New Delhi. The second encounter of the three‑match ODI series between India and West Indies is set for Wednesday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Riding on a 1‑0 advantage after a dominant win in Thiruvananthapuram, India will look to secure the series with another victory. Kick‑off is slated for 2:00 PM, with the toss taking place at 1:30 PM.

Kohli and Rohit: The Batting Catalysts in Guwahati

The spotlight will firmly rest on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as they prepare for the Guwahati showdown. Historically, Barsapara has favoured Indian top‑order batsmen, and both veterans are expected to anchor the chase or set a formidable total. Kohli’s unbeaten 139 in the opening game not only propelled India to a successful chase of 295 but also saw him cross the 15,000‑run milestone in ODIs, becoming only the second player after Sachin Tendulkar to achieve the feat.

West Indies Suffer Injury Blow

Caribbean hopes have taken a hit with the withdrawal of Justin Greaves, who tore a calf muscle during the first ODI. Greaves, who smashed a swift 101 off 108 balls and forged a 135‑run opening partnership with John Campbell, will miss the Guwahati fixture. The West Indies management will have to reshuffle the top order, leaving a noticeable gap in their batting line‑up.

Batting Conditions at Barsapara

Barsapara’s pitch has consistently produced high scores in ODIs, and the previous India‑West Indies clash at the venue saw both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli register centuries to chase down a daunting target. Given the ground’s reputation for favouring stroke‑play, the Wednesday match is expected to be a batsman’s feast, with both sides eyeing big contributions.

When and Where to Watch

The second ODI kicks off at 2:00 PM on 30 September at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The toss will be conducted at 1:30 PM. Television viewers can catch the action on the Star Sports network, while streaming will be available on Jio Hotstar.

Probable Playing XIs

India (Probable)

  • Shubman Gill (c)
  • Rohit Sharma
  • Virat Kohli
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal
  • Naman Dhir
  • Nitish Kumar Reddy
  • Ravindra Jadeja
  • KL Rahul (wk)
  • Dhruv Jurel
  • Kuldeep Yadav
  • Prasidh Krishna
  • Gurnoor Brar
  • Mohammed Siraj
  • Aquib Nabi

West Indies (Probable)

  • Shai Hope (c & wk)
  • John Campbell
  • Keacy Carty
  • Sherfane Rutherford
  • Roston Chase
  • Keemo Paul
  • Jewel Andrew
  • Amir Jangoo
  • Matthew Forde
  • Alzarri Joseph
  • Shamar Joseph
  • Vitel Lodge
  • Gudakesh Motie
  • Jayden Seales