Shubman Gill’s Men Make a Statement at the Narendra Modi Stadium
Team India kicked off their home leg of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 with an emphatic win over the West Indies, thrashing them by an innings and 140 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, India asserted dominance in all departments, marking their third win of the current WTC cycle.
Despite a mixed outing during their five-match tour of England earlier this year, where India lost two Tests and drew one, this victory puts them firmly back on track. In contrast, the West Indies continue to search for form and answers, remaining winless in the ongoing WTC cycle.
India’s Standings and Points Table Impact
India’s triumph in Ahmedabad awarded them 12 vital points, pushing their total to 40 points from six matches. This also improved their points percentage (PCT) from 46.67% to 55.56%, though they remain third in the standings.
Updated WTC 2025-27 Points Table
| Rank | Teams | Matches | Wins | Losses | Draws | Points | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 100.00 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 66.67 |
| 3 | India | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 55.56 |
| 4 | England | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 43.33 |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16.67 |
| 6 | West Indies | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| – | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| – | Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| – | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
WTC Outlook: What Lies Ahead?
India’s crucial win at The Oval during the England series played a major role in keeping them in contention. With three more Test matches lined up this season, the Indian team has ample opportunity to climb higher.
Meanwhile, Australia holds the top spot with a perfect record, while South Africa is set to begin their campaign against Pakistan next week. Additionally, the much-anticipated Ashes series could significantly alter the WTC table before the 2025 season concludes.
West Indies’ Woes Continue
The West Indies’ poor run in the WTC continues as they failed to show resilience in Ahmedabad. However, there were some individual sparks:
- Justin Greaves showcased grit in both innings with the bat.
- Khary Pierre impressed on debut.
- Alick Athanaze contributed notably in the second innings.
Despite these efforts, the Windies looked out of depth against a powerful Indian side. They’ll need to deliver a near-perfect performance to avoid a series whitewash when they head into the second Test in Delhi, starting October 10.
