The Indian cricket team is gearing up for a new chapter on home soil, marking the first Test series at home after the retirement of veteran players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The two-match Test series against the West Indies begins on Thursday at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The match will begin at 9:30 AM IST, with the toss taking place at 9:00 AM IST.
This series is particularly significant as the West Indies are touring India for a Test series after a seven-year gap, their last visit being in 2018. During that series, India emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline. The head-to-head record between the two teams shows that they have played 100 Tests, with India winning 23, the West Indies winning 30, and 47 matches resulting in a draw. Of these, 47 matches were played in India, where India won 13 times and the West Indies won 14, with 20 draws.
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India. Fans can also stream the match live on the JioCinema app and website.