The India vs West Indies 2nd ODI is set to take place on 30 September 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. India will enter the match with a 1–0 lead after a convincing eight-wicket victory in the opening ODI in Thiruvananthapuram.
West Indies, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back and keep the three-match series alive.
India vs West Indies 2nd ODI Match Details
Match: India vs West Indies 2nd ODI
Date: 30 September 2026
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Series: India vs West Indies ODI Series 2026
India Series Lead: 1–0
Start Time: 2:00 PM IST
The BCCI’s official schedule confirms Guwahati as the venue for the second ODI, with the match scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST.
India Enter With Strong Momentum
India will head into the second ODI with plenty of confidence after their performance in the opening match.
West Indies scored 295/7 after batting first, but India chased down the target with eight wickets in hand and 50 balls remaining. Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill were the main stars of the chase.
Gill scored 110, while Kohli remained unbeaten on 139 from 88 balls. Kohli’s century was his 55th in ODI cricket, while he also became only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach 15,000 ODI runs.
Kuldeep Yadav also made a major impact with the ball, finishing with 4/40.
West Indies Need a Strong Comeback
West Indies showed plenty of promise with the bat in the first ODI.
Justin Greaves scored his maiden ODI century, while John Campbell contributed 62. Amir Jangoo also finished strongly with an unbeaten 58, helping West Indies reach 295/7.
However, their bowling attack struggled to put India under sustained pressure during the chase.
For the second ODI, West Indies will need early wickets and greater consistency with the ball if they want to challenge India’s strong batting lineup.
Key Players to Watch
Shubman Gill
India’s ODI captain Shubman Gill made an immediate impact in the series opener with his century.
His ability to build partnerships at the top of the order could again be important in Guwahati.
Virat Kohli
Kohli’s unbeaten 139 was one of the biggest highlights of the first ODI. His experience in run chases remains an important part of India’s batting unit.
Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep picked up four wickets in the opening match and could again play a major role, particularly if the Guwahati surface offers assistance to spin.
Justin Greaves
Greaves will be one of the West Indies players to watch after his maiden ODI hundred. Another strong innings from him could give the visitors a platform to post a competitive total.
What to Expect From India vs West Indies 2nd ODI?
India are likely to enter the match with confidence after their dominant performance in the first ODI.
West Indies, however, have plenty to play for. A victory in Guwahati would level the series at 1–1 and take the contest to a deciding third ODI.
The toss could also be important. Both teams will want to make the most of the conditions and set themselves up for a strong start.
India’s top order versus the West Indies bowling attack could be one of the key battles of the match.
India vs West Indies 2nd ODI Prediction
India have momentum after winning the opening match comfortably, while their batting and bowling units both produced strong performances.
West Indies showed that they can post a competitive total, but they will need to improve their bowling if they want to stop India’s batting lineup.
Parimatch Global prediction: India have the edge going into the second ODI.
Predicted Result
India to win the 2nd ODI
This is an early prediction based on the first ODI, current series momentum and the performances of both teams. The final result can depend on the toss, pitch conditions, team selection and performances on match day.
Final Thoughts
The India vs West Indies 2nd ODI could be an important game for both teams.
India will be looking to seal the three-match series with another victory, while West Indies need a strong response to stay alive in the contest.
After centuries from Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill and a four-wicket haul from Kuldeep Yadav in the first ODI, India have plenty of momentum heading into Guwahati.
West Indies will hope their batting unit can once again produce a competitive total while their bowlers put more pressure on India’s top order.
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FAQs
Q1. When is the India vs West Indies 2nd ODI?
The second ODI will be played on 30 September 2026.
Q2. Where will India vs West Indies 2nd ODI be played?
The match will take place at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
Q3. Who won the first ODI?
India won the first ODI by eight wickets and currently lead the series 1–0.
Q4. Who scored a century for India in the first ODI?
Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 139, while Shubman Gill scored 110.
Q5. Who was India’s leading bowler in the first ODI?
Kuldeep Yadav took 4/40 in the opening match.
Q6. What is the prediction for the second ODI?
The Parimatch Global prediction is for India to win the second ODI and take an unassailable 2–0 series lead.
