India vs West Indies 2nd T20I Match Prediction - Who will win today’s match between IND vs WI?

Team India will look to seal the deal as they take on West Indies in the second T20I of the three-match series. Having won the opening clash by six wickets, the Men in Blue have a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and a victory in this fixture would seal the deal for them. On the other hand, West Indies, who also lost the preceding ODI series 0-3, will fight for their first win on this tour.

Meanwhile, West Indies put up a decent show in the first T20I and were in the hunt for the best part. However, the hosts eventually chased down 158 with as many as seven balls to spare. While Nicholas Pooran and Roston Chase did well for West Indies, Rohit Sharma and debutant Ravi Bishnoi shone for the hosts.

Match Details

India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I

Venue: Eden Garden, Kolkata

Date & Time: 18th February at 07: 00 PM IST

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

Pitch Report:

As witnessed in the previous game, the track is overall good to bat on but gives substantial assistance to the spinners. The likes of  Ravi Bishnoi and Roston Chase spun their web around in the clash and won’t mind replicating their heroics. Not to forget, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma scored a 19-ball 40 on the same track.

Average Score: 149(9 T20I at the venue)

Record of chasing teams: won –6 lost -3 

Probable Playing XIs for IND vs WI

India

Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Chahar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Yuzvendra Chahal

West Indies

Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell, Kieron Pollard (c), Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Odean Smith, Fabian Allen, Sheldon Cottrell

IND vs WI Head to Head

Overall games -18, India -11, West Indies -6`, NR -1

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of this match – Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma was at his destructive best in the opening game as he scored runs for fun. The Indian skipper went after the bowlers from the outset and ended up scoring 40 off just 19 deliveries. As Eden Gardens has been Rohit’s happy hunting ground in the past, West Indies must come up with a précised plan to keep his quiet.

Probable best bowler of the Match – Ravi Bishnoi

The young leg-spinner couldn’t have made a better debut as West Indies batters largely struggled against him. Bishnoi made full use of the track conditions and scalped two wickets on debut, conceding 17 runs in his quota of four overs. There’s really no reason why the youngster can’t replicate his heroics.

Prediction: India is expected to win the first T20I

Disclaimer: This 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.