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

India’s Batting Powerhouse: Kohli and Rohit

The spotlight will inevitably fall on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Barsapara has historically favoured Indian batters, and both veterans have a habit of delivering big scores on this pitch. In the opening ODI, Kohli’s unbeaten 139 helped him cross the 15,000‑run ODI milestone, a feat previously achieved only by Sachin Tendulkar.

West Indies Suffer Setback: Justin Greaves Out

West Indies face a significant handicap ahead of the second game. All‑rounder Justin Greaves, who posted a brisk 101 off 108 balls in the first ODI, has been ruled out with a calf injury. The West Indies Cricket Board and the ICC confirmed his unavailability, forcing the team to reshuffle its top order.

Greaves had forged a 135‑run opening stand with John Campbell, anchoring a 295/7 total. His absence raises questions about how the visitors will reconstruct their batting line‑up.

Batting Duel Expected at Barsapara

High scores are a hallmark of ODI contests at Barsapara. In the previous India‑West Indies clash at this venue, both Rohit and Kohli notched centuries to steer India to a comfortable chase. Expect another runway for runs, with both sides banking on their seasoned top order to dominate.

Match Logistics

The second ODI will commence at 2:00 PM on September 30 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The toss will be conducted at 1:30 PM. Television coverage will be provided by the Star Sports Network, and the live stream will be accessible via Jio Hotstar.

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.