Team India won the second and final Test against West Indies by seven wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday, October 14. With this win, the Shubman Gill-led team completed a 2-0 whitewash over the visitors.

India chased down the 121-run target on Day 5. Earlier, Gill won the toss and chose to bat first. The team declared their innings at 518/5. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal played brilliantly, scoring 175 runs from 258 balls.

Captain Shubman Gill also hit a fine century, remaining not out on 129 from 196 balls. Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican took three wickets for the West Indies. In reply, the West Indies struggled with the bat and were bowled out for 248 runs. No batter reached fifty, with Alick Athanaze being the top scorer with 41 runs from 84 balls.

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Kuldeep Yadav Shines with the Ball

Kuldeep Yadav was the best bowler for India, taking a brilliant five-wicket haul. The West Indies were asked to bat again as India enforced the follow-on.

The visiting team fought back well. John Campbell scored 115 runs from 199 balls, and Shai Hope made 103 from 214 balls. Justin Greaves remained not out on 50 and built an important 79-run partnership for the last wicket with Jayden Seales.

West Indies were all out for 390 on Day 4. Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah picked up three wickets each in the second innings. Shubman Gill’s team chased down the target easily.

KL Rahul stayed unbeaten with 58 runs from 108 balls, while Sai Sudharsan scored 39 from 76 deliveries. Kuldeep Yadav was named Player of the Match for his excellent bowling performance.

3 Moments That Created a Buzz in the Match

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Run-Out After Mix-Up with Shubman Gill

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s superb knock of 175 runs in the first innings ended with an unfortunate run-out. In the 92nd over, he played a drive toward mid-off off Jayden Seales and set off for a quick single.

Shubman Gill took a few steps forward but then went back to the crease. Jaiswal was already halfway down the pitch when the throw came to the keeper’s end, and he was run out.

He looked disappointed as he missed a well-deserved double century. The run-out became one of the most talked-about moments of the match.

Sanjay Bangar breaks it down, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s run out wasn’t just bad luck, it was a result of Shubman Gill’s selfishness. pic.twitter.com/4elkkFUGJt

— NiiK (@Niiki099) October 11, 2025

2. Sai Sudharsan’s Stunning Catch at Short-Leg

West Indies opener John Campbell was dismissed for 10 runs in the first innings because of a brilliant catch by Sai Sudharsan at short-leg.

In the eighth over, Campbell tried to sweep a ball from Ravindra Jadeja. He made good contact, but the ball went straight to Sudharsan, who caught it while trying to duck.

The ball stuck to his hands, and he took the catch cleanly. Sudharsan left the field afterward for medical attention.

SAI SUDHARSAN WITH A SPECTACULAR CATCH. 🤯pic.twitter.com/OsWITs9vIH

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 11, 2025

3. Shubman Gill’s Follow-On Decision Divides Fans

Some fans were not happy with Shubman Gill’s decision to enforce the follow-on after West Indies were bowled out for 248. India had a lead of 270 runs.  Supporters felt the Indian bowlers had already bowled 81.5 overs and should have been given rest while India batted again. It was also the first time in 10 years that India enforced the follow-on with a lead of less than 300. The last such instance came against Bangladesh in 2015 when India had a lead of 206.

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After a tough 2-2 series in England, India are back home to continue their ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign. Shubman Gill will lead a young Indian side in a two-Test series against the West Indies, starting in Ahmedabad on Thursday (October 2).

This series is a big chance for the team to settle and grow after the retirements of legends like Ravichandran Ashwin, Virat Kohli, and former captain Rohit Sharma. It’s also India’s first home series since the disappointing 3-0 loss to New Zealand last November. Gill and his players will now look to start fresh and build their own strong record at home, just like the teams before them.

Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

The red-soil pitch in Ahmedabad is expected to have a healthy green cover. The curator has left grass that will likely be trimmed to about 4–5mm before the toss. Fast bowlers should find help early on with seam movement and bounce from the new ball. As the game progresses, the surface may wear down, giving spinners more of a role.

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India vs West Indies 1st Test – Match Details

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Both teams have dominated throughout the tournament and now face each other in the most-awaited clash of the season. India will rely on Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Suryakumar Yadav. Pakistan will count on Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, and Saim Ayub to deliver in the high-pressure final.

The Indian team will have the upper hand, as they have marched through the tournament undefeated, including two convincing wins over Pakistan in the group stage.

IND vs PAK Match Details

Date: 28th September, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM IST

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

IND vs PAK Weather Report

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

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Top Batters IND vs PAK

• Abhishek Sharma (IND) - 309 runs in this tournament 

• Sahibzada Farhan (PAK) - 160 runs in this tournament 

• Tilak Varma (IND) - 144 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler IND vs PAK

• Kuldeep Yadav (IND) - 13 wickets in this tournament 

• Shaheen Afridi (PAK) - 9 wickets in this tournament 

• Haris Rauf (PAK) - 9 wickets in this tournament 

IND vs PAK Recent Performance

IND vs PAK Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If IND bats first

• First Innings score prediction - IND is expected to score 175-190 runs

• Result prediction- IND will win the match by 20-30 runs

Scenario 2- If the SL bats first

• First Innings score prediction- PAK is expected to score 140-155 runs.

• Result prediction- IND will win the match by 6 wickets 

IND vs PAK Predicted Playing XI

India (IND) Playing XI 

Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Pakistan (PAK) Playing XI 

Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Abrar Ahmed.

IND vs PAK Complete Squad

India - 

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh.

Pakistan -

Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufyan Moqim.

IND vs PAK Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

India to win

We predict that India will win this Asia Cup 2025 match. Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill and Kuldeep Yadav will be key players to watch out for.

Cricket legend Wasim Akram openly criticized the Pakistan cricket team, while his former teammates Misbah-ul-Haq and Shoaib Malik could not stop praising Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill. Pakistan suffered another heavy defeat against India in the Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday.

After the handshake controversy in the group game, Pakistan was expected to put up a stronger fight. However, their resistance lasted only a short time before Suryakumar Yadav and his team secured their seventh straight win against their arch-rivals since 2022.

Asked to bat first in the Super 4 match, Pakistan scored only 171 runs, even with four catches dropped by India. The Dubai pitch was not as difficult as usual. Their top-scorer was Sahibzada Farhan, who made 58 runs and celebrated with a firing gun gesture, likely referring to the Pahalgam terror attack.

The target was too small for India, who won with seven balls to spare. Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill added 105 runs for the first wicket. Abhishek was the highest scorer with a blistering 74 off 39 balls, helping India win by six wickets.

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Wasim Akram Criticizes Pakistan

Disheartened by another heavy defeat, bowling great Wasim Akram could not hold back. He said it was “tough” to watch Pakistan being beaten by their rivals.

“I am going to speak my heart out. It is tough to watch Pakistan,” Akram said on Sony Sports. “As an ex-player, I understand winning and losing. But India has outplayed Pakistan in every department over the last four or five years. One or two catches can be dropped in any game, that is fine. But when we score 91 in the first 10 overs and fail to reach 200, there is nothing to say.”

Misbah and Malik Praise Abhishek and Gill

Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq praised Abhishek for his skill and calmness.

“The skill level is exceptional, and the temperament is impressive. Playing against Pakistan for the first time, he looks relaxed, like batting in the nets. When the ball lands in his zone, he hits it effortlessly. He puts the main bowlers under pressure, and after that, the team can’t recover,” Misbah said on Tapmad’s show.

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik praised Shubman Gill, who scored 47 off 28 balls. “I thought Shubman Gill would stay not out. Everything about him is high quality. He doesn’t play on just one side; he can play all around the field. When conditions changed after six overs, he started rotating the strike,” Malik said.

We have reached the business end of the group stage in the Asia Cup 2025. In the 12th fixture of the tournament, India will face Oman on Friday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. IND vs OMA is going to be the first-ever meeting between the two teams on an international platform. Team India is currently at the top of the point table in Group A with 2 wins, and they have not lost a single game. Their net run rate stands at +4.793. .

On the other hand, Oman's journey in the Asia Cup 2025 has come to an end. They have lost every opportunity to qualify for the next round in the tournament. Oman stands at the bottom of the point table with 2 losses, and they have not scored a single win at the group stage.

IND vs OMN Match Details

Date: 19th September, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM IST

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

IND vs OMN Weather Report

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

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Top Batters IND vs OMN

• Abhishek Sharma (IND) - 61 runs in this tournament 

• Suryakumar Yadav (IND) - 54 runs in this tournament 

• Hammad Mirza (OMN) - 32 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler IND vs OMN

• Kuldeep Yadav (IND) - 7 wickets in this tournament 

• Shivam Dube (IND) - 3 wickets in this tournament 

• Axar Patel (IND) - 3 wickets in this tournament 

IND vs OMN Recent Performance

IND vs OMN Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If IND bats first

• First Innings score prediction- IND is expected to score 180-195 runs

• Result prediction- IND will win the match by 50-70 runs

Scenario 2- If the OMN bats first

• First Innings score prediction- OMN is expected to score 125-130 runs.

• Result prediction- IND will win the match by 8 wickets 

IND vs OMN Predicted Playing XI

India (IND) Playing XI 

Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Oman (OMN) Playing XI 

Aamir Kaleem, Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Wasim Ali, Hassnain Shah, Shah Faisal, Jiten Ramanandi, Aryan Bisht, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava

IND vs OMN Complete Squad

India - 

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh.

Oman -

Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla, Sufyan Yousuf, Ashish Odedera, Aamir Kaleem, Mohammed Nadeem, Sufyan Mehmood, Aryan Bisht, Karan Sonavale, Zikriya Islam, Hassnain Ali Shah, Faisal Shah, Muhammed Imran, Nadeem Khan, Shakeel Ahmad, Samay Shrivastava.

IND vs OMN Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

India to win

We predict that India will win this Asia Cup 2025 match. Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav will be key players to watch out for.

India and Pakistan had an excellent start to the tournament, winning their opening matches and currently standing in 1st and 2nd position in the points table, respectively. India defeated the UAE by nine wickets, successfully chasing the target of 58 runs.

On the other hand, Pakistan won their opening match by 93 runs against Oman. They successfully defended the target of 160 runs. Muhammad Haris was the standout performer for Pakistan, scoring 66 runs at a strike rate of 153.

IND vs PAK Match Details

Date: 14th September, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM IST

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Ground 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

IND vs PAK Weather Report

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

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Top Batters IND vs PAK

• Muhammad Haris (PAK) - 66 runs in this tournament 

• Abhishek Sharma (IND) - 30 runs in this tournament 

• Sahibzada Farhan (PAK) - 29 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler IND vs PAK

• Kuldeep Yadav (IND) - 4 wickets in this tournament 

• Shivam Dube (IND) - 3 wickets in this tournament 

• Faheem Ashraf (PAK) - 2 wickets in this tournament 

IND vs PAK Recent Performance

IND vs PAK Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If IND bats first

• First Innings score prediction- IND is expected to score 170-185 runs

• Result prediction- IND will win the match by 25-30 runs

Scenario 2- If the PAK bats first

• First Innings score prediction- PAK is expected to score 145-160 runs.

• Result prediction- IND will win the match by 4 wickets 

IND vs PAK Predicted Playing XI

India (IND) Playing XI 

Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Pakistan (PAK) Playing XI 

Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf/Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed.

IND vs PAK Complete Squad

India - 

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh..

Pakistan -

Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufyan Moqim.

IND vs PAK Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

India to win

We predict that India will win this Asia Cup 2025 match. Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav will be key players to watch out for.

Team India has already started Aisa Cup 2025 preparations in Dubai. They are the favorite to win this year's tournament as well. The tournament will start on September 9, while India's campaign will start the following day.

After landing in Dubai, the Men in Blue boys got a warm welcome from the crowd, especially Sanju Samson. The crowd chanted his name and asked for autographs as well. Samson, with a smiling face, interacted with his fans before boarding the team bus. India skipper Surya Kumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill also witnessed the craze for Samson. Along with Samson, fans cheered for Surya Kumar Yadav as well. But the scenario is slightly different for Gill.

BCCI appointed Gill as the deputy of Yadav for the Asia Cup, after a thriller Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, where India, under Shubman's captaincy, won the 5th match at The Oval to make the scoreline 2-2. His performance with the bat also was attractive against England. Though, appointing Gill as the deputy of Yadav came as a huge surprise. The inclusion of Shubman Gill put Sanju Samson's batting position in uncertainty for the tournament. Team India went to Dubai with three openers—Abhishek Sharma, Subhman Gill, and Sanju Samson. There are high chances that Gill can make an opening pair with Sharma, and for that, Samson may have to push in the middle order. 

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Gill remain silent 

When Samson and Yadav were engaged with fans, Gill and other players of the squad went into the bus straightaway. The expression of Gill caught on camera. He tried to maintain a stoic expression on his face, with a hint of a smile. 

😂📸 | Gill’s face when the crowd goes

“SAAAM-SOOON! SAAAM-SOOON!”

Crowd love hits different when it’s for Sanju 💙👑#SanjuSamson #Gill #IndianCricket #FanLove pic.twitter.com/nl2Iuk96Zz

— CRICKET CULTURE (@CRICCULTURE09) September 7, 2025

On August 19, 2025, through a press conference, the Senior Men’s Selection Committee announced India’s squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s Asia Cup, which will be held in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

India’s squad for Asia Cup 2026: Surya Kumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh

Standby players: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, and Dhruv Jurel

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has heaped praise on the Indian team for their spirited performance in the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, reserving special admiration for young skipper Shubman Gill. India may not have clinched the series, but coming from behind to draw 2-2 has earned admiration from fans and cricket experts across the globe.

What made India’s campaign especially remarkable was that they achieved this in the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, with Jasprit Bumrah only being available for a limited number of games. Shubman Gill, leading a very young team, stepped up and produced one of the best batting performances we've seen in a long time. Gill amassed 754 runs in the series, topping the charts, and in the process, notched up four centuries in SENA countries after previously having none. England coach Brendon McCullum named him the Player of the Series.

“Incredible — Test cricket at its absolute best,” Kaneria said, as quoted by TOI. “There’s nothing that compares to the demands of Test cricket. It tests every ounce of a player's physical and mental toughness over five days. This young Indian team, without Rohit and Virat, performed unbelievably under Shubman Gill’s leadership. He carried the team on his shoulders and scored over 700 runs; it’s simply outstanding.”

Siraj hailed for resilience; Akash Deep’s knock called the turning point

Danish Kaneria didn’t stop at just lauding Gill. He also reserved high praise for Mohammed Siraj, whose resilience and commitment helped India fight back when all seemed lost. Despite being under pressure after a series of missteps, including a dropped catch at The Oval, Siraj roared back into form with a match-winning five-wicket haul. “Mohammed Siraj is a true lionheart. His commitment to the team is unmatched,” Kaneria said. “To play all five Tests, all of which went the distance, and to bowl with the same intensity shows his incredible fitness and passion. He carried the pace attack on his shoulders.”

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Kaneria further credited key batting efforts in India’s series-leveling win. “The turning point, in my opinion, was Akash Deep’s 66. Those runs gave India a much-needed boost,” he remarked. “Jaiswal’s attacking century, along with late-order runs from Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, played a major role in sealing the win.”

The Indian team has had a roller-coaster series in England. The hosts won the first and third Tests, India won the second, and the fourth ended in a draw. Now, with the series level, England looks set to win the fifth and final Test. India are close to losing the series, and veteran spinner R. Ashwin says one big reason is poor captaincy from Shubman Gill. On his YouTube channel “Ash Ki Baat,” Ashwin didn’t hold back. He pointed out key mistakes India made, especially in how they used their bowlers.

Throughout the series, there have been many moments that stood out. Speaking on this, India legend Ravichandran Ashwin talked about the team’s lack of game awareness. Ashwin said that India has not been the sharpest in the series, but he believes Shubman Gill’s decision-making as captain will improve over time.

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Ashwin Points Out Lack of Game Awareness

Ashwin said that India have shown a lack of game awareness in this series, especially in tactical decisions on the field. “Coming back to the topic of spinners not being used, I feel there has been a lack of game awareness and, in many ways, our tactical thinking both on and off the field. This is the main reason why England are ahead in this series and India are behind. We haven’t been the sharpest,” he said.

He believes Shubman Gill will improve with time but added that missing key moments in a match is hurting the team. “Sometimes, if you feel you play spin well, you don’t bring in your own spinners at the right time. And when that happens, spinners become a defensive option instead of an attacking one,” Ashwin explained.

Ashwin gave a specific example from Day 4 of the final Test, when England batter Harry Brook was scoring freely. He said that was the moment to bring in Washington Sundar to slow the runs.  

“You could’ve had a spinner from one end and a fast bowler from the other. But we missed that chance,” he added.

He also said it’s not clear whether these calls are made on the field or come from the team management. “Making these mistakes is a huge gap. We don’t know whether the message is going from outside to the middle. We don’t know the dressing room talks. But in today’s day and age, these mistakes can definitely be avoided,” Ashwin said.

England in Control After Day 4

Ashwin’s comments came after India showed some fight on Day 4 but still allowed England to get close to victory. Joe Root and Harry Brook both scored centuries and stitched together a 195-run partnership, taking the game away from India. Brook smashed 111 off 98 balls, while Root made 105.

India did fight back after tea, with Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna taking wickets and slowing the scoring. The match was stopped due to bad light and rain, with England at 339/6, just 35 runs away from a record win.