India will face West Indies in the second T20I of the five-match series at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Friday, October 9. The hosts took a 1-0 lead after an emphatic eight-wicket win in Lucknow, where Shreyas Iyer smashed his maiden T20I century.
India will head into the contest on a 10-match winning run in T20Is, while West Indies need a strong response after their batting and bowling units struggled in the opener. The teams have faced each other 32 times in T20Is, with India leading the head-to-head record 21-10 and one match ending without a result.
IND vs WI Match Preview & Recent Form
India produced a commanding performance in the first T20I, chasing 172 in just 14.4 overs to win by eight wickets. The hosts slipped to 35/2 after Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma fell early, but captain Shreyas Iyer took control and remained unbeaten on 102 off 43 balls, with 10 fours and six sixes.
Iyer and Ishan Kishan added a match-winning 137-run unbeaten partnership. Kishan finished on 37 not out from 27 balls, while the captain accelerated after settling in to complete his maiden T20I hundred.
India's bowlers also set up the victory by restricting West Indies to 171 all out in 19.1 overs. Debutant Naman Dhir impressed with 3/31, while Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav claimed two wickets each. Arshdeep Singh and Mayank Yadav also struck once, keeping the visitors under pressure throughout the innings.
West Indies relied heavily on Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford to post a competitive total. Hope scored 52 off 37 balls, while Rutherford made 56 off 34, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to build on their contributions. The visitors lost their final seven wickets for 64 runs after reaching 107/4.
Matthew Forde conceded 39 runs in two overs, while Akeal Hosein and Roston Chase were the only West Indies bowlers to take wickets. The visitors must improve their bowling discipline in Ranchi, especially against India's aggressive top order.
IND vs WI Live Streaming, Live Telecast: Where to Watch 2nd T20I?
Cricket fans in India can watch the India vs West Indies second T20I live on the Star Sports Network. The match will be broadcast across the network’s television channels.
Fans who prefer digital coverage can watch the live stream on the JioHotstar app and website. The second T20I will begin at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 6:30 PM IST.
IND vs WI Pitch Report: How Will JSCA International Stadium Complex Play?
The JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi usually offers a balanced surface, but the pitch can become slower as the match progresses. Fast bowlers may find some swing and seam movement with the new white ball during the powerplay.
Spinners are likely to become more influential through the middle overs, with the surface offering grip and turn. The ground also has reasonably large boundaries, which could reward batters who rotate the strike and find gaps rather than rely only on power-hitting.
The venue has generally favoured teams chasing, with four of the seven T20Is at the ground won by the side batting second. Captains winning the toss could prefer to bowl first and assess the conditions before chasing under the evening dew.
JSCA International Stadium Complex T20 Stats
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Total Matches: 7
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Won Batting First: 3
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Won Bowling First: 4
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Average 1st Innings Score: 138
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Average 2nd Innings Score: 111
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Highest Team Total: 196/6 (India vs Sri Lanka)
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Highest Score Chased: 155/3 (India vs New Zealand)
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Lowest Score Defended: 130/6 (India Women vs Sri Lanka Women)
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Highest Individual Score: 65 (KL Rahul, India vs New Zealand, 2021)
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Best Bowling Figures: 3/14 (Ravichandran Ashwin, India vs Sri Lanka, 2016)
IND vs WI Weather Forecast & Rain Threat at JSCA International Stadium Complex
The weather forecast for Ranchi suggests good playing conditions on Friday evening, with partly cloudy to mostly clear skies expected during the match. Temperatures are likely to remain between 22°C and 25°C.
Light winds of around 10 km/h are expected at the stadium. The forecast indicates only a 5% to 10% chance of rain, so there is little threat of interruption during the match.
IND vs WI Team News & Injury Updates
India are expected to field an unchanged playing XI after their dominant performance in Lucknow. The team management is likely to continue backing debutant Naman Dhir following his impressive three-wicket haul.
West Indies face some selection questions, particularly in their fast-bowling department. Shai Hope must decide whether to retain Matthew Forde after his expensive spell in the series opener or bring in another seam option. The visitors will also look to maintain a balanced combination.
IND vs WI Predicted Playing 11 Today
India Predicted Playing XI: Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Shreyas Iyer (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank Yadav.
West Indies Predicted Playing XI: Shai Hope (c & wk), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Shamar Springer, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph.
IND vs WI Key Player Battles to Watch
Ishan Kishan vs Roston Chase:
Ishan Kishan played a crucial role in India's successful chase in Lucknow and handled both pace and spin well. Roston Chase, however, has dismissed Kishan twice in their three T20I meetings and has kept his scoring rate below 85. He will look to use his off-spin to put the Indian batter under pressure again.
Shreyas Iyer vs Akeal Hosein:
Shreyas Iyer scored a 43-ball century in the series opener. He averages 34.14 against West Indies at a strike rate of 151.30. Akeal Hosein will look to use the Ranchi surface and variations in flight to challenge the Indian captain before he settles into another attacking innings.
Shai Hope vs Kuldeep Yadav:
Shai Hope provides stability at the top of the West Indies batting order after scoring a half-century in the first T20I. Kuldeep Yadav remains a key middle-overs threat and has taken 16 wickets against West Indies. His variations could make this another important battle for the visitors.
IND vs WI Key Players to Watch
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India: Shreyas Iyer, Kuldeep Yadav, Naman Dhir
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West Indies: Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase
