India National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team Match Scorecard
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India vs West Indies: a rivalry born in 1948 Delhi dust, forged through West Indies’ fearsome pace dominance, India’s 1983 miracle, Gavaskar’s grit, Kapil’s catch, and T20 explosions. From Caribbean supremacy to modern six-hitting duels, this saga blends aggression, heartbreak, redemption, and unbreakable fan passion across seven decades of unforgettable cricket drama.
Latest Matches
Recent India National Cricket Team Vs West Indies National Cricket Team Timeline encounters across formats (as of March 2026)
| Tournament | Venue | Date | Toss | India Score | West Indies Score | Result | Series | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Mar 1, 2026 | India (elected to field) | 199/5 (19.2 overs) | 195/4 (20 overs) | India won by 5 wickets | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 | Sanju Samson (IND) |
| West Indies tour of India 2025/26 (2nd Test) | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Oct 10-14, 2025 | India (elected to bat) | 518/5d & 124/3 (35.2 overs) | 248 & 390 | India won by 7 wickets | West Indies tour of India 2025/26 | Kuldeep Yadav (IND) |
| West Indies tour of India 2025/26 (1st Test) | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Oct 2-4, 2025 | West Indies (elected to bat) | 448/5d | 162 & 146 | India won by an innings & 140 runs | West Indies tour of India 2025/26 | Ravindra Jadeja (IND) |
Win-Loss Summary Table (Overall Head-to-Head)
| Format | Matches Played | India Wins | West Indies Wins | Draws | Ties | No Result | India Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 102 | 33 | 30 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 32.4% |
| ODIs | 142 | 73 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 51.4% |
| T20Is | 26 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 65.4% |
| Overall | 270 | 123 | 102 | 39 | 0 | 6 | 45.6% |
Best Player Analysis Table – Legends of the Rivalry
| Category | Player | Team | Matches | Runs / Wickets | Average / Best | Centuries / 5-Wkts | Iconic Record / Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Test Runs | Sunil Gavaskar | IND | 27 | 2,749 | 65.45 | 13 | Record 236* & first overseas series win hero |
| Most Test Wickets | Kapil Dev | IND | 25 | 89 | 28.4 | 5 | 9/83 spell that broke WI in 1983 |
| Most ODI Runs | Sachin Tendulkar | IND | 60+ | 3,000+ | 55+ | 11 | The Master – highest ever vs WI in ODIs |
| Most ODI Wickets | Anil Kumble | IND | 40+ | 60+ | 25.8 | 2 | Spin wizard who tormented WI batsmen |
| Most T20I Runs | Rohit Sharma | IND | 15+ | 650+ | 48+ | 1 | Mr. 360 – explosive opener & captain cool |
| Most T20I Wickets | Ravindra Jadeja | IND | 12+ | 20+ | 18.5 | 1 | Economy king & death-over specialist |
| Highest Individual Score | Rohan Kanhai | WI | – | 256 | – | – | Record Test ton in Kolkata (1958) |
| Cross-Format Beast | Virat Kohli | IND | 80+ | 4,500+ total | 58+ | 15+ | 2,000+ ODI runs vs WI – modern GOAT |
The Dawn of a Classic Clash: 1948–1950s – First Encounters and West Indies’ Early Supremacy
The rivalry sparked to life on November 10 1948 at Delhi. West Indies arrived with stars like the Three Ws and quickly asserted dominance. India fought bravely in their early Tests but fell short against superior batting and tactics. The 1948-49 five-Test series saw West Indies take the sole victory by an innings and 193 runs. Everton Weekes lit up the tour with 779 runs including four hundreds. This era marked West Indies early supremacy while Indian fans experienced the intense pressure of facing a formidable Caribbean side for the first time.
| Record Type | Achievement | By (Player/Team) | In (Series/Match) | Why It’s Memorable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Runs in a Series | 779 runs at 111.28 average | Everton Weekes (West Indies) | 1948-49 series (7 innings) | Four blazing centuries that crushed Indian bowlers and set the tone of Caribbean batting power |
| Highest Team Total | 644 for 8 declared | West Indies | 1958 Delhi Test | Monster declaration that left India shell-shocked and staring at defeat |
| Largest Victory Margin | Innings and 336 runs | West Indies | 1958 Kolkata Test | One of the most humiliating home thrashings India ever suffered |
| Top Indian Run-Scorer | 560 runs | Rusi Modi (India) | 1948-49 series | Lone warrior who stood tall while the rest of the batting crumbled |
| Most Wickets in a Series | 28 wickets | Alf Valentine (West Indies) | 1952-53 India tour | Spin wizardry that tied Indian batsmen in knots on their own pitches |
| Closest Chase Attempt | 355 for 8 chasing 361 | India | 1949 Mumbai 5th Test | Heart-stopping near-miss draw that gave fans their first real burst of hope |
| First Test Highlight | 631 for 10 in first innings | West Indies | 1948 Delhi 1st Test | Opening thunder that announced West Indies supremacy right from the very first ball |
| Star Impact Moment | Centuries galore by the Three Ws | Everton Weekes, Clyde Walcott, Frank Worrell (West Indies) | Entire 1948-1950s era | Raw aggression and flair that turned every match into a lesson in Caribbean dominance |
Breaking the Mould: 1971 Port of Spain Triumph – India’s First Series Win Abroad
In March 1971 at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, India scripted history. Under Ajit Wadekar they stunned the mighty West Indies led by Garry Sobers. Debutant Sunil Gavaskar shone brightly while Dilip Sardesai’s grit and the spin quartet’s mastery turned the tide. The 2nd Test victory by 7 wickets marked India’s first-ever Test win over West Indies after 25 failures and their first series triumph abroad. This breakthrough shattered doubts built from years of Caribbean dominance and ignited belief back home in India.
| Record Type | Achievement | By (Player/Team) | In (Match/Series) | Why It’s Memorable & Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series-Winning Moment | 7-wicket chase of 124 target | India | 2nd Test, Port of Spain, March 1971 | First Test win vs WI ever; Gavaskar 67* sealed it with calm aggression under massive pressure |
| Highest Individual Score (Series) | 774 runs at 154.80 average | Sunil Gavaskar (India) | Entire 1970/71 series (4 Tests played) | Debut tour explosion with 4 centuries including 220; redefined Indian batting confidence |
| Standout Double-Century | 212 (17 fours, 1 six) | Dilip Sardesai (India) | 1st Test, Kingston (set up series) | Eight-hour epic that rescued India from collapse; gave psychological edge against fearsome pace |
| Key Partnership in Win | 122-run stand for 5th wicket | Dilip Sardesai & Eknath Solkar | 2nd Test, Port of Spain | Turned 186/4 into 352; broke West Indies momentum on turning track |
| Spin Mastery Highlight | 36-11-89-? (dominated middle overs) | Srinivas Venkataraghavan (India) | 2nd Test, Port of Spain | Tied WI batsmen in knots; crucial in restricting them to 261 in 2nd innings |
| Series Result Milestone | 1-0 series win (4 draws) | India team | Full 5-Test series 1970/71 | First overseas series victory; ended 35+ years of struggle in Caribbean |
| Top WI Resistance | 597 runs (including 178*) | Garry Sobers (West Indies) | Entire series | Captain fought valiantly but couldn’t prevent India’s historic breakthrough |
| Chase Drama Peak | 125/3 chasing 124 (Gavaskar 67*) | India | 2nd Test, Port of Spain | Tense final day; fans erupted as India chased down under lights with no panic |
| Veteran Grit Contribution | 150 in 3rd Test | Dilip Sardesai (India) | 3rd Test, Georgetown | Back-to-back big hundreds; proved India’s middle order could stand tall abroad |
| Spin Quartet Impact | Combined wickets dominance on slow pitches | Bedi, Prasanna, Venkataraghavan, Chandra (India) | Series-wide | Exposed WI vulnerability to spin; tactical masterstroke by Wadekar |
1983 Lord’s Final – The Shock That Changed Cricket Forever
On June 25 1983 at Lord’s the unthinkable happened. India under Kapil Dev stunned the invincible West Indies defending champions who had won the first two World Cups. India batted first and scraped to 183 in 54.4 overs with Kris Srikkanth top-scoring 38. West Indies crumbled to 140 all out in 52 overs as Madan Lal and Mohinder Amarnath took three wickets each including the famous Kapil Dev catch of Viv Richards running from mid-on. India won by 43 runs sparking wild celebrations back home and forever altering Indian cricket’s self-belief against Caribbean giants.
| Record Type | Achievement | By (Player/Team) | In (Match Details) | Why It’s Memorable & Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tournament-Changing Victory | 43-run win chasing 184 target | India team | Final, Lord’s, June 25 1983 | First World Cup title for India; ended West Indies’ 27-match unbeaten run in World Cups |
| Man of the Match All-Round | 26 runs + 3/12 (including Dujon) | Mohinder Amarnath (India) | Full match performance | Stabilised batting then dismantled tail; perfect underdog hero story that inspired generations |
| Iconic Catch of the Century | Running catch of Viv Richards (33) | Kapil Dev (from mid-on boundary) | WI innings collapse moment | Turned game on its head; one of cricket’s greatest catches under pressure at Lord’s |
| Highest Indian Score | 38 (57 balls 7 fours 1 six) | Krishnamachari Srikkanth (India) | India innings opener partnership | Aggressive start against fearsome pace; gave hope when early wickets fell |
| Key Bowling Spell | 3/31 (including Richards & Lloyd) | Madan Lal (India) | WI top-order destruction | Early breakthroughs broke invincibility myth; vital in reducing WI to 76/6 |
| Partnership Rescue | 41-run stand for 8th wicket | Sandeep Patil & Madan Lal | India innings recovery from 130/7 | Pushed total past 150; small but crucial against Marshall Roberts Holding |
| West Indies Top Score | 33 (28 balls 7 fours) | Viv Richards (West Indies) | WI chase aggressive phase | Brief fireworks before Kapil’s catch; reminded everyone of their danger |
| Bowling Trio Dominance | Combined 8 wickets for 66 runs | Madan Lal 3 Amarnath 3 Sandhu 2 | WI innings restriction | Swing seam and discipline exposed WI vulnerability on seaming Lord’s pitch |
| Lowest Successful Defence | 183 defended (lowest in WC finals then) | India bowling unit | Full match target defence | Proved grit over glamour; shifted power dynamics in rivalry forever |
| Emotional Fan Impact | Nationwide euphoria & street celebrations | Indian fans worldwide | Post-match reaction | Transformed cricket from elite sport to national passion; birthed modern Indian fanbase |
T20 Fireworks and High-Stakes Drama: 2010s–2020s – Modern Rivalry in the Shortest Format
The T20 era turned India vs West Indies into pure explosive entertainment. From the 2016 World Cup semi-final heartbreak at Wankhede where Lendl Simmons and Carlos Brathwaite chased down 192/2 with ease to India’s redemption in the 2026 Super Eights at Eden Gardens chasing 196 for a 5-wicket win Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 stole the show. Bilateral series saw India dominate most home rubbers 4-1 sweeps while West Indies hit back with power-hitting flair from Pooran Russell and Hetmyer. Aggression soared fan nerves frayed in chases and tactics evolved to big sixes spin traps and death-over mastery making every clash a thriller.
| Record Type | Achievement | By (Player/Team) | In (Match/Series) | Why It’s Memorable & Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartbreak Chase Classic | 196/3 chasing 192/2 (4 balls to spare) | West Indies | 2016 T20 WC Semi-Final Wankhede Mumbai | Simmons 82* Brathwaite fireworks; no-balls drama crushed Indian hopes dashed semi-final dreams sparked massive fan heartbreak |
| Redemption Masterclass | 199/5 chasing 195/4 (4 balls left) | India | 2026 T20 WC Super Eights Eden Gardens Kolkata | Sanju Samson 97* fireworks sealed chase; flipped 2016 script fan euphoria exploded as India avenged old wounds |
| Highest Successful Chase | 245/6 chasing 244/4 (1 run short loss but epic) | West Indies (close miss) | 2016 Lauderhill Florida bilateral | India posted 244/4 WI nearly stole it; highest T20I total in rivalry pure six-hitting madness |
| Standout Individual Knock | 89* (Kohli masterclass) | Virat Kohli (India) | 2016 T20 WC Semi-Final Wankhede | Anchored 192/2 but WI chased; showed pressure batting brilliance yet ended in tears |
| Explosive Power-Hitting | Multiple big sixes in death overs | Andre Russell Carlos Brathwaite (WI) | Various including 2016 semi & bilaterals | Caribbean flair vs Indian death bowling; turned games in last 5 overs fan pulses raced |
| Series Dominance Sweep | 4-1 home series win | India | Multiple 2022 home series | Suryakumar Yadav fireworks dominated; showcased India’s T20 evolution post-2010s |
| Fastest Impact Cameo | Quickfire fifties in chases | Nicholas Pooran Shimron Hetmyer (WI) | 2020s bilaterals & World Cups | Aggressive starts against Bumrah Chahal; kept WI alive in tough chases thrilling crowds |
| Key Bowling Spell | Tight death overs restrictions | Jasprit Bumrah Hardik Pandya (India) | 2020s series & WC clashes | Yorker mastery countered WI power; tactical edge in high-scoring games |
| World Cup Head-to-Head Shift | India wins in 2014 & 2026 | India team | T20 WC encounters (overall WI 3-2 lead) | From WI early dominance to India’s recent edge; rivalry balanced with mutual respect now |
| Fan Emotion Peak | Nationwide tension & celebrations | Indian & Caribbean fans | 2016 semi loss & 2026 Super Eights win | Street parties after redemption; aggression spilled into social media memes chants roared |
Recent Chapters and Ongoing Saga: 2020s – Whitewashes, Records, and 2025–2026 Encounters
The 2020s saw India’s home fortress dominate West Indies completely. In October 2025 Shubman Gill’s men delivered a ruthless 2-0 Test whitewash: innings and 140-run thrashing in Ahmedabad followed by a 7-wicket chase in Delhi to seal the series. India’s bowlers exploited turning tracks while batsmen piled on huge totals. The rivalry reignited dramatically in March 2026 at Eden Gardens during T20 World Cup Super Eights. West Indies posted 195/4 but Sanju Samson’s explosive unbeaten 97 off 50 balls powered India to a tense 5-wicket win chasing 196 with 4 balls left. This victory avenged past heartbreaks sent fans into ecstasy and pushed India into semifinals.
| Record Type | Achievement | By (Player/Team) | In (Match/Series) | Why It’s Memorable & Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series Whitewash Dominance | 2-0 Test series clean sweep | India team | West Indies tour of India Oct 2025 | 10th straight home series win vs WI; Gill’s first as captain boosted WTC points massively |
| Massive Innings Victory | Innings and 140 runs win | India | 1st Test Ahmedabad Oct 2025 | WI bundled for 162 & 146; India’s 448/5d exposed Caribbean batting fragility on spin |
| Clinical Chase Finish | 124/3 chasing 121 target | India | 2nd Test Delhi Oct 2025 | Rahul’s winning boundary sealed 7-wicket win; clinical display after 518/5d declaration |
| Highest Chase in Eden T20 WC | 199/5 chasing 196 (highest successful at venue) | India | T20 WC Super Eights Eden Gardens Mar 2026 | Record-breaking run chase; highest in T20 WC history for India at Eden Gardens |
| Individual Knock Masterclass | 97* off 50 balls (12 fours 4 sixes) | Sanju Samson (India) | T20 WC Super Eights Eden Gardens Mar 2026 | Highest chase score by Indian in T20 WC; most boundaries (16) by Indian in WC match |
| Redemption Under Pressure | 5-wicket win avenging 2016 semi-final | India team | T20 WC Super Eights Mar 2026 | Flipped script from Wankhede heartbreak; fan euphoria peaked as WI knocked out |
| Bowling Restriction Heroics | 2/36 in 4 overs (key wickets) | Jasprit Bumrah (India) | T20 WC Super Eights Eden Gardens | Controlled death overs; restricted WI power-hitters like Hetmyer Powell in big total |
| WI Resistance Standout | 40 off 25 (5 fours 1 six) | Roston Chase (West Indies) | T20 WC Super Eights Mar 2026 | Aggressive top-order cameo; built platform but couldn’t finish against Bumrah pressure |
| Partnership Game-Changer | Unbeaten stand in chase | Sanju Samson & others | T20 WC Super Eights Mar 2026 | Samson carried bat; turned tense chase into triumph with calm aggression |
| Fan & Streaming Impact Peak | Massive concurrent streaming record | India vs WI match viewership | T20 WC Super Eights Mar 2026 | Broke previous peaks; nationwide celebrations confirmed rivalry’s electric modern appeal |
Conclusion
From Weekes crushing 1948 dreams to Samson sealing 2026 redemption at Eden Gardens, India-West Indies remains cricket’s ultimate emotional rollercoaster. Whitewashes meet fireworks, fear turns to respect, yet every clash still ignites hearts. This timeless rivalry proves one truth: when these two giants collide, the world stops—and cricket lives forever.
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