The India vs West Indies 1st Test 2025 will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Fans all over the world are eager to watch the clash, and here’s everything you need to know about LIVE telecast and online streaming.
IND vs WI, 1st Test 2025 – Ahmedabad Pitch Report & Match Preview
The Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad will host the first Test between India and West Indies. The pitch is generating plenty of discussion, with a healthy green cover of grass seen ahead of the match.
Ahmedabad Pitch Report
Recent rains have kept the surface fresh, resulting in extra grass cover.
The pitch is made of red soil, which can offer bounce and carry early on but may crumble into dust later in the game.
Historically, Ahmedabad tracks tend to favour seamers in the first two days, before bringing spinners into play from Day 3 onward.
Key Insights
India has learned from last year’s mistake, when a dry turning pitch against New Zealand backfired badly, with Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips exploiting conditions.
This time, reports suggest grass will remain, giving Indian pacers like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj the early advantage.
Later in the Test, spin specialists like Kuldeep Yadav could still play a vital role.
IND vs WI 1st Test Squads 2025
India Squad
Shubman Gill (C)
N Jagadeesan (WK)
Yashasvi Jaiswal
KL Rahul
Sai Sudharsan
Ravindra Jadeja
Dhruv Jurel (WK)
Washington Sundar
Axar Patel
Prasidh Krishna
Mohammed Siraj
Jasprit Bumrah
Kuldeep Yadav
Devdutt Padikkal
Nitish Kumar Reddy
West Indies Squad
Roston Chase (C)
Shai Hope (WK)
John Campbell
Tagenarine Chanderpaul
Alick Athanaze
Brandon King
Justin Greaves
Khary Pierre
Johann Layne
Anderson Phillip
Jayden Seales
Jomel Warrican
Jediah Blade
Kevlon Anderson
Tevin Imlach
Injury or Injustice? Sarfaraz Khan’s Omission Raises Eyebrows
The build-up to the India vs West Indies 1st Test 2025 took a dramatic turn when the squad announcement sparked fresh debate around Sarfaraz Khan’s exclusion.
At the presser, Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar clarified that Sarfaraz was omitted due to a quadriceps injury, insisting the middle-order batter is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence (CoE).
But the controversy took a sharp twist just 24 hours later.
Sarfaraz’s Instagram Twist
Sarfaraz Khan himself shared a training video on Instagram. In the clip, he could be seen:
Sprinting at full speed
Performing agility ladder drills
Executing mobility and strengthening exercises
All without any limp, hesitation, or visible discomfort. Instead, he looked fit, sharp, and determined exactly the qualities one expects from a Test-ready cricketer.
This left fans and analysts puzzled:
If Sarfaraz is truly injured, how is he training at such high intensity?
Was his omission purely medical, or was there another selection agenda?Fan Reaction – “Injury or Injustice?”
The cricketing fraternity and social media erupted with questions. Many fans believe Sarfaraz has repeatedly been ignored despite consistent domestic performances. His exclusion, under the pretext of injury, has only fueled the narrative of selection bias.
Has the goalpost shifted again for one of India’s most consistent run-scorers in domestic cricket? Or is this simply a case of miscommunication between selectors and the player?
IND vs WI 1st Test 2025 – Live Telecast & Streaming Details
Live Telecast Channel: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming Online: JioCinema & Disney+ Hotstar
Match Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Date: October 2, 2025
Fans in India can watch the India vs West Indies 1st Test live on Star Sports TV channels, while JioCinema and Hotstar provide free and premium live streaming online.
India vs West Indies Highlights, 1st Test Day 1Live Telecast Channel: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming Online: JioCinema & Disney+ Hotstar
Match Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Date: October 2, 2025
Fans in India can watch the India vs West Indies 1st Test live on Star Sports TV channels, while JioCinema and Hotstar provide free and premium live streaming online.
- KL Rahul scored a patient half-century, talking 101 deliveries to get to the milestone as India ended the opening day at 121/2, trail West Indies by 41 runs. At stumps, Rahul was unbeaten on 53 in the company of captain Shubman Gill (18*).
- Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal led a cautious start for India as they reached 23/0 in 12.4 overs before rain stopped play midway through the final session. Jaiswal though failed to build on his start after being caught behind for 36 off Jayden Seales. B Sai Sudharsan managed just 7 before being given out LBW off Roston Chase.
- India may have lost the toss, but it didn’t matter after Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah combined to have West Indies all out for 162 in 44.1 overs. Siraj landed the first blow when he sent back Tagenarine Chanderpaul or an 11-ball duck. Bumrah followed by sending the other opener John Campbell on 8 before Siraj struck twice to leave WI struggling.
- WI struggled to stitch together a good partnership as India continued to take wickets regularly. Siraj eventually finished with 4/40 while Bumrah took 3/42. Kuldeep Yadav took two wickets while Washington Sundar one. For the tourists, Justin Greaves top-scored with 32.
Ahmedabad, Narendra Modi Stadium
India, led by their new skipper Shubman Gill, surprised everyone with bold selections. The team included young all-rounder Nitish Reddy and chinaman Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI. This marks Gill’s second Test series as captain, after his successful leadership in India’s five-match tour of England.
Toss Result: West Indies won, chose to bat first.
India Captain: Shubman Gill (second Test series as captain).
Big Selections: Nitish Reddy (all-rounder) & Kuldeep Yadav (chinaman).
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Form Guide: India enter as firm favourites, while West Indies have lost all three matches so far in the World Test Championship 2025.
Why This Test Is Important
India are looking to strengthen their World Test Championship points table standing.
West Indies are under pressure after consecutive defeats and need a strong start.
Fans are expecting Shubman Gill to shine both as batter and captain.
India, led by their new skipper Shubman Gill, surprised everyone with bold selections. The team included young all-rounder Nitish Reddy and chinaman Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI. This marks Gill’s second Test series as captain, after his successful leadership in India’s five-match tour of England.
Toss Result: West Indies won, chose to bat first.
India Captain: Shubman Gill (second Test series as captain).
Big Selections: Nitish Reddy (all-rounder) & Kuldeep Yadav (chinaman).
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Form Guide: India enter as firm favourites, while West Indies have lost all three matches so far in the World Test Championship 2025.
Why This Test Is Important
India are looking to strengthen their World Test Championship points table standing.
West Indies are under pressure after consecutive defeats and need a strong start.
Fans are expecting Shubman Gill to shine both as batter and captain.
IND vs WI, 1st Test 2025 – Ahmedabad Pitch Report & Match Preview
The Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad will host the first Test between India and West Indies. The pitch is generating plenty of discussion, with a healthy green cover of grass seen ahead of the match.
Ahmedabad Pitch Report
Recent rains have kept the surface fresh, resulting in extra grass cover.
The pitch is made of red soil, which can offer bounce and carry early on but may crumble into dust later in the game.
Historically, Ahmedabad tracks tend to favour seamers in the first two days, before bringing spinners into play from Day 3 onward.
Key Insights
India has learned from last year’s mistake, when a dry turning pitch against New Zealand backfired badly, with Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips exploiting conditions.
This time, reports suggest grass will remain, giving Indian pacers like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj the early advantage.
Later in the Test, spin specialists like Kuldeep Yadav could still play a vital role.
IND vs WI 1st Test Squads 2025
India Squad
Shubman Gill (C)
N Jagadeesan (WK)
Yashasvi Jaiswal
KL Rahul
Sai Sudharsan
Ravindra Jadeja
Dhruv Jurel (WK)
Washington Sundar
Axar Patel
Prasidh Krishna
Mohammed Siraj
Jasprit Bumrah
Kuldeep Yadav
Devdutt Padikkal
Nitish Kumar Reddy
West Indies Squad
Roston Chase (C)
Shai Hope (WK)
John Campbell
Tagenarine Chanderpaul
Alick Athanaze
Brandon King
Justin Greaves
Khary Pierre
Johann Layne
Anderson Phillip
Jayden Seales
Jomel Warrican
Jediah Blade
Kevlon Anderson
Tevin Imlach
Injury or Injustice? Sarfaraz Khan’s Omission Raises Eyebrows
The build-up to the India vs West Indies 1st Test 2025 took a dramatic turn when the squad announcement sparked fresh debate around Sarfaraz Khan’s exclusion.
At the presser, Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar clarified that Sarfaraz was omitted due to a quadriceps injury, insisting the middle-order batter is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence (CoE).
But the controversy took a sharp twist just 24 hours later.
Sarfaraz’s Instagram Twist
Sarfaraz Khan himself shared a training video on Instagram. In the clip, he could be seen:
Sprinting at full speed
Performing agility ladder drills
Executing mobility and strengthening exercises
All without any limp, hesitation, or visible discomfort. Instead, he looked fit, sharp, and determined exactly the qualities one expects from a Test-ready cricketer.
This left fans and analysts puzzled:
If Sarfaraz is truly injured, how is he training at such high intensity?
Was his omission purely medical, or was there another selection agenda?Fan Reaction – “Injury or Injustice?”
The cricketing fraternity and social media erupted with questions. Many fans believe Sarfaraz has repeatedly been ignored despite consistent domestic performances. His exclusion, under the pretext of injury, has only fueled the narrative of selection bias.
Has the goalpost shifted again for one of India’s most consistent run-scorers in domestic cricket? Or is this simply a case of miscommunication between selectors and the player?
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