India will face the West Indies in the second match of their three-match ODI series at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday, September 30. India can seal the series with another win, while the West Indies will look to level the contest and keep their hopes alive.
Shubman Gill will lead India, with former India captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli adding experience to the batting lineup. The West Indies, led by Shai Hope, will need a stronger bowling effort after struggling to contain India in the series opener.
India can secure another bilateral series win with victory in Guwahati, while the West Indies must improve their performance across departments to take the contest into a decider.
IND vs WI Match Preview & Recent Form
India won the first ODI by eight wickets after chasing down 296 in 42 overs. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls, while Gill scored 110 off 108 deliveries to anchor the chase.
Kuldeep Yadav was the standout bowler for India. After the West Indies openers put together a 135-run partnership, the spinner broke the stand and finished with 4/40 from 10 overs. His spell helped India regain control and restrict the visitors during the middle overs.
The West Indies posted 295/7 after Justin Greaves scored 101 at the top of the order. John Campbell added 62, while Amir Jangoo provided late momentum with an unbeaten 58. However, the visitors could not build enough pressure with the ball during the chase.
West Indies fast bowlers, particularly Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seales, will need to find early movement and prevent India’s top order from settling in. They also need to improve their performance in the middle overs after India’s batters controlled the chase in the series opener.
IND vs WI Live Streaming, Live Telecast: Where To Watch 2nd ODI?
The India vs West Indies 2nd ODI will be streamed live on JioHotstar in India, while the match will also be broadcast on the Star Sports Network.
The match in Guwahati will start at 2:00 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 1:30 PM IST. Fans will be able to follow the match across JioHotstar’s digital coverage and the Star Sports television network.
IND vs WI Pitch Report: How Will Barsapara Cricket Stadium Play?
Barsapara Cricket Stadium has produced an even ODI record, with teams winning four matches each while batting first and chasing. The surface can offer some movement to fast bowlers with the new ball, but batting generally becomes easier after the initial movement.
The venue has an average first-innings score of 225 runs, while India’s 373/7 against Sri Lanka remains the highest ODI total at the ground. The pitch should reward players who spend some time at the crease before taking greater risks against the older ball.
Fast bowlers could get their best opportunity during the early overs, while spinners may become more important once the ball gets older. Captains can assess the pitch and overhead conditions before deciding whether to bat or bowl first.
Barsapara Cricket Stadium ODI Stats
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Total Matches: 8
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Won Batting First: 4
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Won Bowling First: 4
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Average 1st Innings Score: 225
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Average 2nd Innings Score: 183
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Highest Team Total: 373/7 (India vs Sri Lanka)
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Lowest Team Total: 50 (England Women vs India Women)
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Highest Score Chased: 326/2 (India vs West Indies)
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Lowest Score Defended: 227/9 (New Zealand Women vs Bangladesh Women)
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Highest Individual Score: 152 (Rohit Sharma, India vs West Indies, 2018)
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Best Bowling Figures: 3/41 (Yuzvendra Chahal, India vs West Indies, 2018)
IND vs WI Weather Forecast & Rain Threat at Barsapara Cricket Stadium
Guwahati is expected to remain hot and humid during the India vs West Indies 2nd ODI. AccuWeather forecasts a temperature of around 35°C and humidity at 67% during the afternoon. There is also a 25% chance of precipitation.
Cloudy skies are expected through the afternoon. However, the rain threat does not appear strong enough to suggest a major disruption at this stage. With temperatures expected to ease later in the day, conditions should become more comfortable during the evening. Both teams will keep an eye on the weather.
The afternoon heat could make the opening stages physically demanding, particularly for players spending long periods in the field. If cloud cover remains around the venue, the fast bowlers could also get some assistance with the new ball.
IND vs WI Team News & Injury Updates
India will continue without Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, and Axar Patel, who are part of the 2026 Asian Games squad. Naman Dhir made his ODI debut in the series opener, and India are expected to retain the same XI after their eight-wicket win in Thiruvananthapuram.
The West Indies will also look to keep their combination unchanged. John Campbell and Justin Greaves shared a 135-run opening partnership in the first ODI. Jewel Andrew and Matthew Forde provide further options in the middle and lower order.
IND vs WI Predicted Playing 11 Today
India Predicted Playing XI:
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wk), Naman Dhir, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna.
West Indies Predicted Playing XI:
John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Amir Jangoo, Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales.
IND vs WI Key Player Battles to Watch
Shubman Gill vs Jayden Seales:
Shubman Gill scored 110 in the series opener and will look to continue that form in Guwahati. Jayden Seales will use his pace and bounce to test Gill early in the innings.
Virat Kohli vs Gudakesh Motie:
Virat Kohli dominated the first ODI with an unbeaten 139. Gudakesh Motie will look to restrict him during the middle overs with changes in flight and pace, while Kohli will aim to rotate the strike and attack scoring opportunities.
Shai Hope vs Kuldeep Yadav:
Shai Hope is a key batter in the West Indies middle order. Kuldeep Yadav changed the game with 4/40. Hope will need to handle the Indian spinner carefully in middle-overs.
IND vs WI Key Players to Watch
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India: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Kuldeep Yadav
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West Indies: Justin Greaves, John Campbell, Shai Hope
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