**India vs West Indies: Will Delhi Test See a Batting-Friendly Wicket?**
*By Parth Dhall | Oct 07, 2025, 08:26 PM*
The second and final Test match between India and West Indies, starting October 10 at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, is expected to feature a batting-friendly pitch. According to ESPNcricinfo, the wicket will present a mix of grass patches and bald areas. The black-soil surface is likely to favor batters and spinners as it dries out over the course of the game.
This is a notable shift from the pitch used in the first Test at Ahmedabad, which had an even grass covering throughout.
### Ahmedabad Pitch: A Nightmarish Start for West Indies
The first Test was a tough outing for the West Indies side, who were bowled out for 162 runs in just 44.1 overs after electing to bat on a green wicket. None of the batters managed to score beyond 40 runs.
The pitch featured four millimeters of live grass over a red-soil base and offered good bounce, making batting very challenging for the visitors.
### What to Expect from the Delhi Pitch?
The upcoming Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is anticipated to be more batter-friendly. Known for its shorter boundaries and fast outfield, the ground tends to aid stroke play.
Interestingly, the venue last hosted a Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test between India and Australia in 2023, where Australia lost by six wickets within three days after opting to bat on a slower deck.
### Head-to-Head at Arun Jaitley Stadium
India and West Indies have faced each other seven times at this venue. The visitors have won two of those encounters, while India has secured one victory. The remaining four matches ended in draws.
Notably, India’s sole win against West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium dates back to 2011.
With the pitch conditions expected to be more batting-friendly, fans can look forward to an entertaining contest in the upcoming Delhi Test.
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