IND vs WI Today 2nd ODI Match Prediction & Fantasy Tips

India go 1-0 up after twin centuries from Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill chased down 296 in Thiruvananthapuram, and Kuldeep Yadav’s return with 4 for 40 on comeback set the stage for a clean series sweep.

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India lead this series 1-0 after chasing down 296 in Thiruvananthapuram, with Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 139 and Shubman Gill’s 110 sealing an eight-wicket win. Kuldeep Yadav made an instant impact on his ODI comeback, taking 4 for 40 to pull West Indies back after a strong start.

India head into this second ODI in Guwahati without Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan and Axar Patel, all away at the Asian Games, but the top order has looked in complete control. Gill continues his brilliant season, with 561 runs at an average over 93, and Kohli’s century took him past 15,000 ODI runs.

West Indies were competitive with the bat in the opener, with John Campbell and Justin Greaves putting on 135 for the first wicket before Kuldeep’s spell turned the game. Greaves finished unbeaten on 101, and Shai Hope remains their most consistent batter this season with 361 runs at an average over 51.

Both sides are expected to stick with the same XI, and India go into this as strong favourites to move 2-0 up with a game to spare.

Match Details

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

IND vs WI Pitch Report – Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium pitch is known as one of the better batting surfaces in India for ODI cricket, with a fast outfield and good bounce that rewards clean hitting.

Across the ODIs played here, the average first-innings score sits well above 250, and both totals in the venue’s history have crossed 300, including India’s 373/7 against Sri Lanka. India also chased 326 against West Indies here in 2018, which remains the highest successful chase at this ground. That history shows batting first does not guarantee a win, since big totals have been chased down comfortably in the past.

For current conditions, 270-285 is a fair competitive score, 290-310 is a strong total, and anything past 320 would be excellent. The pitch offers little help for bowlers once the game gets going, though the new ball can nip around a little in the first few overs. Spinners can play a role through the middle overs, but this remains a ground where batters, not bowlers, usually have the final say.]

Pitch Report Source: CricBuzz 

IND vs WI Recent Form

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

 Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

IND vs WI Head-to-Head Record

India lead the ongoing series after a dominant win in the opener, and they have also dominated the recent head-to-head meetings overall.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

IND vs WI Probable Playing XI

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

India:

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

West Indies:

John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope (C, WK), Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Amir Jangoo, Keemo Paul, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Jayden Seales

Top Picks for IND vs WI Fantasy Team

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

Top Batting Picks

• Virat Kohli (IND, BAT) — Unbeaten 139 in the last match, and now past 15,000 ODI runs. The most dangerous batter in this contest right now.
• Shubman Gill (IND, BAT) — 561 runs this season at an incredible average of 93.5, including 110 in the last match.
• Justin Greaves (WI, ALL/BAT) — Scored an unbeaten 101 in the last match, adding a genuine batting threat to his all-round game.
• Shai Hope (WI, BAT/WK) — 361 runs this season at an average over 51. West Indies’ captain and most consistent batter.

Top Bowling Picks

• Kuldeep Yadav (IND, BOWL) — Took 4 for 40 on his ODI comeback in the last match. A major threat through the middle overs.
• Prasidh Krishna (IND, BOWL) — 17 wickets this season at an economy under 6. India’s leading wicket-taker.
• Matthew Forde (WI, BOWL) — 10 wickets at an economy of 5.14 this season. West Indies’ most reliable bowling option.
• Jayden Seales (WI, BOWL) — 10 wickets at an economy of 5.56 this season.

IND vs WI Best Fantasy Team

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

Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

• Captain: Virat Kohli
• Vice-Captain: Kuldeep Yadav

IND vs WI Toss Prediction

Prediction: Bat first

Barsapara has produced two of the highest ODI totals seen in India, and the pitch here rewards clean hitting with little to trouble batters once the game is underway. There is no strong historical lean either way at this ground, but with such a small margin for early bowling assistance, setting a big total is the more reliable route to winning here.

IND vs WI Today Match Prediction

Prediction: India to Win

India go into this on the back of a dominant win in the opener, with both Kohli and Gill in outstanding touch and Kuldeep Yadav adding a new dimension with the ball. Their overall depth across batting and bowling looks a level above West Indies right now.

West Indies showed real fight with the bat in the first game, and Justin Greaves in particular looks like a genuine all-round threat. If their middle overs bowling can find more control, they have enough quality to make this closer. But given India’s form and home advantage, they should have enough to take a 2-0 series lead here in Guwahati.