In the first Test match played between India vs West Indies 1st Test 2025 series at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Team India dominated and registered a spectacular victory by an innings and 140 runs. The hosts dominated every session from start to finish, leaving little room for the audience to react.
A Powerful Start from India vs West Indies 1st Test 2025:
After winning the toss and coming to bat first, India made its intentions clear from the very beginning. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma gave India a steady start with a solid partnership mixing aggression with control. Jaiswal continued his excellent form and played some brilliant strokes on both sides of the wicket. The middle order took advantage of the foundation laid by the openers. Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli maintained India’s dominance on the first day by playing excellent innings. Kohli’s return to form was the sight fans had been waiting for – his timing, placement and footwork looked as excellent as ever.
However, the star of the innings was Ravindra Jadeja, who produced an excellent all-round performance. Coming in at number six, Jadeja scored a fluent century (118 runs), taking India’s total to 448/5 (declared). His partnership with wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul (67) ensured that India crossed the 400-run mark with ease.
West Indies Falter Under Pressure; India vs West Indies 1st Test 2025
When West Indies came out to bat, the Indian bowlers showed why they are considered one of the best attacks in world cricket. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj set the tone early with some quick spells, getting movement and bounce off the surface. The West Indian top order collapsed rapidly, with only a few players putting up brief resistance. Kraigg Brathwaite (42) looked determined, but once he got caught in the spin of Jadeja, the innings collapsed. The visitors were all out for only 162 runs, giving India a lead of 286 runs
Instead of implementing immediate follow-on, the India captain relied on his bowlers to maintain the intensity. But the bowlers did not need much time – India bowled out West Indies for 146 runs in the second innings and won by an innings and 140 runs.
Ravindra Jadeja Shines Bright
The main attraction of the match was the performance of Ravindra Jadeja. His all-round talent earned him the Player of the Match award. Apart from his brilliant century, he took five wickets (3/46 and 2/35) in the game, once again demonstrating why he is one of the most valuable players in the Indian lineup. Kuldeep Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin also played their part and laid the net for the West Indies batsmen. The visiting team had no answer to India’s quality spin attack.
Team India’s Momentum Continues
This win has further strengthened India’s position in the World Test Championship (WTC) table. With a strong balance between bat and ball, the Indian team looks well prepared for the challenges ahead. Young stars like Jaiswal and Gill have been shining, while experienced campaigners like Kohli, Jadeja and Ashwin provide the backbone. In contrast, West Indies will need to restructure their strategy. Their batting lineup needs to show more flexibility and application if they hope to compete in the second Test.
.🏏 Match Summary and Scorecard; India vs West Indies 1st Test 2025
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Result: India won by an innings and 140 runs
Player of the Match: Ravindra Jadeja (118 runs, 5 wickets)
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
|---|---|---|
| India | 448/5 decl. (Jadeja 118, Gill 92, Kohli 84) | — |
| West Indies | 162 (Brathwaite 42, Bumrah 3/27, Jadeja 3/46) | 146 (Hope 38, Kuldeep 4/49, Ashwin 2/30) |
1st test match highlight https://www.hotstar.com/in/sports/cricket/1st-test-ind-vs-wi-full-match-highlights/1271460709/video/highlights/watch
Final Thoughts
The first Test was a perfect display of India’s strength at home — dominant batting, disciplined pace bowling, and masterful spin. As the teams move to Delhi for the second Test, all eyes will be on whether West Indies can fight back, or if India will continue their unstoppable run in red-ball cricket.
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