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India Hosts West Indies in Crucial World Test Championship Clash
2 Oct
Summary
- India returns to Test cricket after Asia Cup triumph
- Ahmedabad pitch expected to be green and lively
- World Test Championship points at stake in the series
As of October 2, 2025, the Indian cricket team is set to face off against the West Indies in the first Test match of their upcoming series. The match, which will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, holds added significance as it will contribute to the ongoing World Test Championship.
The Indian team, led by captain Shubman Gill, arrives in Ahmedabad after their recent triumph in the Asia Cup. The players, including head coach Gautam Gambhir, landed in the city late on Monday and have since resumed their training sessions to prepare for the red-ball challenge.
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to offer a different contest, with a green surface and cloudy skies anticipated. While the city has experienced hot and humid weather, there are chances of rain interruptions during the Test. However, no forecast suggests a complete washout of the match.
