**IND vs WI 1st Test Playing XI & Toss Update**
West Indies won the toss and elected to bat in the opening Test of the two-match series at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
This match marks Shubman Gill’s second assignment as Test captain. Gill has impressed both with his batting and leadership during India’s recent tour of England. The hosts enter the game as clear favourites, especially considering West Indies have yet to register a win in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle, having suffered three consecutive defeats.
It has been 25 Tests since West Indies last tasted victory against India, highlighting the challenge they face ahead.
Gill’s first series at home as India’s captain will be crucial for the team. This comes in the backdrop of their recent struggles on home soil, particularly during the October Test series last year against New Zealand. India’s 3-0 whitewash by New Zealand, under the then captaincy of Rohit Sharma, was unprecedented and serves as a reminder of the high expectations placed on the current squad.
Fans will be eager to see how India responds and whether West Indies can break their losing streak in this competitive encounter.
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