India vs West Indies: Soon after a successful campaign in the Asia Cup 2025, India is all set to experience the traditional style of playing red-ball cricket.

The hosts start their opening test of the 2-match test series against the West Indies in Ahmedabad, where Shubman Gill faces another challenge to lead a young cricket team to glory.

India has started their World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 on a neutral note with a 2-2 draw in England, thereby ranking at No.3.

On the other hand, the West Indies currently ranks at No.8 in the ICC Test rankings after losing three consecutive matches against Australia in this cycle. 

Also, the unpredictable weather conditions and tricky pitches at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad are likely to make the contest one-sided between the No.3 and the No.8 team (in ICC test rankings)

With a few hours left for the intriguing clash, let’s predict the winner of the IND vs WI first test by analyzing their head-to-head records and the strongest playing XI combination.

IND vs WI 1st Test 2025 Match Details

• Test Match Number: 2,600
  
• Date: October 02 to October 06
  
• Day: Thursday to Monday
  
• Timings (IST):
  
  
  • Starting (1st Session): 09:30 am to 11:30 am
  • Lunch: 11:30 am to 12:10 pm
  • 2nd Session: 12:10 pm to 02:10 pm
  • Tea: 02:10 pm to 02:30 pm
  • 3rd Session (Last Session): 02:30 pm to 04:30 pm
    
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
  
• Seating Capacity: Upto 1,32,000 members allowed.
  
• Live Streaming: JioHotstar App and Official Website (For Indian Viewers)
  
• TV Channel: Star Sports Network (For Indian Viewers)

Head-to-Head Records of India vs West Indies in Test Cricket

Analyzing the head-to-head records, it would be shocking to know the domination of the West Indies against India in test cricket:

• Total Test Matches Played (IND vs WI): 100
  
• Winnings:
  • INDIA: 23
  • WEST INDIES: 30
    
• Draw Matches: 47
  
• Winnings at Home:
  • INDIA: 13
  • WEST INDIES: 16
    
• Winnings Away:
  • INDIA: 10
  • WEST INDIES: 14
    
• Winnings at Neutral Venue: 0
  
• Highest Total:
  • INDIA: 649/9 declared in 149.5 overs (on October 04, 2018)
  • WEST INDIES: 644/8 declared in 214 overs (on February 06, 1959)
    
• Lowest Total:
  • INDIA: 75 all-out in 30.5 overs (on November 25, 1987)
  • WEST INDIES: 100 all-out in 26.5 overs (on August 22, 2019)

5-Day Weather Forecast Report for India vs West Indies 1st Test 2025

As per the latest weather forecast reports, there could be severe rain on opening day at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. So, fans could experience frequent interruptions on Days 01, 04, and 05:

Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Conditions for IND vs WI 1st Test 2025

Although recent rains have turned the pitches much greener, spinners would get the required assistance, while pacers can dominate against the opponent’s batting line-up in the early stages.

However, highly skilled batters find it easier to accumulate runs by maintaining their composure. Possibly, a slight trimming can be expected before the commencement of the game.

Both the Indian and West Indies captains would be keen to bowl first, keeping in mind the poor weather conditions in Ahmedabad.

Expected Playing XI for INDIA vs WEST INDIES 1st Test 2025

Here is how India and the West Indies can build a formidable playing XI in the upcoming clash:

India’s Possible Playing XI for 1st Test vs West Indies:

West Indies Possible Playing XI for 1st Test vs India:

IND or WI? 1st Test 2025 Winner Prediction!

Team India is likely to win the first test based on their recent performances in the longest format, while the head-to-head records favor West Indies. But the weather reports pose uncertainty about the game concluding with a definitive result.

However, both teams need to come up with a strong pace bowling attack backed up with a top-class spin bowling unit to start the series with a convincing victory.