Guwahati, India – The second encounter of the three‑match ODI series between India and the West Indies is set for Wednesday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. With a convincing 8‑wicket victory in Thiruvananthapuram, India leads 1‑0 and will look to seal the series with another win. Kick‑off is slated for 2:00 PM, and the toss will be conducted at 1:30 PM.

Recap of the Opening ODI

In the opening clash, India chased down a target of 295 runs in just 41.4 overs. Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 139, while Shubman Gill contributed a solid 110. On the bowling side, Kuldeep Yadav claimed four crucial wickets, steering India to a comfortable victory.

Spotlight on Kohli and Rohit in Guwahati

The forthcoming game will revolve around the performances of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Barsapara has historically favoured Indian batters, and both veterans will be tasked with delivering big scores. Kohli’s century in the first ODI also saw him cross the 15,000‑run milestone in ODIs, making him only the second player after Sachin Tendulkar to achieve this feat.

West Indies Suffer Setback: Justin Greaves Out

West Indies face a major blow as all‑rounder Justin Greaves, who smashed 101 off 108 balls in the first match, has been ruled out with a calf injury. The injury was confirmed by Cricket West Indies and the ICC.

Greaves had forged a 135‑run opening stand with John Campbell, underpinning the West Indies total of 295/7. His absence forces the visitors to reshuffle their top‑order lineup ahead of the Guwahati showdown.

Batters’ Duel Expected at Barsapara

High‑scoring affairs are a hallmark of ODIs at Barsapara. In the previous India‑West Indies contest at this venue, both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli posted centuries to steer India to a successful chase. Expect another marquee batting display as both sides vie for dominance.

India will aim to cement a 2‑0 lead, while the West Indies will be desperate to keep the series alive.

Match Details & Broadcast

The second ODI kicks off at 2:00 PM on 30 September at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The toss is scheduled for 1:30 PM. The game will be televised on the Star Sports Network and streamed live via Jio Hotstar.

Probable XI – India

  • 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 XI – West Indies

  • Shai Hope (c & wk)
  • John Campbell
  • Keacy Carty
  • Justin Greaves (injured)
  • Sherfane Rutherford
  • Roston Chase
  • Keemo Paul
  • Jewel Andrew
  • Amir Jangoo
  • Matthew Forde
  • Alzarri Joseph
  • Shamar Joseph
  • Vitel Lodge
  • Gudakesh Motie
  • Jayden Seales
"Barsapara is a batting paradise – both teams will look to capitalize on the conditions and turn the series in their favour," said a cricket analyst.