India vs West Indies 1st Test pitch report, Narendra Modi Stadium key stats

Fresh off their Asia Cup 2025 triumph in the UAE, India resume international cricket at home with a two-Test series against the West Indies today at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with play scheduled to start at 9:30 AM IST. West Indies skipper Roston Chase has won the toss and decided to bat first on the day.  Check IND vs WI LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st Test Day 1 and full scorecard here

 

India most recently featured in a gripping 2–2 draw during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England. Their upcoming series marks their first red-ball home assignment since being whitewashed 3–0 by New Zealand last November. With Shubman Gill assuming captaincy at home for the first time and India riding high on confidence, the hosts enter as clear favorites.

 

West Indies Seek Revival Amid Personnel Issues

 

The West Indies endured a tough outing, suffering a 3–0 defeat to Australia in their last Test engagement. They enter this tour missing key pace resources in Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph. Leadership responsibilities will fall to senior campaigners like Roston Chase and Shai Hope, while younger talents such as Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, and Jayden Seales will be expected to step up under pressure. 

 

Head-to-Head: Balance but Tilts Toward Windies

 

Historically, India and West Indies have clashed 100 times in Tests. West Indies maintain a narrow edge with 30 wins, while India has won 23, and 47 matches have ended in draws.

 

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Pitch report for IND vs WI 1st Test

 

The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is generally flat and hard, favoring batters early on. With the reported use of red soil, seamers may find some early assistance. As matches prolong, the wicket tends to flatten further and empowers spin bowlers from Day 3 onwards. Of the 15 Tests played at this ground previously, four were won by teams batting first, four by teams chasing, and seven were drawn. Given conditions, captains winning the toss might prefer to bat first.

 

Key Performers in IND vs WI Tests

 

Top Batters

 

• Roston Chase – 447 runs vs India over 14 innings at 34.38, with two centuries and a fifty.
• KL Rahul – 374 runs in 10 innings vs West Indies at 41.55, including one century and a half-century.
• Ravindra Jadeja – 295 runs over 9 innings at 49.16, featuring one hundred and two fifties.

 

Leading Wicket-Takers

 

• Ravindra Jadeja – 23 wickets in 7 matches vs West Indies at 20.82 average; best 5/64
• Roston Chase – 15 wickets in 11 innings at 50.93 average; best 5/121 as a part-timer.
• Jasprit Bumrah – 13 wickets in just 2 Tests, with an astounding average of 9.23 and best figures of 6/27.

Narendra Modi Stadium key Test stats 

Narendra Modi Stadium - Test Match Records
Category	Stat/Record
Total Matches Played	15
Matches Won Batting First	4
Matches Won Batting Second	4
Drawn/No Result	7
First Test Match	12/11/83
Most Recent Test Match	09/03/23
Matches Won After Winning Toss	3 (20.00%)
Matches Won After Losing Toss	5 (33.33%)
Highest Individual Score	275 – Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) vs India, 16 Nov 2009
Most Wickets in an Innings	9/83 – Kapil Dev (India) vs West Indies, 12 Nov 1983
Most Wickets in a Match	11/70 – Axar Patel (India) vs England, 24 Feb 2021
Highest Team Total	760/7 declared – Sri Lanka vs India, 16 Nov 2009
Lowest Team Total	76 – India vs South Africa, 3 Apr 2008
Highest Run Chase	80/1 – India vs England, 15 Nov 2012