India vs west indies two match test series 2025 kicks off tomorrow in Ahmedabad, shubman 5 leading first time in home test series,india coming off a instructive England tour , while West Indies coming off home defeat against australia and facing injury concern in their bowling lineup .
Team Preview
India
At the top order kl Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai sudarshan providing solid starts, in middle order Shubman Gill, Devdutt padikkal and Dhruv jurel stablilize innings and . India lower order is strengthened by Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel, whose all round abilities provide depth in both batting and bowling specially in home condition .
In bowling Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj will start with new ball. The spin trio kuldeep, Jadeja and Axar is expected to exploit turning tracks in the later stage of the match.
On the other hand West Indies John Campbell , Tagenarine chanderpal who start the innings and support from Alick Athanaze at the top, in middle order Brendon king, Shai Hope, Justin Greaves who provide stability and anchor the innings, At the lower order Roston chase who provide flexibility with both bat and bowl.
In bowling Jayden seales and Anderson phillip in pace attack while khary Pierre and Jomel warrican along with Roston chase and John Campbell.
India vs West Indies Head to Head Records
Total Matches Played: 100
West Indies won : 30
India won : 23
Drawn : 47
Pitch Report
At Ahemdabad is traditionally known for assisting both batsmen and bowlers at different stages of the game . Early on pacers are getting some movement and bounce , making the first session crucial for Openers. As the match progresses , the surface tends to slow down , offering assistance for spinners from day 3 onwards, it’s also depends which wicket used . With the pitch likely to deteriorate over time , winning toss and batting first is key advantage.
Key player to watch out
Shubman Gill: in recent series against England made 754 runs average of 75.40 with 4 centuries also decent record in ahemdabad average above 50 , he will key player to watch.
Kuldeep yadav: He is impressive in Asia Cup 2025 taken 17 wickets in 7 matches , he will play important role in this ho e test series against West Indies.
Roston chase: He will vital role for his team with both bat and bowl with impressive record in 52 matches 2379 runs with 86 wickets.
Jayden seales: with new ball , abillity to takes wickets , put opposition early under pressure, this makes him vital for team.
Predicted playing XIs
India
Yashasvi Jaiswal, kl Rahul, Sai sudarshan, shubman Gill (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Devdutt padikkal, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, kuldeep yadav, jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj
West Indies
John Campbell, Tagenarine chanderpaul , Alick Athanaze, Brendon king, Shai Hope (wk), Roston chase (c), Justin Greaves, Jomel warrican, Jayden seales, Anderson phillip, khary Pierre
Prediction
In case one
If India win the toss and bat first makes 500 runs then winning by innings.
In case Two
If West Indies bat first makes 300 runs innings then India winning by 5 wickets
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