Team India are back in action on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, when they take on West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series. After a commanding win in the opener, the hosts head to Guwahati with a 1-0 lead, and the visitors will need something special to get back into the contest.
Online Cricket ID Match Preview
India take a 1-0 lead into the 2nd ODI against West Indies in Guwahati on 30 September 2026. This Online Cricket ID match preview covers the timing, venue, recent form and the players who could decide the game.
Match Details at a Glance
- Match: India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI (day/night)
- Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- Start time: 2:00 PM IST (8:30 AM GMT)
- Captains: Shubman Gill (India), Shai Hope (West Indies)
How the Series Has Gone So Far
In the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram, West Indies posted 295/7, with Justin Greaves anchoring the innings and reaching a century. India then chased the target down comfortably, finishing on 300/2 in 41.4 overs to win by eight wickets with 50 balls to spare.
Virat Kohli (139) and Shubman Gill (110) both scored hundreds in the chase, while Kuldeep Yadav’s four wickets tore through the visitors’ middle order earlier in the day.
Players to Watch
For India: Gill has been in outstanding recent form, and Kohli’s century in the opener will have done his confidence no harm. Kuldeep Yadav will be keen to build on his four-wicket haul, and Prasidh Krishna has been one of the more consistent bowlers in recent ODIs.
For West Indies: Greaves showed real composure in the first match and will look to carry that forward. Captain Shai Hope and Keacy Carty are the experienced heads in the batting order, while Matthew Forde and Jayden Seales lead the attack.
What to Expect in Guwahati
This is a day/night fixture, so the conditions can change as the game goes on. The team batting first will want a strong platform, but the side chasing will also feel confident after how the opening match played out. West Indies will need to bat deeper and support their bowlers with sharper fielding if they want to level the series.
What Comes Next in the Tour
The third ODI is on Saturday, 3 October in New Chandigarh. After that, the teams move on to a five-match T20I series starting on 6 October in Lucknow, with further games in Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The tour wraps up on 17 October.
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