stepping in as the fast-bowling all-rounder.
This series marks a pivotal moment for India’s home Test cricket, as captain Shubman Gill leads the team following the retirements of prominent figures like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin. The Indian side will be looking to shake off the memories of their last home series, which saw them suffer a 3-0 defeat against New Zealand, and start this new chapter on a winning note.
Team Lineups
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
West Indies: Tagenarine Chanderpaul, John Campbell, Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Shai Hope (wicketkeeper), Roston Chase (captain), Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican, Khary Pierre, Johann Layne, Jayden Seales.