India vs West Indies Match Prediction, 2nd ODI – Who will win today’s match between IND vs WI?

The teams have arrived in Guwahati, as the second ODI between India (IND) and West Indies (WI) will be played on Wednesday, September 30, at the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The hosts are already 1-0 up, while the visitors have a chance to keep themselves alive in the three-match series.

India opened the series brilliantly, winning the opening encounter at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. Experienced veteran Virat Kohli and skipper Shubman Gill starred with the bat in the run chase as the hosts crossed the finishing line with eight wickets and 50 balls to spare. Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm wrist spinner, had also starred in the game with his 4-40 in ten overs.

West Indies, on the other hand, started the first ODI on an attacking note, with their openers staging a 100-plus stand for the first wicket. However, they failed to end the innings well and fell prey to Kuldeep's spin, eventually accounting for only 295 for the loss of seven wickets in the first innings. Their bowlers looked completely clueless against the might of the hosts, but they will now look to draw a 1-1 level on the tour.

IND vs WI: Match Details

ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati: Pitch Report

A batting paradise is what the pitch at the ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati could be best regarded as. There have been a couple of one-day internationals played at the venue in the past, with the most recent being in 2023 between India and Sri Lanka. In all innings played at the venue, teams have successfully crossed a score of 300-plus, with India's 373-7 against the Lankans being the highest.

A similar deck on Wednesday would mean that the fans could be in for yet another run-fest. While the bowlers will have a little to play around on this surface, it is the pacers who are likely to find breakthroughs relatively easier. 

IND vs WI: Head-to-Head Record in ODIs

IND vs WI: Predicted Playing 11s

India

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj

West Indies

John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (C & WK), Amir Jangoo, Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales

IND vs WI: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Rohit Sharma

Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma did get off to an excellent start in the opening fixture in Thiruvananthapuram but failed to convert it into a big score. He will now be desperate to grasp the chance with both hands and offer a treat to watch for his fans. Another reason that he is likely to enjoy batting on Wednesday is his excellent record in Guwahati, where he has played two innings, scoring a century and a half-century, totalling 235 runs at an astonishing average of 235.00.

Probable Best Bowler: Prasidh Krishna

The tall and lanky pacer, Prasidh Krishna, has become one of the most improved bowlers of late, and playing in the absence of mainstay pacers like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami has helped him take ownership of the fast-bowling unit to a much greater extent. He was among the wickets in the first ODI as well, picking a couple of breakthroughs, helping the Men in Blue restrict the Caribbeans to a below-par total. 

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