What's the story
India will take on West Indies in the first match of a two-match Test series at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match will start on October 2, 2025. This series marks Shubman Gill 's first stint as captain in home Tests, with veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja as his deputy. West Indies will head into the series as underdogs. They will be required to play out of their skin. Here is the preview of the Ahmedabad Test.
Game analysis
Pitch report and streaming details
The Narendra Modi Stadium is set to have a red-soil pitch with a green cover. The curator has kept a good layer of grass, which will be cut down to 4-5mm before the toss. This surface will assist fast bowlers early on with seam movement and extra bounce. However, it could wear down over time