Final result
India Cricket won by 7 wickets
Player of the match: Kuldeep Yadav
Result · Test Cricket
India Cricket vs West Indies
Result · Test Cricket
Venue par · 185Chase success · 55%POTM · Kuldeep Yadav
Match preview & overview
India Cruise to 7-Wicket Win Over West Indies in Delhi Test
India beat West Indies by 7 wickets in the Test at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on 10 October 2025. India posted 518/5 in their first innings, a total that dwarfed the ground's average first-innings score of 185 across 165 matches. Kuldeep Yadav then led a spin-dominated attack to bowl West Indies out for 248 and 390, setting India a target of 121. They reached it on 124/3 with wickets to spare. Kuldeep finished with match figures of 8 wickets for 186 runs across 55.8 overs and was named Player of the Match.
India won the toss and elected to bat, and their top order made the most of conditions that historically suit batting early at this ground. The gap between the two sides was apparent by the end of day two. West Indies showed more resistance in their second innings, posting 390, but the deficit was already insurmountable. India's spinners, Kuldeep in particular, were the decisive factor across both West Indies innings.
Pitch report & venue insights
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi — 165-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
165
T20 matches hosted
185
Avg 1st-innings score
165
Avg 2nd-innings score
55%
Chase success rate
46
Avg powerplay runs
61%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
India's 518/5 gives West Indies a mountain to climb
India's first innings of 518/5 declared was well above Arun Jaitley Stadium's average first-innings score of 185. It set the platform for everything that followed. West Indies never had the batting depth to absorb that kind of deficit across two innings.
Angle 02
Kuldeep Yadav's 8/186 the match-defining performance
Angle 03
West Indies fell twice: 248 and 390
Angle 04
India's toss and batting call proved correct
Angle 05
India's head-to-head dominance continues
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may carry more interest than outright result lines given how heavily India's first-innings total shaped the match. Venue history suggests large first-innings scores are not unusual here, which could affect how those markets are priced.
- Spin bowler performance markets are worth monitoring in Delhi Tests. Three of the four best bowling figures recorded at this ground belong to Indian spinners, and the surface has historically aided turn from day one.
- The toss has historically influenced match outcomes at Arun Jaitley Stadium, with 59 per cent of sides who win it choosing to field. Toss-related markets, where available, may reflect that pattern.
- India's overall head-to-head record of 75 wins from 117 meetings against West Indies is likely to be priced into outright lines. Markets that look at individual session or innings performance may offer more nuance.
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Frequently asked
Questions about India Cricket vs West Indies
Who won the India vs West Indies Test in Delhi in 2025?
India won the Test at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, by 7 wickets. India posted 518/5 in their first innings, bowled West Indies out for 248 and 390, then knocked off the 121-run target for the loss of 3 wickets, finishing on 124/3.
Who was Player of the Match in the Delhi Test?
Kuldeep Yadav was named Player of the Match. He took 8 wickets for 186 runs across 55.8 overs in the match, the best bowling figures recorded by any bowler at Arun Jaitley Stadium in our dataset.
What is the head-to-head record between India and West Indies?
Across all formats, India and West Indies have met 117 times. India have won 75, West Indies 28, with 13 matches producing no result. India have won four of the last five meetings, with West Indies' only recent win coming in 2023 in Florida.
Where can I watch India vs West Indies Tests in the UK?
India home Tests are typically broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. BBC Radio Test Match Special also provides ball-by-ball audio commentary for many India home series. Check broadcaster schedules for the full five-day coverage plan.
What is Arun Jaitley Stadium's average first-innings score?
Across 165 matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, the average first-innings score is 185. India's 518/5 in this Test was therefore a very large total by the ground's historical standards, and it effectively decided the outcome of the match.
What is India's recent Test form heading into this series?
Ahead of this match, India's last five results included wins against West Indies (140 runs), Pakistan (twice) and Bangladesh, along with a defeat to Sri Lanka. Four wins from five recent matches reflects a strong run of form at home and in familiar conditions.
Photo credits (4)
- Kuldeep Yadav — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Ravindra Jadeja — photo by SR Vlogs, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Virat Kohli — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source