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WTC 2025-27: India Will Host West Indies For 2 Test Matches Series In October
Updated - 16-AUG-2025 6:4 IST

In October 2025, India will host a two-match Test series against the West Indies. The ICC World Test Championship schedule for 2025–2027 includes this series as a major event.
Schedule & Venues
Date |
Test |
Venues |
2nd - 6th October 2025 |
1st Test |
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
10th - 14th October 2025 |
2nd Test |
Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Context & Significance
- After drawn a strong away campaign against England by 2-2 and the Asia Cup 2025 schedules in September, this series marks the beginning of India's home Test schedule.
- India's back-to-back home Test series is underway in its first part, with South Africa to follow later in November and December 2025.
- Each match has increased stakes as both Tests contribute toward the current World Test Championship cycle.
There will be the first home series for Gill, Pant, and Gautam
With the help of coach Gautam Gambhir, India's new leadership, led by skipper Shubman Gill and vice-captain Rishabh Pant, starts to home shape its WTC campaign with this series.