WI v IND, 2nd T20I: India Opt to Bat in Redemption Bid; Check Playing XIs

Guyana: In the second T20I of the five-match series, India will face off against West Indies at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. West Indies secured a 4-run victory in the opening match and currently leads the series 1-0. India will be eager to stage a strong comeback.

Key players for West Indies in the opening match were Rovman Powell, who amassed 48 runs, and Nicholas Pooran, who contributed 41 runs. On the Indian side, Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh showcased their skills by claiming 2 wickets each.

India, however, fell just short of the target, missing out by 4 runs. Tilak Varma’s impressive knock of 39 runs and Suryakumar Yadav’s 21 runs were noteworthy. The bowling efforts from Holder, McCoy, and Shepherd yielded 2 wickets each for West Indies.

A glance at their head-to-head record reveals India’s dominance with 17 victories compared to West Indies’ 8 wins.

Weather conditions for the 2nd T20I indicate a temperature of 30°C, 75% humidity, a wind speed of 14 Km/hr, and minimal 2% precipitation.

The pitch report emphasizes a batting-friendly surface, favouring the batsmen yet again. Early assistance for pacers is limited, placing the onus on spinners to strive for wickets. Historically, the average first-innings score here is 170 runs, and chasing teams have found success only 40% of the time.

The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as India seeks to level the series while West Indies aims to maintain their lead.

Playing XIs

West Indies: Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran(w), Rovman Powell(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy

India: Ishan Kishan(w), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi