IND vs WI 1st Test Fantasy Picks: Top Captain & Vice-Captain Choices for West Indies Tour 2025

IND vs WI 1st Test Match Fantasy Tips for West Indies Tour of India 2025

The 1st Test between India and West Indies kicks off the highly anticipated series, with both sides eager to set the tone for the remaining matches. This contest is significant as India is navigating a post-retirement phase of stalwarts like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin, while West Indies aim to rebuild after mixed performances in recent tours. So let’s have a look at IND vs WI 1st Test Match Fantasy Tips West Indies Tour of India 2025.

IND vs WI Match Details

IND vs WI Match Preview

India starts as the overwhelming favorite at home, having never lost a Test series to West Indies in India since 2002. The home team relies on a strong spin attack featuring Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav, while pace spearheads Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj will aim to exploit early morning moisture.

West Indies, led by Kraigg Brathwaite, have been in a rebuilding phase following heavy defeats and internal restructuring. Key players like Alzarri Joseph and Shai Hope will need to deliver match-defining performances if they are to challenge India on spin-friendly tracks.

Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report

The Ahmedabad pitch is traditionally a low-bounce, turning surface that assists spinners from Day 2 onwards. Fast bowlers may get some early assistance, particularly on the first morning, but the advantage typically shifts to India’s experienced spinners as the match progresses.

• First-batting teams and second-batting teams have each won 4 out of the last 15 Tests here.
• Scores in the first innings generally remain competitive, but deterioration favors bowlers later.

IND vs WI Weather Report

Weather conditions are expected to be ideal for Test cricket. Morning moisture may help pacers slightly, but warm, dry afternoons will favor spin. Minimal rain is expected, reducing the chances of interruptions during play.

India vs West Indies Probable Playing 11

India Playing 11

• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Shubman Gill
• KL Rahul (wk/capt)
• Shreyas Iyer
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Axar Patel
• Washington Sundar
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Jasprit Bumrah
• Mohammed Siraj
• Mukesh Kumar

West Indies Playing 11

• Tagenarine Chanderpaul
• Kraigg Brathwaite (capt)
• Alick Athanaze
• Shai Hope
• Roston Chase
• Jermaine Blackwood
• Joshua Da Silva (wk)
• Jason Holder
• Alzarri Joseph
• Kevin Sinclair
• Anderson Phillip

Fantasy Cricket Tips

Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

Key Fantasy Picks

• Batsmen: KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Shai Hope
• All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Roston Chase
• Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Alzarri Joseph
• Wicketkeeper: Joshua Da Silva

Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav are expected to dominate with spin, while KL Rahul is in prime form and could score heavily. Alzarri Joseph and Shai Hope are the key West Indies players likely to impact the game.

Fantasy Cricket Teams

Small League Team

• KL Rahul (C)
• Shubman Gill
• Shai Hope
• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Ravindra Jadeja (VC)
• Axar Patel
• Roston Chase
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Jasprit Bumrah
• Mohammed Siraj
• Alzarri Joseph

Grand League Team

• KL Rahul
• Shubman Gill (C)
• Jermaine Blackwood
• Shai Hope (VC)
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Axar Patel
• Washington Sundar
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Mohammed Siraj
• Alzarri Joseph
• Anderson Phillip

Match Prediction

India enters the match as favorites with the advantage of home conditions and a balanced squad. However, West Indies could cause an upset if their top players, particularly Alzarri Joseph and Shai Hope, perform well. Batting-friendly conditions early on and a strong spin attack in the middle innings make this a key contest for fantasy cricket enthusiasts.

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