IND vs WI: India Ends 378-Day Wait, Clean Sweeps West Indies in Test Series

India has achieved a commanding clean sweep against West Indies, winning the two-match Test series 2-0, while this victory, coming after a 378-day wait for a Test series win, holds significant importance for the Indian team. India first triumphed in Ahmedabad by an innings and 140 runs, followed by a. 7-wicket victory in the Delhi Test, extending their long-standing dominance over the West Indies.

Shubman Gill's Maiden Test Captaincy Triumph

The series win is particularly noteworthy as it's Shubman Gill's first Test series victory as captain. The team's consistent performance ensured their continued supremacy. Adding to the celebrations, the victory also served as a perfect birthday gift for head coach Gautam Gambhir, who turned 43 on October 14, 2025. This achievement is a significant milestone for Gambhir in his coaching tenure.

Delhi Test: How India Secured the Clean Sweep

In the Delhi Test, India declared their first innings at 518 for 5, featuring a stellar 175 from Yashasvi Jaiswal and an unbeaten century from Shubman Gill. In response, West Indies were bowled out for 248, leading India to enforce the follow-on, hoping for an innings victory similar to the Ahmedabad Test.

West Indies' Resilient Fightback

However, West Indies batsmen showed remarkable resilience in their second innings, scoring 390 runs and setting India a target of 121, while john Campbell and Shai Hope both registered centuries in the second innings, making India work for their win. India successfully chased the target with 7 wickets in hand, securing the series clean sweep.

Bowling Highlights

Kuldeep Yadav was the standout performer with the ball, claiming 8 wickets in the match, including a fifer in the first innings. Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah each picked up 4 wickets, while Mohammed Siraj contributed with 3 wickets across the match, maintaining pressure on the West Indies batsmen throughout.