Guwahati, September 30 – The second encounter of the three‑match ODI series between India and West Indies is set for Wednesday at Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Riding on an 8‑wicket triumph in Thiruvananthapuram, India aims to wrap up the series with a second straight win. The toss is slated for 1:30 PM, with the first ball bowled at 2:00 PM.

Key Players: Kohli and Rohit

All eyes will be on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Both have a rich pedigree at Barsapara, a ground that has historically favoured Indian top‑order batsmen. Kohli’s unbeaten 139 in the opener not only secured the chase but also took him past the 15,000‑run milestone in ODIs, a feat previously achieved only by Sachin Tendulkar.

West Indies Hit by Injury Setback

Caribbean side suffered a blow as all‑rounder Justin Greaves was ruled out with a calf strain. Greaves smashed a century (101 off 108 balls) in the first ODI, anchoring a 135‑run opening stand with John Campbell. His absence forces the West Indies management to reshuffle the top order.

Batting Duel Expected at Barsapara

The venue has produced high‑scoring contests; in the previous India‑West Indies clash, Rohit and Kohli each posted centuries to steer India to victory. Expect another fireworks display as both teams look to post or chase big totals.

"We know Barsapara is a batting‑friendly park, so we’ll come out ready to dominate," said Rohit Sharma ahead of the match.

When & Where to Watch

The match kicks off at 2:00 PM on September 30 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The toss will be at 1:30 PM. Live coverage will be on Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar.

Probable Indian XI

  • 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

Probable West Indies XI

  • 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

India leads the series 1‑0 and will look to seal a 2‑0 advantage, while the West Indies aim to keep the contest alive.