IND vs WI 2nd T20I Match Prediction, Pitch Report & Fantasy Tips

India head to Ranchi full of confidence after a dominant win in Lucknow, with Ishan Kishan’s 375 runs this season putting him among the form batters on either side.

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India take a 1-0 lead into the second T20I in Ranchi after a comfortable win in the series opener at Lucknow.

Ishan Kishan has been in fine touch, scoring 375 runs this season at an average over 53. Abhishek Sharma adds serious firepower too, with a strike rate past 223. Axar Patel has been excellent with the ball, picking up 10 wickets at an economy under 6.

West Indies have not had the best run lately, but Sherfane Rutherford has been a standout, averaging 70 this season. Shamar Joseph remains their biggest threat with 19 wickets, even though he has leaked runs at times.

India have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these sides, and with momentum and home conditions on their side, they head into this one as clear favourites.

Match Details

Here are the key details for the IND vs WI 2nd T20I.

IND vs WI Pitch Report – JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi

Ranchi usually plays as a balanced T20I pitch, where batting is easier early on but gets tougher as the innings goes on. Spin tends to play a bigger role in the middle overs once the ball gets older and the surface slows down.

Across the four men’s T20Is played here, the first-innings average is around 161, with scores ranging from 118 to as high as 196. The result has been split evenly too, with two wins each for teams batting first and chasing, so there is no strong trend either way.

For this match, 160-170 is a sensible par score. A fresh, hard pitch could push that closer to 175-180, while a drier or more used surface could bring it down to 150-160. Dew could be a factor in this evening game, and if it shows up, that usually makes chasing a bit easier.

IND vs WI Recent Form

The recent results of both teams provide some context ahead of the second T20I.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

IND vs WI Head-to-Head Record

India hold a strong edge in the recent head-to-head meetings between the two teams.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

IND vs WI Probable Playing XI

The probable playing XIs for the second T20I are as follows.

India:

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank Yadav

West Indies:

Shai Hope (C, WK), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Springer, Shamar Joseph

Top Picks for IND vs WI Fantasy Team

These players stand out based on their recent performances and season statistics.

Top Batting Picks

• Ishan Kishan (IND, BAT/WK) — 375 runs this season at an average over 53. The most consistent batter in this contest.
• Sherfane Rutherford (WI, BAT) — 281 runs at an excellent average of 70.25 this season.
• Abhishek Sharma (IND, BAT) — 329 runs at a strike rate over 223 this season.
• Shai Hope (WI, BAT/WK) — 321 runs at an average of 40.13 this season.

Top Bowling Picks

• Axar Patel (IND, ALL/BOWL) — 10 wickets at an economy under 6 this season. The most economical bowler in this match.
• Shamar Joseph (WI, BOWL) — 19 wickets this season, the leading wicket-taker across both sides.
• Gudakesh Motie (WI, BOWL) — 9 wickets at an economy of 8 this season.
• Ravi Bishnoi (IND, BOWL) — 7 wickets at an economy of 7.61 this season.

IND vs WI Best Fantasy Team

Here is a suggested fantasy team for the IND vs WI 2nd T20I.

Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

• Captain: Axar Patel
• Vice-Captain: Ishan Kishan

IND vs WI Toss Prediction

Prediction: Bowl first

Ranchi has no strong historical toss trend, with batting first and chasing each winning two of the four men’s T20Is here. This is an evening match, and if dew shows up as expected, it should make batting second a bit easier and help teams chase down a target.

IND vs WI Today Match Prediction

Prediction: India to Win

India carry strong momentum into this match after their win in Lucknow. Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma give them a dangerous top order, and Axar Patel has been in brilliant bowling form.

West Indies will need something special from Sherfane Rutherford and Shamar Joseph to level the series. But with form and momentum on their side, India should win this one too.