India and West Indies share one of the oldest rivalries in Test cricket. Their first clash came way back in 1948 at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, and since then the two teams have produced countless memorable battles. While the West Indies dominated in the early decades with legends like Sobers, Marshall, and Richards, India have gradually turned the tide in recent years with their own world-class players.
As India gear up to host West Indies for a two-match Test series starting October 2, 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, let’s take a look at the head-to-head Test record, key numbers, and historical milestones between these two proud cricketing nations.
IND vs WI Test Head-to-Head Record
| Metric | Matches | India Won | West Indies Won | Drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 24 | 30 | 47 |
| In India | 48 | 16 | 14 | 18 |
| In West Indies | 53 | 15 | 16 | 22 |
IND vs WI Last 30 Test Match Results
| Year | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Narendra Modi Stadium | India won by an innings and 140 runs |
| 2023 | Windsor Park | India won by an innings and 141 runs |
| 2023 | Queen’s Park Oval | Match Drawn |
| 2019 | Sabina Park | India won by 257 runs |
| 2019 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium | India won by 318 runs |
| 2016 | Queen’s Park Oval | Match Drawn |
| 2016 | Darren Sammy Stadium | India won by 237 runs |
| 2016 | Sabina Park | Match Drawn |
| 2016 | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium | India won by an innings and 92 runs |
| 2011 | Wankhede Stadium | Match Drawn |
| 2011 | Eden Gardens | India won by an innings and 15 runs |
| 2011 | Arun Jaitley Stadium | India won by 5 wickets |
| 2006 | Sabina Park | India won by 49 runs |
| 2006 | Warner Park | Match Drawn |
| 2006 | Darren Sammy Stadium | Match Drawn |
| 2006 | Antigua Recreation Ground | Match Drawn |
| 2002 | Sabina Park | West Indies won by 155 runs |
| 2002 | Antigua Recreation Ground | Match Drawn |
| 2002 | Kensington Oval | West Indies won by 10 wickets |
| 2002 | Queen’s Park Oval | India won by 37 runs |
| 2002 | Bourda | Match Drawn |
| 1997 | Bourda | Match Drawn |
| 1997 | Antigua Recreation Ground | Match Drawn |
| 1997 | Kensington Oval | West Indies won by 38 runs |
| 1997 | Queen’s Park Oval | Match Drawn |
| 1997 | Sabina Park | Match Drawn |
| 1989 | Sabina Park | West Indies won by 7 wickets |
| 1989 | Queen’s Park Oval | West Indies won by 217 runs |
| 1989 | Kensington Oval | West Indies won by 8 wickets |
| 1989 | Bourda | Match Drawn |
| 1983 | Antigua Recreation Ground | Match Drawn |
Historical Highlights
- First Test: November 1948, Delhi – Match drawn.
- First WI Win in India: 1949 at Chennai (won by an innings and 193 runs).
- India’s First Win vs WI: 1974 at Kolkata (won by 85 runs).
- WI Dominance (1950s–80s): The Caribbean giants often crushed India with pace and power, winning multiple series both home and away.
- Turning Point: From the 2000s onwards, India began to consistently dominate, especially on home soil.
- Recent Record: West Indies haven’t won a Test series against India since 2002, and their last series win in India came way back in 1983-84.
IND vs WI Recent Test Series Results
- 2018 (India, 2 Tests): India won 2-0.
- 2019 (WI, 2 Tests): India won 2-0.
- 2023 (WI, 2 Tests): India won 1-0 (1 drawn).
India have now gone 23 years unbeaten in Test series against West Indies.
IND vs WI Test Records at Narendra Modi Stadium
The venue of the upcoming first Test, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, has seen 15 Tests so far:
- Wins batting first: 4
- Wins batting second: 4
- Draws: 7
The pitch generally helps seamers early on due to bounce and grass, but spinners come into play from Day 3. Batting gets easier in between, which makes toss a crucial factor.
IND vs WI Current Squads & Key Players
India Squad Highlights
- Captain: Shubman Gill
- Batting Strength: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan
- All-Round Power: Ravindra Jadeja (vc), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel
- Spin Attack: Kuldeep Yadav, Jadeja, Axar, Sundar
- Pace Attack: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
West Indies Squad Highlights
- Captain: Roston Chase
- Batting Core: Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope
- Bowling Strength: Jayden Seales, Khary Pierre, Jomel Warrican
- New Faces: Jediah Blades, Justin Greaves
Player Records to Watch
Leading Run-Scorers (Current Players vs Each Other)
- Roston Chase – 447 runs in 14 innings vs India (2 centuries).
- KL Rahul – 374 runs in 10 innings vs WI (1 hundred).
- Ravindra Jadeja – 295 runs in 9 innings vs WI (1 hundred).
Leading Wicket-Takers (Current Players vs Each Other)
- Ravindra Jadeja – 23 wickets in 7 Tests vs WI.
- Roston Chase – 15 wickets in 11 innings vs India.
- Jasprit Bumrah – 13 wickets in just 2 Tests vs WI.
Key Records That Could Be Broken in IND vs WI 1st Test
- Ravindra Jadeja – needs 114 runs to complete 4000 Test runs.
- Shubman Gill – needs 5 fours for 250 Test fours & 7 sixes for 50 sixes.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – needs 7 sixes to complete 50 Test sixes.
- Shai Hope – needs 131 runs for 2000 Test runs.
- Jayden Seales – needs 12 wickets to complete 100 Test wickets.
The India vs West Indies rivalry in Tests has traveled a long journey — from the Caribbean domination in the early decades to India’s consistent supremacy in the modern era. With India unbeaten in Test series against WI since 2002, the 2025 series provides another opportunity for the hosts to extend their dominance. But history reminds us that the West Indies have surprised India before, and with a crop of young talent, they will look to rewrite the script.
