India vs West Indies 2nd ODI Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between IND vs WI?

Preview:

The ODI series between the West Indies (WI) and India (IND) got off to a very positive start for the visitors. After registering a comfortable victory in the first ODI, Rohit Sharma-led India will be keen on putting in a similar performance in the forthcoming game and clinching the 50-over series and add to Indian Cricket Team's rich history against the hosts.

On the other hand, the West Indies have had a series to forget so far. After losing the two-match Test series, they lost the first ODI as well. Led by Shai Hope, the team would be keen on putting in an improved performance in the remaining games of the multi-format series. 

Match Details:

Match: India vs West Indies - 2nd ODI

Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

Date & Time: Saturday, July 29, 07:00 PM IST

Where to watch live: DD Sports, FanCode and JioCinema

Pitch Report:

The surface at the Kensington Oval is one that is preferred by the batters, and with high scores being chased at the ground in the past, a high scoring affair could be expected. The previous game saw spinners getting aid. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first could prove to be a wise decision.

Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies-

Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Rovman Powell, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Keacy Carty, Alick Athanaze, Yannic Cariah, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas, Alzarri Joseph

India-

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal

Head-to-Head

Overall

Played – 140 | India – 71 | West Indies – 63 | N/R – 4 | Tied – 2

At neutral venues

Played – 36 | India – 19 | West Indies – 15 | N/R – 1 | Tied – 1

Probable best batsman of the match

Ishan Kishan- India

Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan could be the best batter in India’s forthcoming tie against the West Indies. The youngster was the highest run getter for India with a half-century in the first ODI, and he would be keen on putting in a similar performance in the second game as well. 

Probable best bowler of the match

Kuldeep Yadav- India

Star spinner Kuldeep Yadav could prove to be lethal with the ball in his hand in the second ODI. Taking four brilliant wickets in the first game, Kuldeep Yadav stole the show, and he would showcase his class in the second ODI as well. 

Today's Match Prediction: India to win the match

Scenario 1

Toss: West Indies win the toss and bowl

Powerplay score – 50-60

First innings score – 280-290

Result – India win the match

Scenario 2

Toss – India win the toss and bowl

Powerplay score – 50-60

First innings score – 220-230

Result – India win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.