US EditionWest Indies Wins the Toss and Chooses to Bat in the First Cricket Test Against India
West Indies chose to bat first to leverage pitch conditions in the ICC World Test Championship opener against India, ending a 25-match losing streak versus India since 2002.
- On October 2, 2025, at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, Roston Chase, leading the West Indies team, won the coin toss and chose to have his side bat first in the opening Test against India.
- West Indies chose to bat first to avoid facing the fourth innings on a turning wicket, as vice-captain Jomel Warrican explained the tactical decision.
- India, led by Shubman Gill in his first home captaincy, fielded a squad without retired stars Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ashwin and coped with injuries including the absence of wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant.
- Warrican emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline and improving teamwork, noting the need to capitalize on crucial moments. He also reflected on a significant collaboration between Shai Hope and Roston Chase that took place just before lunch.
- The match marks India’s first home Test series since their 3-0 loss to New Zealand in late 2024, highlighting challenges for both teams in form and squad adjustments.
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IND vs WI, 1st Test: We will try to find a method to get wickets, but not over-attack, says West Indies’ Warrican
West Indies’ decision to bat first on a seam-friendly surface raised eyebrows, but vice-captain Jomel Warrican revealed that such a decision was taken as the side did not want to bat in the fourth innings.
India’s Siraj, Bumrah strike as West Indies dismissed for 162 in Ahmedabad Test
India seamers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah ripped through the West Indies line-up to capture seven wickets between them and dismiss the tourists for 162 before tea was taken early on day one of the first Test in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Roston Chase (24), Shai Hope (26) and Justin Greaves (32) all got starts but the hosts soon gained the upper hand to put a big dent in West Indies’ hopes of claiming a first Test victory in India since 1994, w…
The excitement of the stunning Asia Cup victory was still fresh when a new chapter of Test cricket began between India and the West Indies. But thousands of empty seats were seen at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, raising the question: was it right to host a Test match against a smaller team in such a large stadium? Or does India need to find a stable and spectator-friendly venue for Test cricket?
Ahmedabad Test: West Indies Win Toss, Opt to Bat First Against India
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. West Indies skipper Roston Chase won the toss and elected to bat first in the first Test of the two-match series against the hosts, India, at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. Sports News | Ahmedabad Test: West Indies Win Toss, Opt to Bat First Against India.
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