The India vs West Indies head-to-head records highlight one of the most fascinating rivalries in Test cricket. From the dominance of the West Indies in the 1960s and 70s to India’s resurgence in the 2000s, their encounters have produced legendary performances and unforgettable matches. Venue conditions, player brilliance, and historical rivalries have shaped the outcomes, making this battle one of cricket’s iconic contests. Analyzing their head-to-head stats offers insights into past dominance and future possibilities.
India vs West Indies Head-to-Head Stats
Matches Played
India Won
West Indies Won
Drawn
Tied
100
23
30
47
0
Highest Team Totals in India vs West Indies Tests
Team
Score
Overs
RR
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
India
649/9d
149.5
4.33
1
WI
Rajkot
Won
India
644/7d
189.4
3.39
1
WI
Kanpur
Draw
WI
644/8d
214.0
3.00
2
India
Delhi
Draw
India
631/7d
151.2
4.16
1
WI
Kolkata
Won
WI
631
183.4
3.43
1
India
Delhi
Draw
Lowest Team Totals in India vs West Indies Tests
Team
Score
Overs
RR
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
India
75
30.5
2.43
1
WI
Delhi
Lost
India
81
35.5
2.26
4
WI
Bridgetown
Lost
WI
100
26.5
3.72
4
India
North Sound
Lost
Most Runs in India vs West Indies Tests
Player
Mat
Inns
Runs
HS
Ave
100
50
SM Gavaskar (IND)
27
48
2749
236*
65.45
13
7
CH Lloyd (WI)
28
44
2344
242*
58.60
7
12
S Chanderpaul (WI)
25
44
2171
140
63.85
7
10
R Dravid (IND)
23
38
1978
146
63.80
5
13
IVA Richards (WI)
28
41
1927
192*
50.71
8
7
Highest Individual Scores
Player
Runs
Ground
Inns
Date
RB Kanhai
256
Kolkata
1
31 Dec 1958
SFAF Bacchus
250
Kanpur
2
2 Feb 1979
CH Lloyd
242*
Mumbai
1
23 Jan 1975
SM Gavaskar
236*
Chennai
2
24 Dec 1983
CL Hooper
233
Georgetown
1
11 Apr 2002
Most Runs in a Series
Player
Runs
HS
Avg
Series
ED Weekes (WI)
779
194
111.28
WI in India 1948/49
SM Gavaskar (IND)
774
220
154.80
India in WI 1970/71
SM Gavaskar (IND)
732
205
91.50
WI in India 1978/79
Most Wickets
Player
Mat
Inns
Wkts
BBI
Ave
5WI
10WM
Kapil Dev (IND)
25
41
89
9/83
24.89
4
1
MD Marshall (WI)
17
30
76
6/37
21.98
6
1
R Ashwin (IND)
13
25
75
7/71
20.48
6
1
A Kumble (IND)
17
28
74
6/78
29.78
4
0
Best Bowling in an Innings – India vs West Indies Tests
Player
Overs
Mdns
Runs
Wkts
Econ
Team
Inns in Match
Opposition
Ground
N Kapil Dev
30.3
6
83
9
2.72
India
3
WI
Ahmedabad
JM Noreiga
49.4
16
95
9
1.91
WI
2
India
Port of Spain
SP Gupte
34.3
11
102
9
2.95
India
1
WI
Kanpur
LR Gibbs
53.3
37
38
8
0.71
WI
3
India
Bridgetown
ND Hirwani
18.3
3
61
8
3.29
India
2
WI
Chennai
ND Hirwani
15.2
3
75
8
4.89
India
4
WI
Chennai
Best Bowling in a Match – India vs West Indies Tests
Player
Overs
Mdns
Runs
Wkts
Econ
Team
Opposition
Ground
ND Hirwani
33.5
6
136
16
4.01
India
WI
Chennai
AME Roberts
42.3
11
121
12
2.84
WI
India
Chennai
R Ashwin
46.0
13
131
12
2.84
India
WI
Roseau
MD Marshall
36.5
9
89
11
2.41
WI
India
Port of Spain
WW Hall
60.4
16
126
11
2.07
WI
India
Kanpur
BS Chandrasekhar
92.5
24
235
11
2.53
India
WI
Brabourne
Highest Partnerships by Wicket – India vs West Indies Tests
