IND vs WI: India’s playing XI for the first Test in Ahmedabad against West Indies – Predicted

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The much-anticipated first Test between India and West Indies is set to commence on October 2 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This two-match series opens India’s 2025-26 Test season, with both teams eager to make their mark.

India, having recently won the Asia Cup, start as outright favourites, while the struggling West Indies face a challenging task on a greenish, seamer-friendly pitch expected to assist fast bowlers early on. The surface is a red-soil strip with a covering of around 4-5mm of grass, likely to provide some seam movement and extra bounce initially before gradually aiding spinners as the match progresses. Overcast and humid conditions with possible light rain forecasted could further assist the pacers on day one.

India will look to consolidate their strong position in the World Test Championship and exploit the weaknesses of a West Indies side missing key fast bowling options due to injury. The stakes are high for both sides as India aim to continue their dominance over the Windies, who have not beaten India in Tests since 2002 and not at home since 1994.

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