Guwahati, India – The second encounter of the three‑match ODI series between India and the West Indies is slated for Wednesday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. After a convincing 8‑wicket victory in Thiruvananthapuram, India heads into the match with a 1‑0 advantage and will look to wrap up the series with another win. Kick‑off is at 2:00 PM, with the toss scheduled for 1:30 PM.
India’s Batting Powerhouse: Kohli and Rohit
The spotlight will firmly rest on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as they prepare for the Guwahati showdown. Historically, the Barsapara venue has favoured Indian batters, and the team will rely once more on its seasoned top order to deliver big scores.
In the opening game, Kohli smashed an unbeaten 139, crossing the 15,000‑run ODI milestone and joining Sachin Tendulkar as the only players to achieve the feat. Rohit Sharma, meanwhile, contributed a solid 70‑plus knock, underpinning the chase.
West Indies Suffer Setback: Justin Greaves Out
Caribbean hopes took a hit when fast‑bowling all‑rounder Justin Greaves was ruled out of the second ODI with a calf injury. Greaves, who hit a blistering 101 off 108 balls in the first match, was instrumental in the West Indies' 295/7 total, sharing a 135‑run opening stand with John Campbell.
With Greaves unavailable, the West Indies camp will have to reshuffle their batting order and find a replacement to fill the void left by the centurion.
Why the Batters Matter at Barsapara
High‑scoring affairs are a hallmark of ODIs at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. In the previous India‑West Indies clash here, both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli recorded centuries to steer India to a successful chase. Consequently, Wednesday’s match is expected to be another showcase of batting fireworks.
India aims to seal the series with a decisive 2‑0 lead, while the West Indies will be desperate to keep the contest alive.
Match Details and Broadcast
The second ODI will commence at 2:00 PM on 30 September at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The toss will be conducted at 1:30 PM. Television coverage will be provided by the Star Sports Network, and the live stream will be accessible on Jio Hotstar.
Probable Playing XIs
India (probable): Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul (wk), Dhruv Jurel, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Aquib Nabi.
West Indies (probable): Shai Hope (c & wk), John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Keemo Paul, Jewel Andrew, Amir Jangoo, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lodge, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales.
