India wrapped up an emphatic 2-0 Test series sweep over West Indies on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, with a clinical seven-wicket victory in Delhi that marked Shubman Gill's first series win as captain. The hosts, riding high after their dominant performance in Ahmedabad, showcased their depth and resilience, while the visitors, despite spirited centuries from John Campbell and Shai Hope, were left searching for answers as their winless streak against India stretched to 27 Tests.
The final day in Delhi dawned with India needing just 58 runs to seal the deal. Resuming at 63-1, the chase looked like a mere formality, but the West Indies were determined to make the hosts work for every run. KL Rahul, ever the picture of composure, anchored the innings with an unbeaten 58, steering India to 124-3 in 35.2 overs. Dhruv Jurel, new to the Test arena, offered solid support with six not out as the winning runs were struck.
Sai Sudharsan, who had impressed with 87 in the first innings, added 39 in the second before falling to Roston Chase. Shubman Gill, eager to finish things quickly, chipped in with 13 before also succumbing to Chase’s spin. The pair’s brief departures did little to rattle the hosts, as Rahul remained a calm presence throughout the chase, punctuating his innings with two towering sixes—one a straight loft against Khary Pierre and the other a confident slog-sweep off Jomel Warrican.
This victory was built on the foundation of a mammoth first-innings total. India had piled up 518 for 5 declared, thanks to a sparkling 175 from Yashasvi Jaiswal and a masterful unbeaten 129 from Gill. Sudharsan’s 87 provided crucial support at No. 3, giving the home side a commanding 270-run lead after West Indies were bundled out for 248 in their reply. Kuldeep Yadav was the wrecker-in-chief, claiming 5-82 in the first innings and finishing the series as the leading wicket-taker with 12 scalps.
Forced to follow on, West Indies found much-needed grit in their second innings. John Campbell, with a dogged 115, notched his maiden Test century, while Shai Hope broke an eight-year drought to reach three figures, compiling a stoic 103. Their partnership took the tourists to 271-3 at one stage, raising faint hopes of a dramatic turnaround. But once Mohammed Siraj bowled Hope, the floodgates opened. The middle order crumbled, losing six wickets for just 40 runs, before a late cameo from Jayden Seales gave India a modest chase of 121.
Reflecting on his team’s effort, West Indies captain Roston Chase was quick to highlight the positives despite the defeat. “Campbell and Hope played very well for us. They fought for us, we batted 100 overs after a long time—taking the game to the fifth day was a positive,” Chase said. “The guys we have here are the best players in the Caribbean. So we have to use this test as a stepping stone for the next series.”
This result, while expected given recent history, was not without its moments of tension. It was only the fourth time since 1961 that India was forced to bat again after enforcing the follow-on—an indication of the fight West Indies managed to muster in their second dig. Yet, India’s dominance at home continues to be a story of depth, discipline, and an unyielding hunger for victory.
Shubman Gill, still settling into the captaincy, could hardly have asked for a better start. After a 2-2 draw in England, this was his first Test series win as skipper. “It’s a new responsibility, and I’m grateful for the support from the team,” Gill said after the match. His own form with the bat—an unbeaten 129 in the first innings and a brisk 13 in the second—added to the sense that Indian cricket is in safe hands.
The individual accolades in Delhi belonged to Kuldeep Yadav, who was named player of the match after picking up eight wickets for 186 runs across both innings. “It was a totally different wicket to Ahmedabad. Bowling a lot of overs was challenging here—there wasn’t any drift and the wicket was too dry. So it was a very different challenge,” Kuldeep remarked, underscoring the adaptability required at the highest level.
For the West Indies, the loss means their search for a Test win against India stretches back to 2002—a staggering 27-match drought. Yet, with Campbell and Hope’s centuries, and the fight shown on the final two days, there are glimmers of hope as they prepare for their upcoming tour of New Zealand, which begins November 5. They currently sit sixth in the World Test Championship standings, with New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa trailing only because they have yet to play in the current cycle.
India, meanwhile, remain third in the WTC table with 61.9% points, trailing only Australia and Sri Lanka. This latest triumph was their tenth straight Test win over West Indies and their 122nd overall, nudging them past South Africa to claim the third spot in all-time Test victories—a testament to their sustained excellence in the longest format.
Looking ahead, India’s next assignment is a white-ball tour of Australia, followed by a marquee two-Test series against South Africa. With Jaiswal, Gill, Rahul, and Kuldeep all in red-hot form, the team’s confidence will be sky-high as they continue their march through the international calendar.
As the dust settles on a hard-fought series, the message from Delhi is clear: India’s Test juggernaut shows no signs of slowing down, while West Indies, despite flashes of brilliance, must regroup and rebuild for the challenges that lie ahead.
