West Indies are currently sixth in the WT Championship points table, trailing South Africa by several positions.
Siraj claims another wicket as Athanaze attempts a drive that hits a thick edge to slip cordon and slips past him.
“Khary Pierre made an impressive start in his maiden Test innings by hitting Kuldeep for a boundary and scoring 30 runs off 32 deliveries in the West Indies Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard.”
| Date | Format | Match Scorecard | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2025 | 2nd Test | India 518/5d & 124/3 (chase) vs West Indies 248 & 390 | India won by 7 wickets (NDTV Sports) |
| Oct 2–4, 2025 | 1st Test | India 448/5d vs West Indies 162 & 146 | India won by an innings & 140 runs (The Times of India) |
| Aug 13, 2023 | T20I | India 165/9 vs West Indies 171/2 | West Indies won by 8 wickets (Reddit) |
| Aug 12, 2023 | T20I | West Indies 178 vs India 179 | India won by 1 wicket (AiScore) |
| Aug 8, 2023 | T20I | West Indies 159 vs India 164 | India won by 7 wickets (AiScore) |
ODI
The West Indies have enjoyed an in-depth competition against India in all forms of international cricket for decades, producing compelling matches along the way.
Their rivalry stands out among international cricket, often producing thrilling contests between power-hitting West Indian teams of earlier eras and India’s current dominance; millions of fans eagerly anticipate each matchup in which this two-sided rivalry takes place.
On Wednesday, India and England will play their inaugural ODI of their five-match One Day International series in Delhi with Sky Sports live broadcasting the match from UK.
This game marks India’s return home after their series loss against England last July and their inaugural outing under new coach Ravi Shastri.
While most key positions remain the same; Shubman Gill will serve as captain in place of Rishabh Pant while recovering from fractured foot, Dhruv Jurel takes over in wicketkeeping while N Jagadeesan makes his ODI debut.
India are in complete control on day five at Feroz Shah Kotla, holding nine wickets and needing only 58 runs to achieve victory over Windies.
While John Campbell and Shai Hope both made dogged centuries in an attempt to prevent collapse by keeping out India for long enough periods, their combined 177-run partnership never seemed enough to deprive India victory.
West Indies bowlers struggled on a turning wicket. Jomel Warrican and Khary Pierre were expensive while Roston Chase struggled to hit his stumps.
While it seems unlikely they can challenge India from here, West Indies should still strike an aggressive yet balanced balance so as to not lose more wickets.
India was dominant with both bat and ball on the final day, hitting all the marks to achieve victory. KL Rahul excelled after returning from England while Ravindra Jadeja and Dhruv Jurel provided strong support.
Their spinners used low bounce to take advantage of it against batters with Kuldeep Yadav picking up eight wickets overall in an outstanding display by Kuldeep Yadav himself taking eight scalps for this match alone.
T20I
T20 International cricket is a fast-paced format that demands both batsmen and bowlers to be at their best. While longer matches may last several days, T20I games typically end within three hours with each team getting to bat for 20 “overs,” providing plenty of chances for boundaries (fours and sixes) and wickets.
Cricket T20 is an increasingly popular choice among both fans and players due to its short duration and high scoring games, making it accessible and engaging for spectators of any age or background. Often played as part of tournaments or series and domestic leagues around the world.
T20 cricket can serve as an introduction for newcomers to the sport as it offers spectators of any age an enjoyable cricketing experience.
T20I cricket, introduced in 2005 and rapidly adopted worldwide since, has quickly become one of the fastest forms of international cricket.
Batsmen in particular can quickly make themselves seen with innovative strokeplay and audacious shot making to create memorable T20I moments that stand out.
T20I matches have become an essential component of global cricket calendars due to their immense popularity. Played between permanent T20I teams such as those belonging to the 12 full members and 98 associate members of the International Cricket Council (ICC), as well as associate members ranked on MRF Tyres ICC T20I Rankings that are updated after every Twenty20 international.
India and West Indies share an enduring rivalry in cricket, one which spans all main forms of international cricket – Test, ODI and T20I matches alike.
Their historical clash has resulted in some unforgettable cricket moments and is sure to continue far into the future; from head-to-head stats to participant performances; India-West Indies rivalry stands out among international cricket.
Test
The India National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team rivalry is among the most celebrated in world cricket, featuring across all primary formats and providing plenty of thrilling moments.
From West Indies dominance in earlier decades to India’s modern-day performances, this competition has formed generations of fans and offered much to learn. It remains a rich tradition.
John Campbell and Shai Hope both made valiant attempts to revive the tourists’ innings following an early collapse, but ultimately were insufficient to prevent India from winning by an innings and 178 runs.
Jasprit Bumrah secured three wickets during his second spell to secure India’s victory as they reached 387-4; Justin Greaves and Jayden Seales stopped further Indian gains but never looked likely to produce scores necessary for another win.
India produced an excellent performance at home and were buoyed by an outstanding display from their spinners.
KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja continued their excellent form from England tour while Dhruv Jurel made most of Rishabh Pant’s absence to score an outstanding maiden century – two accomplishments worthy of note in any game of cricket.
Mohammed Siraj made an exceptional first innings performance with the ball, taking seven wickets in an outstanding first-innings performance and receiving strong support from N Jagadeesan, Karun Nair and Dhruv Jurel who each claimed two wickets each. West Indies batsmen had yet another forgettable outing, showing signs of discipline at times but overall being completely disappointing in both innings.
If they wish to remain competitive in this Test series, South Africa must significantly up their game in their next matchup.
Series
India opened up their home season with an emphatic victory against West Indies, ticking many boxes along the way. KL Rahul kept up his stellar form from England while Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj impressed with their bowling performances.
For West Indies captain Roston Chase hit dogged centuries and Jomel Warrican scored dogged scores; their spinners will need to perform at their best if they hope to avoid a whitewash of this series.
India and West Indies’ rivalry in international cricket is among the most compelling tales, spanning over three centuries of imbalance, dominance, decline and resurgence.
Legendary players such as Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara have played pivotal roles in its development; from early struggles over competition rules and fitness metrics through modern contests shaped by data analytics and T20 matches; this tale can only become more fascinating with further investigation.
West Indies have not toured India for a Test series in over seven years and it is not difficult to understand why. Led by Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, Malcolm Marshall and Curtly Ambrose who terrorised batting lineups worldwide; particularly during their peak period during 1960s where India suffered repeated defeats.
Twenty24 sees a distinct turn in fortunes: India are currently leading Test rankings and on track to secure their spot at Lord’s within two years – however a recent 3-0 drubbing from New Zealand at home has put much of the pressure back onto them.
India will face West Indies in three Test series beginning April 8 and it is essential that they remain healthy and fit in order to complete an impressive home series victory. Their loss of skipper Rohit Sharma and No. 4 Virat Kohli was devastating; moreover they still miss R Ashwin.
The first Test will take place in Ahmedabad on October 2, and Delhi hosts the second on October 10. Both sides are looking forward to this series, particularly India as they bid for Lord’s victory two years hence.
