IND vs WI 2nd Test : Pitch, Weather, Head-to-Head, Probable XIs, Streaming Details. As India prepares to face the West Indies for the second Test match of the series, starting October 10, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, the home side will look to seal a 2-0 series victory following an emphatic win in Ahmedabad. For the visitors, it is an opportunity to show their character and avoid a second consecutive clean sweep in India.
Match Details
Fixture: India vs West Indies, 2nd Test
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
Date: October 10–14, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM IST
Series status: India lead 1–0 after winning the 1st Test by an innings and 140 runs
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Pitch Report
The pitch in Delhi is expected to provide excellent batting conditions, especially in the early part of the match, given that the surface is primarily made up of black soil, which is also conducive to good bounce and carry. Batsmen will have an advantage over the first two days before the pitch starts to break down, presenting significant assistance to spin bowlers from day three. Historically, Arun Jaitley Stadium has helped batters batting first, and when scores exceed 400, this influences the outcome of the match.
As the match moves to the later stages, the pitch is expected to slow down, which will provide opportunities for turn for spinners such as Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav. The outfield will be quick, and shorter boundaries on one side will encourage aggressive batting. Overall, at a high level, expect a traditional subcontinental pitch: batter-friendly in the initial phase and spin-friendly in the later stages.
Weather Forecast
The weather will be hot and dry in Delhi, with temperatures around 32–33°C and cooler evenings. Rain is unlikely, but there could be some cloudy conditions in the afternoons. There will be very slight humidity that can help swing the ball a bit early on, but there are no significant rain threats through the five days.
Head-to-Head Record
India and the West Indies have a rich tradition in Tests, with the teams playing each other 100 times. The West Indies have a history of leading the rivalry with 30 wins, while India has 23 wins and 47 draws. Nevertheless, over the last few decades, the power paradigm has changed considerably, with India having not lost a Test to West Indies since 2002 and having beaten West Indies in every home series in the past 20 years.
Probable Playing XIs
India (Likely):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Nitish Kumar Reddy
West Indies (Likely):
Tagenarine Chanderpaul, John Campbell, Alick Athanaze, Roston Chase (c), Shai Hope, Brandon King, Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Johann Layne
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Streaming and Broadcast Details
The match will be live on the Star Sports Network in India, with Jiostar streaming live on mobile and web.
