India National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team Stats
The rivalry between the India national cricket team and the West Indies cricket team is one of the oldest in international cricket. The two teams have faced each other in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is since 1948, producing several memorable matches and legendary performances.
Table of Contents
India vs West Indies Head-to-Head Stats (All Formats)
Format
Matches
India Won
West Indies Won
Draw/Tie/No Result
Tests
100
27
30
43 Draws
ODIs
130
67
63
0*
T20Is
21
14
7
0
Overall
251
108
100
43
*Overall figures compiled from the latest completed bilateral and tournament meetings.
Test Match Stats
Stat
India
West Indies
Matches
100
100
Wins
27
30
Draws
43
43
Win Percentage
27%
30%
Test Rivalry Highlights
First Test: 1948
West Indies dominated the rivalry during the 1950s–1980s.
India have not lost a Test series to West Indies since 2002.
India won the 2023 Test series 1–0 in the Caribbean.
ODI Head-to-Head Stats
Stat
India
West Indies
Matches
130
130
Wins
67
63
ODI Highlights
First ODI: 1979
India currently lead the overall ODI rivalry.
The teams have met in several memorable bilateral series and ICC tournaments.
T20I Head-to-Head Stats
Stat
India
West Indies
Matches
21
India Wins
14
West Indies Wins
7
T20I Highlights
First T20I: 2009
India have won the majority of T20I meetings.
West Indies have also produced several famous victories in ICC events.
India vs West Indies Timeline
1948: First-ever Test series.
1971: India won their historic first Test series in the Caribbean.
1983: India defeated West Indies in the 1983 Cricket World Cup Final.
2002: Last Test series won by West Indies against India.
2016: India won the Test series 2–0 in the Caribbean.
2019: India swept the Test series 2–0.
2023: India won the two-match Test series 1–0.
Notable Records
Highest Team Totals
India: 649/9 declared (Rajkot, 2018)
West Indies: 644/8 declared (Delhi, 1958–59)
Memorable Achievements
India’s first overseas Test series victory came against West Indies in 1971.
West Indies dominated the rivalry during the era of their legendary pace attack.
India have enjoyed sustained success across all formats since the mid-2000s.
Overall Comparison
Category
Better Record
Overall International Matches
India
Test Cricket
West Indies
ODI Cricket
India
T20I Cricket
India
Conclusion: India National Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team Stats
The India–West Indies rivalry spans more than seven decades and reflects the changing balance of power in world cricket. West Indies were historically dominant, especially in Test cricket during their golden era, while India have established superiority in the modern era, particularly in ODIs and T20Is. Despite the shift in fortunes, matches between these two teams continue to attract global interest due to their rich cricketing history and iconic moments.
