India and the West Indies have been playing each other in international cricket since 1948.
The West Indies dominated this matchup till the 2000s. Facing the dominant West Indies in the second half of the 20th century was obviously a challenge. Almost every team feared them, including India.
Despite that, India managed to beat the two-time world champions in the 1983 World Cup final. No one saw that coming, especially against an almost unbeatable side. But India did it and stunned everyone.
In the 21st century, though, the West Indies have lost their power. And India have made the Caribbean side pay for it.
In this article, you can look at the head-to-head timeline between India and the West Indies, including records and highlights.
India National Cricket Team vs West Indies National Cricket Team Players (2025)
| Role | India | West Indies |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | Shubman Gill | Roston Chase |
| Batters | Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Abhishek Sharma | John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Kevlon Anderson, Tevin Imlach |
| All-Rounders | Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube | Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Khary Pierre, Johann Layne |
| Wicketkeepers | Dhruv Jurel, Narayan Jagadeesan, Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant | Shai Hope |
| Bowlers | Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh | Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales, Jediah Blades, Anderson Phillip |
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India vs West Indies Head-to-Head Record Timeline (Recent 10 Matches)
| Year | Match | Format | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | WI vs IND, 5th T20I | T20I | Lauderhill | West Indies won by 8 wickets |
| 2023 | WI vs IND, 4th T20I | T20I | Lauderhill | India won by 9 wickets |
| 2023 | WI vs IND, 3rd T20I | T20I | Providence | India won by 7 wickets |
| 2023 | WI vs IND, 2nd T20I | T20I | Providence | West Indies won by 2 wickets |
| 2023 | WI vs IND, 1st T20I | T20I | Tarouba | West Indies won by 4 runs |
| 2023 | WI vs IND, 3rd ODI | ODI | Tarouba | India won by 200 runs |
| 2023 | WI vs IND, 2nd ODI | ODI | Bridgetown | West Indies won by 6 wickets |
| 2023 | WI vs IND, 1st ODI | ODI | Bridgetown | India won by 5 wickets |
| 2023 | WI vs IND, 2nd Test | Test | Port of Spain | Match Drawn |
| 2023 | WI vs IND, 1st Test | Test | Roseau | India won by an innings and 141 runs |
Notable Records and Highlights
Test Cricket
- The West Indies lead in Tests by 30-23.
- First Test in 1948: Match ended in a draw, though best remembered for four centuries from the West Indies – Clyde Walcott (153), Gerry Gomez (101), Everton Weekes (128), and Robert Christiani (107).
- West Indies’ First win: The West Indies defeated India for the first time on their maiden trip in 1949. They claimed a victory by an innings and 193 runs in Chennai.
- Unbeaten Dominance: The West Indies didn’t lose in 24 consecutive Tests against India between 1948 and 1971.
- India’s First win: India had to wait 23 years. They won their first Test against the West Indies in 1971. It also marked their first Test series win in the West Indies, clinching the five-match series 1-0.
- Dream debut: In the same series, Sunil Gavaskar accrued 774 runs, the most by a batter in a debut Test series.
- Top run-scorer: India’s Sunil Gavaskar (2749 runs)
- Top wicket-taker: India’s Kapil Dev (89 wickets)
ODI Cricket
- India take the edge in ODIs (72-64).
- First ODI in 1979: The West Indies bowled out India for 190 runs to set up an easy chase in the World Cup fixture.
- Stunning victory: India and the West Indies met in the 1983 World Cup final. India slumped to 183 but pulled off a 40-run win to become the world champions.
- Sehwag’s double ton: In an ODI match in 2011, India’s Virender Sehwag smashed 219 against the Caribbean side, helping India post their highest ODI total – 418 for 5.
- Top run-scorer: India’s Virat Kohli (2261 runs)
- Top wicket-taker: India’s Ravindra Jadeja (44 wickets)
T20I Cricket
- India maintain a lead over the West Indies in T20Is (19-10).
- First T20I in 2009: The West Indies won by 7 wickets. Dwayne Bravo starred with his all-round performance – 66* and 4 for 38. Yuvraj Singh’s 67-run knock went in vain.
- Heartbreak: Both sides met in the 2016 T20 World Cup semi-final. India posted 192 for 2 but failed to defend it against the West Indies power-hitters.
- Run-fest: A few months later, both sides engaged in a run-fest. The West Indies hammered 245 for 6, thanks to Evin Lewis’ hundred. KL Rahul’s unbeaten 110 brought India within distance, only to lose by a run.
- Top run-scorer: India’s Rohit Sharma (693 runs)
- Top wicket-taker: India’s Kuldeep Yadav (17 wickets)
Top Players in IND vs WI Rivalry
Batting: Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Clive Lloyd, Shivnarine Chanderpaul
Bowling: Kapil Dev, Malcolm Marshall, Courtney Walsh, Ravichandran Ashwin, Andy Roberts
Read more: Top 10 Most Dangerous Bowlers in World
Upcoming Schedule (India vs West Indies Test Series 2025)
India vs West Indies – World Test Championship 2025 Series
| Dates | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2-5, 2025 | 1st Test | Ahmedabad | 9:30 AM |
| Oct 10-14, 2025 | 2nd Test | Delhi | 9:30 AM |
Where to Watch India vs West Indies Test Series 2025 – Broadcasting and Live Streaming Info
Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Stream: JioHotstar
A dominant India will look to muscle a weak West Indies unit in the two-Test series. India’s top-order batters are in good touch, with captain Shubman Gill leading from the front.
The West Indies, meanwhile, are finding the right path under new skipper Roston Chase’s guidance. These two Tests will be nothing short of a mighty challenge for the Caribbean side.
