Once dubbed the “invincibles” of home cricket, Team India now enters the 2025–26 home season under unusual scrutiny. After a mixed 2024–25 international campaign—including a shock Test loss in South Africa and inconsistent white-ball performances—the team faces a critical test against a reeling but dangerous West Indies side.
The Caribbean side arrives fresh off a humiliating 0–3 home Test series whitewash by Australia, exposing glaring gaps in batting depth and pace bowling consistency. Yet, with explosive talents like Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph, they remain capable of match-winning bursts.
| Format | Matches | India Wins | WI Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| ODIs | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| T20Is | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
India’s spin trio—Jadeja, Axar, and Kuldeep—will dominate on turning tracks, but West Indies’ short-ball aggression could unsettle India’s middle order if early wickets fall.
India’s top order has averaged just 31.2 in home Tests since 2023. West Indies’ new-ball duo (Joseph & Seales) will look to exploit this vulnerability.
| Period | Tests Played | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2020 | 31 | 28 | 1 |
| 2021–2025 | 18 | 13 | 3 |
For India: Reaffirming home dominance and building momentum for the 2027 WTC cycle.
For West Indies: Avoiding another morale-crushing tour and proving they belong among cricket’s elite.
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