Image: Match preview and key player battles ahead of India vs West Indies 2nd ODI clash / © CricTracker
For the second ODI between India and West Indies, both teams will return to action on 30 September at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. India head into the game after an 8-wicket win in the opening match and will look to build on that performance. West Indies, meanwhile, will be looking for a stronger showing with the ball after their batting unit showed some promise.
India have won 4 of their last 5 head-to-head matches against West Indies. Shubman Gill has been in excellent form, scoring 671 runs in his last 10 games at an average of 95.86. Virat Kohli has also made 139 runs from 88 balls in the series. Prasidh Krishna adds another threat with 15 wickets in his last 8 games at an economy of 5.65. West Indies will rely on players such as Shai Hope, who has 336 runs in his last 10 games at an average of 48.
Justin Greaves has also contributed 101 runs from 108 balls. Gudakesh Motie has taken 9 wickets in his last 7 games at an economy of 5.01. At Barsapara, ODI results have been evenly split, with 4 wins each for teams batting and bowling first. The average first-innings score is 225, while the second-innings average drops to 183.