WI v IND, 2nd ODI: Windies Opt to Bowl; Samson In, Rohit & Kohli Rested

Barbados: India and West Indies are gearing up for the second ODI at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday (July 29). India holds a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after a dominant performance in the opening match. Kuldeep Yadav’s four-wicket haul and Ishan Kishan’s impressive fifty were the major positives from India’s victory, while Shai Hope top-scored for the hosts.

The pitch at Kensington Oval is well-balanced, offering good bounce for batsmen and assistance for spinners. Seamers will need accuracy as there won’t be much movement. The toss-winning team may opt to chase, given historical conditions.

However, the weather could play a role with predictions of some showers and thunderstorms, leading to possible disruptions during the game. The temperature is expected to be around 30 degrees Celsius with 83% humidity and a wind speed of 27 Km/hr.

India will aim to seal the series with another win, while West Indies will seek to bounce back. Fans can expect an exciting contest in Barbados.

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