India produced a commanding performance to defeat West Indies by an innings and 140 runs in the opening Test at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The match, played from October 2 to 4, 2025, was wrapped up inside three days as the hosts demonstrated clear superiority across all departments. The result moved India 1–0 ahead in the two-match series and earned them the full 12 ICC World Test Championship points.
West Indies won the toss and chose to bat first, but the decision backfired badly. The Caribbean batters failed to build meaningful partnerships and were dismissed for just 162 in 44.1 overs. Mohammed Siraj led the attack with superb figures of 4/40 from 14 overs at an economy of 2.85, while Jasprit Bumrah claimed 3/42 with consistent pressure on the outside edge. Justin Greaves top-scored with 32, Shai Hope added 26, but no other batter reached 25 as India’s disciplined pace made scoring nearly impossible.
In reply, India batted with authority to post 448/5 declared across 128 overs — a lead of 286 that effectively ended the contest. Dhruv Jurel was magnificent with 125 off 210 balls, striking 15 fours and 3 sixes at a control percentage of 94%. His flick shot alone yielded 40 runs. Jurel anchored the middle order with maturity and composure throughout his stay at the crease.
Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 104 off 176 balls was equally commanding, combining disciplined defence with calculated hitting. He struck 6 fours and 5 sixes, with the slog shot his most productive weapon, generating 28 runs. His control stood at 92%. KL Rahul also contributed well, continuing the form he showed on the England tour, while captain Shubman Gill remained positive despite losing the toss for a sixth straight time.
Forced to follow on, West Indies were bowled out for 146 in 45.1 overs in their second innings. Alick Athanaze top-scored with 38 and Justin Greaves chipped in with 25, but neither could build a lasting stand. Jadeja claimed 4/54 from 13 overs while Siraj added 3/31. Kuldeep Yadav took the final wicket — Seales caught and bowled — to seal a comprehensive victory for the hosts.
Jadeja was named Player of the Match for his outstanding all-round display — 104* with the bat and 8 wickets across both innings. Speaking after the game, he credited intensive work on his fitness and batting during India’s two-month break from international cricket, including sessions at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. His promotion to No. 6 in the batting order has clearly allowed him to pace his innings more effectively and take on greater responsibility for the team.
India captain Shubman Gill praised his side’s batting depth, fielding standards, and the collective effort of the spin attack. Despite losing the toss for the sixth consecutive time, Gill was in high spirits, noting that three centuries and tight bowling made it close to a perfect Test. West Indies skipper Roston Chase acknowledged that posting only 162 in the first innings made a comeback virtually impossible, and pointed to the complete absence of meaningful partnerships as the central problem his side must address before the second Test in New Delhi.
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) |
| Test Debuts | Khary Pierre, Johann Layne (West Indies) |
| 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 |