West Indies predicted XI vs India, 2nd ODI [Source: AP]West Indies will take on India in the second ODI of the three-match series on September 30 at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati at 2 PM (IST).In the series opener in Thiruvananthapuram, West Indies started strong before India made a comeback, ripped through the middle order, and won in just 41.4 overs with 8 wickets in hand.Having shown promise to begin the series, the Caribbeans will look to try and bounce back into the series. Here's a brief look at the predicted playing XI for the Barsapara ODI.Top Order- John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Keacy CartyWest Indies opener Justin Greaves and John Campbell put on a staggering 135(114) partnership for the first wicket in the last match and put early pressure on the Indian bowling attack. Greaves scored 101(108), while Campbell added 62 off 60 and will again open in the Guwahati ODI.Closing in on 2000 ODI runs, Keacy Carty will slot in at 3, despite a momentum-killing 13(31) in the last match. He has played over 50 ODIs for the Caribbeans and will continue at the position in the second ODI. However, he would like to work on his strike rate this time around.Also Read: Justin Greaves-John Campbell Partnership Places West Indies In Elite feat vs IndiaMiddle Order and Allrounders- Shai Hope (c) (wk), Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Matthew FordeShai Hope is arguably the most important West Indies batter in this team, with 6324 runs in 156 ODIs. He averages 49.79 and has 19 hundreds to his name. Hope is also the captain and wicketkeeper of the team, making him a sure-shot starter of the XI.Having recently made his return to the West Indies setup, Amir Jangoo scored a brisk 58*(48) with 7 fours and a six, making him a valuable addition to the ODI team, as West Indies looks to make it to the next year's World Cup.Jangoo is likely to be partnered with Sherfane Rutherford to do the finisher's role, replacing Jewel Andrew after his golden duck in Thiruvananthapuram. Rutherford, with an ODI strike rate of 99.29, has the ability to add quick runs in the second half of the innings, while also averting collapses.Test captain Roston Chase is another leader in this playing XI, who can bat as an anchor and be used as a floater. He is also a defensive finger spinner, with 48 ODI wickets in 72 matches.Matthew Forde will complete the long batting lineup at number 8, with the ability to use the long levers and add a few late boundaries and medium-pace bowling. Having played 21 ODIs, Forde has 27 wickets and a strike rate of 110.52 with the bat.Bowlers- Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden SealesVersatile spinner Gudakesh Motie is their strike spinner, who can bowl both left-arm wrist spin and finger spin, according to the bowler. The 31-year-old has recently found his form again and has already picked up 51 wickets and can also score some runs late in the innings.Another change expected in the West Indies XI is Test and T20I star Shamar Joseph in for Alzarri Joseph. The latter went for a whopping 1/81 in 9 overs and could be replaced with Shamar, who is also looking to find his feet in 50-over cricket.Jayden Seales has 44 ODI wickets in 34 matches, with the best figures of 6/18. Seales is West Indies' lead pace bowler, who can operate well across phases and also impressed with 0/32 (7), being the only visiting bowler to concede under 6 runs per over.West Indies Playing XI vs India- 3rd ODI, 2026John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c and wk), Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales.Also Read: R Ashwin Alongside 2 India Legends To Be Honoured With A Stand At Chepauk Stadium
