West Indies Tour of India 2025: Complete Series Insights & Coverage

The West Indies Tour of India 2025 arrives as an exciting Test series between two cricketing nations with contrasting forms. After a dominant first match, the WI vs IND 2025 first match set the tone for what might unfold next. With two Tests on Indian soil, the West Indies tour of India 2025 promises battles in spin, grit from batters, and strategic tussles across venues in Ahmedabad and Delhi.

Fans across Pakistan will follow closely via the West Indies tour of India 2025 live streaming on tapmad. This article walks you through the first Test in fresh words, assesses whether West Indies can bounce back, and offers what to expect in the remainder of the series.

Complete Series Schedule & Venues

Match	Dates	Venue	Time (Local)
1st Test	Oct 2–4, 2025	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad	9:30 AM IST
2nd Test	Oct 10–14, 2025	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi	9:30 AM IST

India Squad for the Series

Ravindra Jadeja (vc), Jasprit Bumrah, Narayan Jagadeesan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel , Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Devdutt Padikkal, Axar Patel, Prasidh Krishna, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Washington Sundar

West Indies Squad for the Series

Roston Chase (c), Jomel Warrican (vc), Kevlon Anderson, Alick Athanaze, Jediah Blades, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Brandon King, Johann Layne, Anderson Phillip, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales

First Test Recap: Ahmedabad (October 02–04, 2025)

Match Summary & Key Highlights

In the opening Test at Ahmedabad, India posted 448/5 declared and then bowled out West Indies for 162 and 146, claiming a crushing innings and 140 runs victory. India wrapped up the match in just three days, taking a 1–0 lead in the two-match series. 

Three Indian batters stood out: Dhruv Jurel (125), KL Rahul (100), and Ravindra Jadeja (104*) led the charge. Jadeja did more than bat: he also took 4/54 in the second innings, securing Player of the Match award. 

In the bowling ranks, Mohammed Siraj collected seven wickets across both innings, while Jasprit Bumrah and Jadeja’s spin support provided India with depth. 

West Indies never recovered. Their first-innings collapse was triggered early, and in the second innings they failed to build any momentum. Their top order faltered, with Alick Athanaze offering some resistance (38) but not enough to stem the flow. 

Strategic Moves & Turning Points

One key decision: India declared at 448/5 at the start of Day 3, with a healthy lead of 286, to exploit any morning pitch assistance. This bold move put pressure on the West Indies to bat with a deteriorating surface. Also, India’s use of three spin options: Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Washington Sundar, gave flexibility in attack.

The West Indies struggled to adjust. Their pitch reading was off. They misjudged the turning ball and often failed to put runs on the board when given lively deliveries. Athanaze’s resistance in patches couldn’t shift momentum. India’s fielding and catch conversion remained sharp throughout.

Can West Indies Stage a Comeback?

Strengths They Can Leverage

• Spin-fighting skills: West Indies have shown historically some competence against spin; if their batters adapt, they might survive longer.
• Change in conditions: The second Test is in Delhi, a different pitch and climate may offer different challenges.
• Mental reset: After a heavy defeat, the team can regroup and play bold rather than timidly.

Challenges They Face

• The top order has looked fragile. Failures early put them on the back foot.
• India’s spin depth is daunting. Batting against Jadeja, Kuldeep, Sundar plus seamers is tough.
• The psychological edge is strongly with India now.
• West Indies’s pace attack is weakened by injury absences of key bowlers.
• They need big first innings totals to apply scoreboard pressure; falling short again would invite defeat.

What Must Change?

• The top three must bat with patience and build partnerships rather than playing too aggressively too early.
• They must rotate strike, punish loose deliveries, and curb risky strokes on turning balls.
• The second innings opposition must avoid crumbling: aim to bat deep into the match.
• Use part-time spin or seam variation to disrupt India’s rhythm.
• A key player like Athanaze needs to lead with confidence, anchor innings and guide those around him.

I believe a comeback is possible: but it demands a far superior application from the West Indies than what we saw in match one.

What We Can Expect in Test Two (Delhi, Oct 10–14)

Pitch & Venue Forecast

The second Test at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi offers different soil and atmospheric factors. Unlike Ahmedabad’s turning surface, Delhi might be more balanced early: allowing seamers to exploit movement then later offering spin. This gives both teams a shot.

Tactical Battles to Watch

• Which side wins the toss may be more consequential. Bat first might bring advantage in first innings.
• West Indies need to avoid conceding early wickets: the first session will be crucial.
• India may again deploy a spin-heavy attack. West Indies must counter that.
• Expect India to look for repeated dominance, and West Indies to try to stretch out innings or force India into long spells.
• The fitness and stamina of seamers will matter; Delhi heat and workload may test India’s depth too.

Player Matchups & Key Duels

• Jadeja vs Athanaze: spin vs spin, who prevails mentally and technique wise?
• Siraj/Bumrah vs West Indies top order: can they get early breakthroughs?
• West Indies tail vs Indian spinners: batting into the 7th–10th slot could save them.
• KL Rahul / Dhruv Jurel / Gill vs West Indies attack: consistency from India’s batters will be crucial again.

Possible Outcomes

• If West Indies bat well and avoid collapse, we could see a close contest or even a draw.
• But India will aim to dominate and wrap up a series sweep.
• A West Indies win would be a major upset: but not impossible if they raise the standard dramatically.

Live Streaming Platform

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Second Test Preview

The West Indies vs India second Test in Delhi could shift momentum. India will again lean on their spin resources. West Indies must bat deep, adapt to spin, and demonstrate resilience early. A solid first innings total is vital. If they collapse again, the series may slip away. But a courageous fight, with partnerships and good shot discipline, can turn the tide.

India, strong from the first match, will aim for consistency and pressure from ball one. The toss, pitch behavior, and character of the West Indies will decide whether a comeback is on cards.

This two-Test series is part of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle.

Key Players & Form to Watch

Indian Side

• Ravindra Jadeja: his century plus four wickets in match one shows his all-round value.
• Dhruv Jurel / KL Rahul: both posted centuries; their consistency is central.
• Mohammed Siraj / Jasprit Bumrah: They led the bowling attack and will look to strike early.
• Kuldeep Yadav / Washington Sundar: their support in spin will be vital, especially if conditions aid turn.

West Indies Side

• Alick Athanaze: as one of the few who showed fight, he must anchor further.
• Jayden Seales / Jomel Warrican: they must contribute with wickets and maintain pressure.
• Brandon King / John Campbell: need to find form to survive Indian attack.
• Roston Chase: captain’s decisions and composure under pressure will matter greatly.

Why This Series Matters

The West Indies Tour of India 2025 tests contemporary strengths. India seeks to assert dominance at home and keep momentum in the World Test Championship. West Indies aims to grind, rebuild confidence, and show fight against a strong Indian unit. The series can spotlight emerging talents, influence rankings, and serve as a mental litmus test for both teams.

Conclusion

India has delivered a statement with a big win in the WI vs IND 2025 first match. But cricket is a game of adjustments and comebacks. For West Indies, all hope lies in resetting, showing grit, and batting deep. The second Test in Delhi will be the ultimate test. A comeback is hard but not impossible.

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