India Complete 2-0 Sweep, Hold Third in WTC
India wrapped up a 2-0 Test series sweep over the West Indies with a comfortable seven-wicket win in the second Test at Delhi. Chasing 121, India reached the target with ease, thanks to an unbeaten 58 from KL Rahul. In the first Test at Ahmedabad, India dominated with an innings and 140-run victory. Across the series, India managed to claim all 40 West Indies wickets, underlining their bowling strength.
Key Performances
The series saw significant contributions from both batsmen and bowlers. Captain Shubman Gill led from the front, while Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja delivered with the ball, consistently breaking partnerships. Mohammed Siraj also impressed with early breakthroughs, helping India maintain control across both matches.
Impact on WTC Standings
With the 2-0 win, India added crucial points to their World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle, climbing to 52 points with a points percentage of 61.90%. This result kept them in third place, behind Australia and Sri Lanka. The performance has kept India in contention for a spot in the WTC Final, though upcoming away tours will prove decisive.
Current WTC Standings (as of October 2025)
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Draws | Points | PCT % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 74 | 77.08% |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 58 | 66.66% |
| 3 | India | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 52 | 61.90% |
| 4 | Pakistan | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 46 | 54.76% |
| 5 | England | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 54 | 50.00% |
| 6 | South Africa | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 40.00% |
| 7 | New Zealand | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 38.88% |
| 8 | Bangladesh | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 20.00% |
| 9 | West Indies | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 11.11% |
India’s next assignments will be crucial to maintain their top-three position as competition tightens in the WTC cycle.
