India dominated West Indies in the opening Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium, taking a clear 1–0 lead with an innings and 140‑run win. Shubman Gill, who captained the side, is just one victory away from earning his first series win as India’s Test leader. The next Test will be played at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium from October 10 to 14, starting at 9:30 AM IST on Friday, and is part of the World Test Championship cycle.
Match details
- Series: West Indies tour of India 2025
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Time: 9:30 AM IST
- Dates: Oct 10–14, 2025 (Friday–Tuesday)
Pitch and weather
- The wicket at Arun Jaitley Stadium is a fine batting deck with a fast outfield and short boundaries. It is firm for the first two days, after which spin may take over.
- Delhi’s forecast shows sunny skies, temperatures between 29 °C and 31 °C, 60‑70 % humidity and breezes of 10‑12 km/h.
Television and streaming
- TV: Star Sports Network
- Digital: Jio Hotstar (app or web)
Head‑to‑Head record
India have 24 wins, West Indies 30 wins, and 47 draws in their 101 Tests.
Key players to watch
- India’s best batter: KL Rahul – he hit his only second‑test hundred in India and could give the hosts a solid start.
- India’s best bowler: Mohammed Siraj – after taking seven wickets in the first Test, he’s riding high confidence.
- West Indies’ best batter: Alick Athanaze – he’ll need another big score to challenge India’s batting.
- West Indies’ best bowler: Roston Chase – he produced strong spells in the opening match and will be the main threat for the visitors.
Prediction
India are the favourites again. Their recent series sweep suggests another comfortable win is likely, but West Indies still have a chance to surprise—especially if the spin on day four favors them. The Test is a good chance for Shubman Gill to secure his first series victory and for India to move closer to a World Test Championship win.
This article is for informative purposes only.
Source: ianslive
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