India delivered a commanding home performance in the opening Test against West Indies at Ahmedabad, sealing victory by an innings and 140 runs and moving 1–0 up in the two-match series. After choosing to bat first, the visitors never recovered from an early collapse, and their batting struggles set the tone for the match.
West Indies were dismissed for 162 in the first innings, with India’s pace trio and spinners applying relentless pressure. In reply, India piled on 448/5 declared, built around major centuries from Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja. Jurel’s 125 was a calm, technically assured innings that anchored the middle order, while Jadeja’s unbeaten 104 mixed discipline with controlled aggression, pushing India far beyond reach.
With a huge deficit to chase, West Indies’ second-innings resistance proved brief. India’s bowlers struck regularly to bowl them out for 146, completing an emphatic win inside three days. Jadeja capped an outstanding all-round outing by taking four wickets in the second innings, while Mohammed Siraj backed it up with a match-turning spell across both innings. India’s fielding standards and depth in bowling options underlined the gap between the sides throughout the game.
The result also strengthened India’s position in the ICC World Test Championship standings, collecting the full 12 points from the match. West Indies will need a far stronger batting display in the second Test in New Delhi, while India will look to maintain momentum and clinch a series sweep.
Best Performances — Batsmen
| Player | Runs (Balls) | Fours / Sixes | Control % | Most Productive Shot | Runs from Shot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhruv Jurel | 125 (210) | 15×4, 3×6 | 94% | Flick | 40 runs (5×4, 0x6) |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 104* (176) | 6×4, 5×6 | 92% | Slog shot | 28 runs (1×4, 4×6) |
Best Performances — Bowlers
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wkts | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 14 | 3 | 40 | 4 | 2.85 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 13 | 3 | 54 | 4 | 4.15 |
Match Details
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad |
| Series | ICC World Test Championship 2025 / West Indies in India Test Series |
| Toss | West Indies won, elected to bat first |
| Player of the Match | Ravindra Jadeja (India) |
| Series Status | India lead 1–0 (2-match series) |
| Match No. | Test #2600 |
| Season | 2025/26 |
| Match Days | 2–4 October 2025 (scheduled 5-day Test) |
| Umpires | Richard Illingworth, Alex Wharf |
| TV Umpire | Paul Reiffel |
| Match Referee | Andy Pycroft |
| WTC Points | India 12, West Indies 0 |
Scorecard Summary
| Innings | Team | Score | Top Batters | Top Bowlers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | West Indies | 162 (44.1 ov) | Justin Greaves 32, Shai Hope 26 | Siraj 4/40, Bumrah 3/42 |
| 1st | India | 448/5d (128 ov) | Dhruv Jurel 125, Ravindra Jadeja 104* | Roston Chase 2/90, Jayden Seales 1/53 |
| 2nd | West Indies | 146 (45.1 ov) | Alick Athanaze 38, Justin Greaves 25 | Jadeja 4/54, Siraj 3/31 |