Ind vs WI 1st Test Day 1 Live Streaming: When and where to watch, playing 11, pitch and weather report, predictions

After lifting the Asia Cup 2025 trophy and success in England, Team India now turns its focus to the longer format with the first Test against West Indies, beginning Thursday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match carries added importance as World Test Championship points will be at stake. Most Indian players, including captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir, landed in Ahmedabad on the intervening night between Monday and Tuesday after returning from Dubai. The team has resumed training sessions to prepare for the red-ball challenge.

India vs West Indies 1st Test Day 1 Pitch and Weather Report

The pitch at Ahmedabad is expected to offer a different contest with a green surface under cloudy skies. While the city has seen hot and humid weather, there are chances of rain interruptions during the Test. However, no forecast suggests a complete washout.

IND vs WI 1st Test Day 1 Weather Forecast

• The day begins cloudy, hovering around 26 °C (78 °F).
• Between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM IST, showers and thunderstorms are likely. There is a Yellow Watch for Thunderstorms in effect until about 1:54 PM–1:58 PM IST.
• Post early afternoon, skies may become partly sunny or intermittently cloudy, with temperatures rising toward 30–31 °C (86–88 °F).
• A second spell of showers is possible around 5:00 PM IST, before skies begin clearing toward night.
• Evening and late night conditions are expected to be mostly clear, with temperatures around 27–28 °C (81–82 °F).
• The early session (morning to midday) is vulnerable to interruptions due to thunderstorm risk.
• Weather may ease later in the day, but any delays early could shift preparation, play timings, or strategy.
• The pitch and outfield conditions might hold excess moisture if rain intervenes, potentially affecting ball behavior especially for seamers.

India vs West Indies 1st Test Day 1 Live Streaming

The India vs West Indies Test will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network. Fans can also watch the live streaming on the JioStar app and website.

Predicted India Playing XI

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
   
   
2. KL Rahul
   
   
3. Sai Sudharsan
   
   
4. Shubman Gill (c)
   
   
5. Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper)
   
   
6. Nitish Kumar Reddy
   
   
7. Ravindra Jadeja
   
   
8. Washington Sundar
   
   
9. Kuldeep Yadav
   
   
10. Mohammed Siraj
    
    
11. Jasprit Bumrah
    
    

Notes / alternatives:

• Some previews mention Axar Patel as alternative to Kuldeep or Reddy.
  
  
• In absence of Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel is expected to take the wicketkeeper's role.
  
  
• There is consideration of balancing between seamers and spinners depending on pitch.
  
  

Predicted West Indies Playing XI

1. John Campbell
   
   
2. Tagenarine Chanderpaul
   
   
3. Brandon King
   
   
4. Alick Athanaze
   
   
5. Shai Hope (wicketkeeper)
   
   
6. Roston Chase (captain / all-rounder)
   
   
7. Justin Greaves
   
   
8. Khary Pierre
   
   
9. Jomel Warrican
   
   
10. Jayden Seales
    
    
11. Anderson Phillip
    
    

Points to note / constraints:

• West Indies will be missing fast bowlers Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph due to injury.
  
  
• The inclusion of Khary Pierre is a new call-up to provide spin support.
  
  
• The spin attack is significant for them given loss in pace options.

India vs West Indies 1st Test Day 1 Toss and match start time

The first Test between India and West Indies will be played from Thursday, October 2. The match will start at 9:30 AM IST, with the toss scheduled at 9:00 AM.

India vs West Indies 1st Test Venue

The India vs West Indies Test will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network. Fans can also watch the live streaming on the JioStar app and website.

Venue details

The opening Test will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.