India Surpasses South Africa in Historic Home Test Wins After 2-0 Sweep vs West Indies
K N Mishra
14/Oct/2025

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India completed a 2-0 series sweep over West Indies, chasing 121 runs on the final day with KL Rahul scoring an unbeaten 58 and Dhruv Jurel remaining not out.
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The series victory marks India’s 10th consecutive Test series win against West Indies, equalling the world record for most series wins against a single opponent.
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India surpassed South Africa’s home Test win tally, achieving 122 wins in 296 matches, becoming the third-most successful team at home behind Australia and England.
In a commanding display of skill and consistency, India defeated West Indies 2-0 in the second Test match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, completing a historic series sweep. The hosts chased down a modest target of 121 runs on Day 5, securing the win with nine wickets in hand. KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 58, while Dhruv Jurel remained not out on six, guiding India to a comfortable finish despite early losses of Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill on the final day.
This victory represents India’s 10th Test series win against West Indies, marking an unbroken winning streak against the Caribbean side that began in 2002. With this achievement, India equalled the world record for the most series victories against an opponent, previously held by South Africa, which also secured 10 series wins over the Windies from 1998 to 2024. Other notable streaks include Australia with nine consecutive series wins against West Indies (2000–2022) and eight wins against England (1989–2003), and Sri Lanka with eight wins against Zimbabwe (1996–2020).
Most consecutive Test series wins against an opposition:
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10 India vs West Indies (2002–2025) *
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10 South Africa vs West Indies (1998–2024)
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9 Australia vs West Indies (2000–2022)
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8 Australia vs England (1989–2003)
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8 Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe (1996–2020)
In addition to this milestone, India surpassed South Africa to become the third-most successful team at home in Test cricket, achieving 122 wins in 296 home matches. This move places India behind only Australia (262 wins in 450 matches) and England (241 wins in 558 matches). South Africa now ranks fourth with 121 wins in 254 home matches, while West Indies follow with 95 wins in 270 matches.
The victory also highlighted the leadership of Shubman Gill, who captained the side during the series, maintaining India’s formidable record at home despite recent challenges, including New Zealand’s 3-0 sweep in India last year. The team’s dominance underscores India’s status as one of the most formidable sides in home Test cricket, combining experienced bowlers, skilled batsmen, and cohesive team strategy.
With this historic achievement, India continues to solidify its legacy in Test cricket, showcasing consistency, resilience, and dominance against top international teams, particularly in home conditions. The 2-0 sweep against West Indies not only adds to India’s win tally but also emphasizes the depth of talent across the team, setting the stage for continued success in future international fixtures.
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