Top three player battles to watch in IND vs WI 2nd T20I

India hold a 1-0 lead in the five-match series after claiming victory in the first T20I by 8 wickets. The second match at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi on October 9 will test both teams' ability to execute under pressure as West Indies look to level the series.

Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 102 off 42 balls in the opening match set the tone for India's dominant performance. West Indies will need to tighten their bowling execution and capitalise on key moments to stay competitive in the series. Both teams possess star players in key roles, who could define the outcomes of the matches. We take a look at three matchups that could tilt the needle in one team's favour.

Abhishek Sharma vs Roston Chase

Abhishek Sharma has accumulated 832 runs across 30 T20I innings in 2026 at a strike rate of 205.94, establishing himself as a destructive force in the powerplay. He will be looking to continue this run into the second T20I and return with a big score

Roston Chase dismissed Sharma for 21 in the first T20I and will look to repeat that success by bowling off-spin in the powerplay to counter his aggressive approach. Chase's ability to vary pace and line will be tested against Sharma's intent to dominate the opening overs.