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India National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team Match Scorecard

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Quick Overview

India comprehensively defeated the West Indies by an innings and 140 runs in the first Test at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, played from October 2–4, 2025. West Indies were bowled out for 162 and 146, while India piled up 448/5 declared in their only innings. The game featured three Indian centuries – KL Rahul (100), Dhruv Jurel (125), and *Ravindra Jadeja (104)**.

With the ball, Mohammed Siraj took 7 wickets across the match (4/40 & 3/31), and Jadeja added 5 wickets (1/38 & 4/54). India pocketed 12 World Test Championship points, moving to 55.56% PCT and third place on the WTC table, while extending their winning streak over West Indies to 10 consecutive Tests.

India National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team Match Scorecard

The Indian National Cricket Team extended their dominance at home with an emphatic innings victory over West Indies in the opening Test of the October 2025 series. On a surface that rewarded skill with both bat and ball, India outplayed the visitors in every department and wrapped up the match inside three days at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

This result carried extra weight in context. It was India’s first home Test since the retirement of R Ashwin in December 2024, and the match formed part of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, India banked valuable WTC points while West Indies remained winless in the competition. The margin – an innings and 140 runs – underlined the gulf between the sides in these conditions.

In the sections that follow, you’ll find a complete India vs West Indies scorecard with batting and bowling statistics, partnership and session analysis, key turning points, tactical breakdowns, and historical context. From Jadeja’s all‑round performance to West Indies’ twin collapses, we’ll unpack every major factor behind this one‑sided Test.

Match Summary and Result Overview

India dominated from Day 1 to win by an innings and 140 runs. West Indies posted 162 and 146, while India’s 448/5 declared built a crushing 286‑run lead. Jadeja’s century and five wickets, plus Siraj’s seven wickets, powered India to 12 WTC points and a 1–0 series lead.

Final Result and Match Details

• Result: India won by an innings and 140 runs
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
• Dates: 2–4 October 2025 (match finished on Day 3)
• Toss: West Indies won the toss and chose to bat
• Format: Test match (part of ICC World Test Championship 2025–27)
• Series: 1st Test of a 2‑match series

Venue information:

• Stadium capacity: ~132,000 (the largest cricket stadium in the world)
• Pitch: Dry surface with good bounce early, then increasing turn for spinners
• Weather: Hot, humid, clear conditions throughout
• Temperature range: Approximately 32–35°C
• Ball: SG Test

Match officials:

• On‑field umpires: RK Illingworth, AG Wharf
• TV umpire: Not officially listed in available match data
• Match referee: Not officially listed in available match data

India’s innings victory came with more than two days left, underlining how thoroughly they controlled the contest.

Series Standing After Match

• Series score: India leads 1–0 in the 2‑Test series

World Test Championship impact:

• India:

  • Points from match: 12
  • Total points: 40
  • PCT (points percentage): 55.56% (3rd place)
  • WTC record this cycle: 7 matches – 5 wins, 2 losses

• West Indies:

  • Points from match: 0
  • Total points: 0
  • PCT: 0.00% (9th place)
  • WTC record this cycle: 4 matches – 4 losses

Historical context:

• India’s 10th consecutive Test win against West Indies (2016–2025)
• West Indies have now gone 31 years without a Test win in India (last victory in 1994)
• Shortest completed Test at this venue in terms of overs faced by one team: West Indies managed only 89.2 overs across both innings

First Innings Scorecard – West Indies Batting

West Indies, having chosen to bat, folded for 162 in 44.1 overs. Only Justin Greaves (32) and captain Roston Chase (22) showed any resistance. Mohammed Siraj (4/40) and Jasprit Bumrah (3/42) tore through the top and middle order, leaving India in control after two sessions.

Complete West Indies 1st Innings Batting Card

Total: 162 all out in 44.1 overs

Extras: 19 (b 4, lb 8, w 1, nb 6)
Total: 162 all out (44.1 overs)

Fall of wickets:

• 1–6 – Chanderpaul (1.6 ov)
• 2–23 – King (5.3 ov)
• 3–36 – Campbell (7.1 ov)
• 4–42 – Imlach (11.4 ov)
• 5–90 – Chase (23.2 ov)
• 6–139 – Pierre (37.5 ov)
• 7–139 – Warrican (38.2 ov)
• 8–150 – Greaves (40.6 ov)
• 9–162 – Layne (44.1 ov)
• Blades did not bat (absent hurt)

Partnerships Analysis – West Indies 1st Innings

West Indies never built a platform. The partnership pattern shows how often wickets fell in clusters.

Key stands:

• 1st wicket (Campbell–King): 17 runs – offered a brief hint of stability
• 4th wicket (Imlach–Chase): 23 runs – small rebuilding effort after early damage
• 5th wicket (Chase–Greaves): 48 runs – the only partnership that truly resisted India

Important notes:

• No partnership crossed 50.
• The average partnership value across 9 wickets was 16.2 runs.
• Three partnerships produced single‑digit stands.
• The longest rebuild (Chase–Greaves) was broken by Bumrah just as West Indies hinted at a recovery.

This lack of sustained partnerships meant that every small collapse had an outsized impact on the total.

Session‑by‑Session Breakdown – WI 1st Innings

A look at score progression by session highlights how India seized control early and never let go.

Session 1 (Day 1 morning):

• Overs: 0–15
• Score: 42/4
• Key events: Siraj removed Chanderpaul and King; Bumrah dismissed Campbell. West Indies lost four wickets in under 12 overs, effectively setting up the match.

Session 2 (Day 1 post‑lunch):

• Overs: 15–30
• Score progression: 42/4 to 90/5
• Runs: 48/1
• Key events: Chase and Greaves added 48 for the 5th wicket, the only period where West Indies matched India’s discipline.

Session 3 (Day 1 evening):

• Overs: 30–44.1
• Score progression: 90/5 to 162 all out
• Runs: 72/5
• Key events: Tail collapsed after Greaves’ dismissal; Siraj and Bumrah wrapped up the innings, with Jadeja chipping in late.

By stumps on Day 1, India already held the upper hand, with West Indies bowled out and the home openers beginning their reply.

India Bowling Performance – West Indies 1st Innings

India’s seamers dismantled West Indies. Mohammed Siraj claimed 4/40, and Jasprit Bumrah took 3/42, sharing seven wickets between them. They exploited the morning movement superbly before spinners Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Nitish Kumar Reddy shared the remaining three wickets.

Complete Bowling Figures – India (1st Innings)

Mohammed Siraj’s Impact Spell

Siraj set the tone of the Test in his very first spell:

• Wickets: Chanderpaul (0), King (12), Pierre (11), Warrican (0)
• Strike rate: a wicket roughly every 21 balls
• Used the upright seam and the scrambled seam to extract both edges and lbw chances
• Delivered a burst of dot balls in the first three overs, pushing batters into mistakes

His early breakthroughs reduced the visitors to 23/2 and then 42/4, effectively breaking West Indies’ top order.

Jasprit Bumrah’s Clinical Support

Bumrah complemented Siraj perfectly, mixing short balls and full, attacking lengths:

• Wickets: Campbell (8), Chase (22), Greaves (32)
• Broke the crucial 5th‑wicket stand to remove Chase
• Maintained an economy of 3.00 runs per over, ensuring there was no release of pressure
• Used the angle from around the wicket against right‑handers to good effect

Together, the pair took 7 of 10 wickets in the innings.

Role of the Spinners

India’s spinners were in a holding role on Day 1:

• Jadeja: 1/38 from 9 overs – tidy, probing around off stump
• Kuldeep: 1/17 from 3.1 overs – cleaned up the tail
• Nitish Kumar Reddy: medium‑pace wicket of Imlach at a key moment

Their control ensured India could rotate the pacers without releasing pressure, paving the way for an eventual collapse.

First Innings Scorecard – India Batting

India replied with 448/5 declared in 105.3 overs, powered by three centuries: KL Rahul (100), Dhruv Jurel (125), and *Ravindra Jadeja (104)**. Solid starts from Jaiswal and Gill laid the platform before the middle order batted West Indies out of the match with a 286‑run lead.

Complete India 1st Innings Batting Card

Total: 448/5 declared in 105.3 overs

Extras: 13 (b 5, lb 4, w 0, nb 4)
Total: 448/5 declared (105.3 overs)

Fall of wickets:

• 1–64 – Jaiswal (15.2 ov)
• 2–117 – Gill (28.4 ov)
• 3–132 – Jagadeesan (32.5 ov)
• 4–223 – Rahul (61.3 ov)
• 5–380 – Jurel (97.2 ov)

Century Performances – Detailed Analysis

KL Rahul – 100 (141 balls)

Rahul’s hundred anchored India’s reply:

• 9th Test century, 4th against West Indies
• Scoring rate: 70.92 with 12 fours and 1 six
• Key role: rebuilt after early wickets, guiding India from 117/2 to 223/4
• Heavy scoring through the off‑side with drives and cuts
• Fell right at 100, missing a chance for a bigger score, but having already laid a strong base

Dhruv Jurel – 125 (163 balls)

Jurel’s innings combined solidity and acceleration:

• 2nd Test century, first at home
• 15 boundaries and 2 sixes at 76.69 strike rate
• Shared an important 91‑run stand with Rahul and a match‑defining partnership with Jadeja
• Shifted gears effectively after reaching fifty, punishing tired bowlers
• Backed up his batting by taking five catches as wicketkeeper

Ravindra Jadeja – 104* (126 balls)

Jadeja’s unbeaten hundred was the finishing touch:

• 4th Test century, 2nd time remaining not out past 100
• Fastest scoring rate among the centurions (82.54)
• Dominated spin with sweeps and straight drives down the ground
• Took India from a strong position to an unassailable one just before the declaration
• Achieved the rare all‑round double of 100+ runs and 4+ wickets in the same Test for the 4th time in his career

Partnerships Analysis – India 1st Innings

India’s innings was built on a series of robust partnerships, particularly in the middle order.

Major stands:

• Jaiswal & Gill (1st wicket – 53/0): laid a calm foundation at the top
• Gill & Rahul (2nd wicket – 53 runs): consolidated after the first wicket
• Rahul & Jurel (4th wicket – 91 runs): steered India from 132/3 to 223/4
• Jurel & Jadeja (5th wicket – 157 runs): the defining partnership of the match

The Jurel–Jadeja stand:

• Runs: 157
• Overs: roughly 35.9
• Run rate: about 4.37 per over
• Contributions: Jurel 79, Jadeja 78 – almost perfectly shared
• Impact: turned a strong position into a massive 286‑run lead

By the time Jurel fell, and Jadeja reached his century, West Indies were effectively out of the game.

West Indies Bowling Performance – India 1st Innings

West Indies’ bowlers toiled for 105.3 overs, conceding 448/5. Jomel Warrican (3/102) and Roston Chase (2/90) took all five wickets, while the seamers went wicketless. Inconsistent lengths and defensive fields allowed India to score at 4.25 runs per over.

Complete Bowling Figures – West Indies

Bowling Strategy and Tactical Analysis

The West Indies pace attack lacked penetration:

• Seales, Layne, and Greaves combined for 0/150 in 46 overs
• Early spells were tidy but rarely threatening; edges fell short or were missed
• Lengths oscillated between too short and too full, offering release balls each over
• With no swing or seam movement once the ball got older, they struggled to create chances

Spin played a dominant role in the workload but was not in control:

• Warrican and Pierre bowled 58 of the 105.3 overs
• Spin accounted for all 5 wickets, but at a combined economy above 3 runs per over
• Chase’s part‑time off‑spin went at nearly 8 an over, leaking control when India attacked

Tactically, West Indies:

• Delayed taking the new ball until the 90th over, missing an opportunity at Jurel and Jadeja
• Often set defensive fields that allowed easy singles, letting partnerships tick over
• Used reviews poorly, losing them early on marginal calls

The result was a long, grinding innings where India rarely felt squeezed.

Second Innings Scorecard – West Indies Batting (Follow-On)

Following 286 runs behind, West Indies mustered only 146 in 45.1 overs. Alick Athanaze (38) and Justin Greaves (25) showed brief resistance, but Ravindra Jadeja (4/54) and Mohammed Siraj (3/31) ran through the order to complete India’s innings victory before Tea on Day 3.

Complete West Indies 2nd Innings Batting Card

Total: 146 all out in 45.1 overs

Extras: 4 (b 2, lb 1, w 0, nb 1)
Total: 146 all out (45.1 overs)

Fall of wickets:

• 1–22 – Chanderpaul (6.1 ov)
• 2–23 – Campbell (7.4 ov)
• 3–39 – King (12.3 ov)
• 4–39 – Chase (13.2 ov)
• 5–66 – Imlach (24.3 ov)
• 6–116 – Athanaze (36.4 ov)
• 7–121 – Pierre (38.5 ov)
• 8–128 – Greaves (40.6 ov)
• 9–135 – Layne (42.4 ov)
• 10–146 – Warrican (45.1 ov)

Batting Resistance and Collapse Points

The follow‑on innings followed a similar pattern to the first:

• Bright spot – Alick Athanaze (38):

  • Played with soft hands and solid defensive technique
  • Used the sweep and reverse‑sweep effectively against Jadeja
  • Added 50 with Greaves, the only real partnership of the innings

• Early collapse:

  • From 22/0 to 39/4, losing three wickets in four overs
  • Once again, the top order failed to convert starts

• Final slide:

  • From 116/5 to 146 all out
  • The last five wickets added just 30 runs

Across both innings, West Indies scored 308 runs in 89.2 overs, averaging only 154 per innings, which simply isn’t competitive in modern Test cricket.

India Bowling Performance – West Indies 2nd Innings

India’s bowlers completed the job ruthlessly. Ravindra Jadeja took 4/54, Mohammed Siraj finished with 3/31, and Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with 2/25. Bumrah and Washington Sundar maintained pressure from the other end as West Indies folded again inside 46 overs.

Complete Bowling Figures – India (2nd Innings)

Match totals (both innings combined):

Ravindra Jadeja’s Match‑Winning Performance

Jadeja’s second‑innings spell underlined his value as an all‑rounder:

• Dismissed Chase, Athanaze, Greaves, and Warrican
• Struck at crucial times: breaking the one stabilising partnership and then running through the tail
• Paired his bowling with a majestic 104 with the bat*, plus safe slip catching

Across the Test, he delivered:

• 104 runs* from 126 balls
• 5 wickets at an average just under 19
• A slip cordon presence that backed the bowlers effectively

Few players shape a match so completely in both disciplines; this game added another such entry to Jadeja’s career record.

Key Match Statistics and Records

The match produced three Indian centuries, seven wickets for Siraj, and five for Jadeja. India’s innings win was their 10th straight Test victory over West Indies and their 5th innings win in eight recent home Tests, while West Indies’ combined 308 was the lowest at this venue.

Individual Records and Milestones

• Centuries:

  • KL Rahul – 100 (9th Test ton)
  • Dhruv Jurel – 125 (2nd Test ton)
  • Ravindra Jadeja – 104* (4th Test ton)

• Bowling bests:

  • Mohammed Siraj – match figures 7/71 (4/40 & 3/31)
  • Ravindra Jadeja – 5/92 (1/38 & 4/54)

• Notable milestones:

  • Jasprit Bumrah reached 50 home Test wickets in 24 innings, equalling Javagal Srinath’s mark
  • John Campbell crossed 1,000 Test runs
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal surpassed 3,000 international runs
  • Bumrah played his 50th Test match

Team Records and Statistics

• India’s 10th consecutive Test win vs West Indies
• 5th innings victory in their last eight home Tests
• India’s 122nd Test victory overall, moving into the top three all‑time

West Indies’ numbers underline their struggles:

• Combined total: 308 runs for 20 wickets
• No half‑century in the first innings
• Only Athanaze’s 38 stood out in the second innings

Match aggregates:

• Total runs: 756 (India 448; West Indies 162 + 146)
• Total overs bowled: 195
• Total boundaries: 102 fours and 5 sixes
• Extras: India 13, West Indies 23

Fastest Dismissals and Notable Rates

• Quick ducks: Chanderpaul (0 off 6) and Warrican (0 off 3) in the first innings

• Highest batting strike rates (min 50 runs):

  • Jadeja – 82.54
  • Jurel – 76.69

• Most economical bowler (10+ overs):

  • Siraj – 2.54 runs per over across the match
  • Bumrah is close behind at 3.00

These figures illustrate how India maintained both wicket‑taking threat and run control throughout.

Match Turning Points and Critical Moments

Three main phases swung the match decisively: West Indies’ first‑day collapse to 42/4, India’s 157‑run Jurel–Jadeja stand that pushed the lead beyond 250, and the second‑innings slump from 22/0 to 39/4. Each shift increased India’s advantage, leaving no path back for the visitors.

Defining Moments Chronologically

1. Day 1 morning – West Indies 42/4:
   Siraj and Bumrah blew away the top order inside 12 overs. This early collapse made a competitive first‑innings total unlikely from the outset.
2. Rahul’s century and middle‑order recovery:
   Rahul composed 100 steadied India after early wickets, ensuring that the platform for a massive total stayed intact.
3. Jurel–Jadeja stand:
   Their 157‑run partnership from 223/4 to 380/5 turned control into dominance, stretching the lead into follow‑on territory.
4. Day 3 – Second collapse from 22/0 to 39/4:
   Any faint hope of West Indies batting long vanished as Jadeja and Siraj triggered a cluster of dismissals before lunch.

DRS Reviews and Umpiring Decisions

Review usage:

• India:

  • Reviews taken: 3
  • Successful: 2

• West Indies:

  • Reviews taken: 5
  • Successful: 1

Key successful reviews for India involved:

• A low catch behind to remove Campbell in the first innings
• A crucial lbw on Chanderpaul in the second innings

West Indies burned reviews on marginal lbw calls against Greaves and Pierre that stayed with the umpire. Overall, the officiating standard remained high, with most errors corrected on replay and review management was slightly better by India.

Player of the Match Analysis: India National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team Match Scorecard

Ravindra Jadeja deservedly took Player of the Match honours for his 104 with the bat* and 5 wickets in the match. His century powered India’s declaration, while his 4/54 in the second innings ripped out the West Indies’ middle and lower order on a wearing surface.

Ravindra Jadeja – Complete Performance Breakdown

Batting:

• Runs: 104 off 126 balls*
• Boundaries: 12 fours, 2 sixes
• Batting position: No. 6
• Role: Converted a strong platform into a match‑winning total, guiding India from a lead of around 200 to an eventual 286.

Bowling:

• 1st innings: 1/38 from 9 overs
• 2nd innings: 4/54 from 12 overs
• Match: 5 wickets for 92 runs at 18.40 apiece

He dismissed both Chase and Greaves across the match and removed Athanaze, the only West Indian who looked settled against spin in the second innings.

Fielding: Two sharp catches in the slips.

Jadeja’s performance was especially notable as this was India’s first home Test without Ashwin. He filled the senior‑spinner role seamlessly, mentoring Kuldeep and Washington while delivering his own best.

Venue and Pitch Analysis: India National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team Match

The red‑soil surface at Narendra Modi Stadium started with good pace and bounce, aiding seamers early. As the game progressed, the pitch dried further, cracks opened, and spinners led the way. Hot, dry conditions prevented any dew, and reverse swing became a factor once the ball aged.

Pitch Characteristics and Behaviour

Day 1:

• Early overs: appreciable seam movement for Bumrah and Siraj
• Bounce: consistent and true, offering carry to the keeper
• Spin: minimal help early; Jadeja and Kuldeep mostly contained

Day 2–3:

• Cracks: became visible around the good‑length area by Day 2 afternoon
• Turn: sharp spin from rough outside the right‑hander’s off stump on Day 3
• Bounce: occasional low balls troubled batters attempting drives and cuts
• Reverse swing: appeared once the ball aged beyond 40 overs in the heat

The surface followed a classic Indian Test pattern: fair for batting on Day 1, increasingly demanding for new batters against both pace and spin thereafter.

Weather and Environmental Factors

• Day 1: around 34°C, humidity near 45%
• Day 2: peaked at 35°C, humidity dropped slightly
• Day 3: around 32°C, humidity around 42%

There was a light breeze but no dew, as it was a day game. The heat limited fast bowlers to short, high‑intensity spells and occasionally strained fielding concentration, but it also aided the deterioration needed for spin. There were no weather interruptions, ensuring a smooth progression across all three days.

India National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team Match: Series Context and Future Implications

India’s victory gives them a 1–0 lead and a chance to secure a 2–0 sweep in Delhi. The result strengthens their WTC position ahead of a critical away series in Australia. West Indies face questions around top‑order batting and bowling penetration before the second Test.

Upcoming 2nd Test Preview

• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Dates: 10–14 October 2025
• Status: India leads the series 1–0
• Format: Test (part of WTC 2025–27)

For India:

• Likely to stick with the winning XI
• Possible monitoring of Nitish Kumar Reddy’s workload and role as a part‑time option
• Kuldeep and Washington will compete for the secondary spin role depending on the pitch

For West Indies:

• The opening pair of Campbell and Chanderpaul averaged 7.5 in Ahmedabad; changes may be considered
• The middle order needs more resilience and time at the crease
• Bowling attack must find methods to create early breakthroughs and sustain pressure

World Test Championship Implications

Standings after this match:

India’s goal is to push its PCT above 60% to stay on track for the WTC final. A win in Delhi would move them closer to that target, leaving the away series in Australia as the decisive test. For West Indies, any realistic chance of qualifying is already remote; the priority is now rebuilding confidence and skill.

Historical Head-to-Head Context

This result extended India’s Test dominance over West Indies. India now leads the overall head‑to‑head and has not lost a Test to the West Indies since 2002. In India, West Indies’ last victory dates back to 1994, making this latest innings defeat part of a long downward trend.

Test Match Record – India vs West Indies

Overall Tests:

• Matches played: 102
• India wins: 21
• West Indies wins: 16
• Draws: 65

In India:

• Matches: 48
• India wins: 15
• West Indies wins: 1 (Mumbai, 1994)
• Draws: 32

Recent trend (last 10 Tests):

• India: 10 wins, 0 losses
• Average margin: an innings plus roughly 100 runs

At Narendra Modi Stadium specifically, India has won all three Tests they’ve played, maintaining a 100% record.

Notable Past Encounters

• 2018–19 in India (2–0):

  • Rajkot: India won by an innings & 272 runs
  • Hyderabad: India won by an innings & 127 runs
  • Kuldeep Yadav took 12 wickets and was central to the success.

• 2016 in West Indies (2–0):

  • First full Test series win in the Caribbean since 1971
  • Ashwin dominated with 17 wickets and several fifties.

• 1983 in India (3–0):

  • Kapil Dev’s all‑round brilliance
  • Served as a technical and mental stepping stone towards the 1983 World Cup campaign.

Each era shows a different pattern, but the last decade has been firmly in India’s favour.

Tactical and Strategic Analysis

India executed a clear plan: exploit early assistance with pace, bat once and big, then let spin and reverse swing finish the job. West Indies followed conventional choices at the toss but faltered in shot selection, length control, and field placements, leading to a lopsided Test.

India’s Game Plan Execution

Key elements of India’s approach:

• Prepare a surface that offers something to pace early and spin later.
• Aim for one big first‑innings score, rather than two medium totals.
• Use aggressive slip fields and attacking lengths while the ball is new.
• Enforce the follow‑on if the lead is overwhelming.

Shubman Gill’s decisions matched this framework:

• The declaration at 448/5 made sense once Jadeja reached his hundred and the lead exceeded 280.
• The follow‑on call was bold but justified; it prevented India’s batters from facing fourth‑innings spin and kept pressure on West Indies.
• Bowling changes were timely – Siraj and Bumrah returned whenever a partnership threatened, while Jadeja and Kuldeep operated in tandem once the surface deteriorated.

West Indies’ Tactical Errors

West Indies’ core choices weren’t all wrong on paper, but execution consistently failed:

• Toss: batting first on a flat Day 1 track was logical, but they did not apply the defensive technique needed to survive the first session.
• Batting approach: too many batters chased width or played across the line early, losing their wickets within the first 20 balls.
• Bowling strategy: seamers bowled alternating short and overpitched balls, letting India’s top order settle. Spinners often went around the wicket without clear plans, simply waiting for mistakes.

Fielding compounded these problems; at least two chances went down in the slips, allowing Rahul and Jurel to add to their tallies. In sum, West Indies lacked both the tactical clarity and skill execution to challenge India in Ahmedabad.

Conclusion

The India National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team match scorecard paints a clear picture of control from start to finish. India’s innings and 140‑run victory at Narendra Modi Stadium came on the back of three centuries, disciplined fast bowling, and high‑class spin from Ravindra Jadeja. West Indies’ combined tally of 308 runs in two innings showed just how far short they fell of the standard required in these conditions.

For India, the win brought 12 crucial WTC points, strengthened their position in the championship race, and extended a remarkable streak of 10 straight Test wins over West Indies. The performance also eased any concerns about life after Ashwin in home Tests, with Jadeja, Kuldeep, and Siraj forming a potent attack. For the West Indies, the defeat highlighted ongoing issues with top‑order resilience and consistent bowling plans.

Looking ahead to the second Test in Delhi, India has the opportunity to complete another clean sweep, while West Indies face a steep task to regroup. The detailed India vs West Indies scorecard from Ahmedabad will serve as both a blueprint for India’s strengths and a checklist of areas West Indies must address to avoid another heavy defeat.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What was the final score of the India vs West Indies 1st Test 2025?

India defeated West Indies by an innings and 140 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. India scored 448/5 declared in their only innings after bowling West Indies out for 162. Following on, West Indies managed only 146, giving India a combined lead of 286 runs.

Three Indian batters scored hundreds – KL Rahul (100), Dhruv Jurel (125), and Ravindra Jadeja (104*). With the ball, Mohammed Siraj took seven wickets, and Jadeja picked up five. The match concluded on Day 3, underlining how one‑sided the contest was.

Q2: Who scored centuries in this India vs West Indies Test?

India produced three centurions. KL Rahul reached 100 off 141 balls, his ninth Test century and fourth against West Indies. Dhruv Jurel compiled an aggressive 125 from 163 deliveries, his second Test hundred and first at home. Ravindra Jadeja finished unbeaten on 104 from 126 balls, his fourth Test century.

No West Indies batter reached fifty in the first innings; their highest score was Justin Greaves’ 32. In the second innings, Alick Athanaze’s 38 came closest, but he also fell short of a half‑century.

Q3: How many wickets did Mohammed Siraj take in the match?

Mohammed Siraj finished with seven wickets in the match. He returned 4/40 in the first innings, removing Chanderpaul, King, Pierre, and Warrican, and 3/31 in the second, dismissing Campbell, Imlach, and Layne.

His match average was just over 10 runs per wicket, and his strike rate was around 24 balls per dismissal. Siraj’s opening spells on Day 1 and Day 3 were instrumental in setting up the victory, as he repeatedly broke the top order before any partnerships could settle.

Q4: What is India’s Test record against West Indies after this match?

After this Test, India’s overall test record against West Indies stands at 21 wins, 16 losses, and 65 draws from 102 matches. The recent trend is heavily in India’s favour, with 10 consecutive victories since 2016.

On home soil, India has now beaten West Indies 15 times in 48 Tests, with the visitors’ last win in India dating back to 1994 in Mumbai. In the current World Test Championship cycle, this win pushed India to third place on the table, while West Indies remain without a point.

Q5: How did the pitch behave throughout the India vs West Indies Test?

The pitch started as a good batting surface with some early assistance to seamers. On the morning of Day 1, the new ball offered seam movement and bounce, which Bumrah and Siraj exploited to reduce West Indies to 42/4. As the match progressed, the surface dried further and developed cracks.

By the afternoon of Day 2 and Day 3, the spinners gained substantial turn and variable bounce, making life difficult for the batters. Reverse swing also entered the equation once the ball aged, particularly in the heat. Overall, the pitch rewarded disciplined batting early and skilful spin and reverse swing later.

Q6: Why did India enforce the follow-on despite modern workload concerns?

India enforced the follow‑on because their lead of 286 runs effectively removed most of the risk. A follow‑on offered the chance of an innings win inside three days, which would actually reduce cumulative workload compared to batting again. With a strong bench of bowlers and the second Test still several days away, captain Shubman Gill and the management clearly felt their attack could handle another innings.

The decision proved correct: West Indies were dismissed for 146, and India’s bowlers each bowled manageable spells, leaving them fresher rather than overworked heading into Delhi.

Q7: What were the main differences between West Indies’ two innings?

The most obvious difference was in the pattern rather than the total – 162 in the first innings and 146 in the second. In the first innings, West Indies crashed to 42/4 and never recovered beyond a 48‑run stand between Chase and Greaves. In the second innings, the start was slightly better at 22/1, but a second mini‑collapse took them to 39/4.

Athanaze and Greaves added 50 to show that partnerships were possible, yet once they fell, the tail folded quickly again. Across both innings, no batter reached fifty, and the team lacked the long defensive spells necessary to blunt India’s attack.