West Indies players during 1st T20I vs India (Source: AFP Photos)India and West Indies will go up against each other once again on Friday (October 9) for the second T20I of the five-match series at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi. The IND vs WI 2nd T20I is scheduled to get underway at 7 PM IST, with the Men in Blue, led by man-in-form Shreyas Iyer, aiming to take a 2-0 lead to strengthen their bid to win the series.India Vs West Indies 2nd T20I PreviewIndia, riding on Shreyas Iyer’s unebaten 43-ball 102, made a mockery of a 172-run target when they last met the West Indies at Lucknow’s Ekana Cricket Stadium. Ishan Kishan too remained not out on 37 off 27 balls, but it was Shreyas who hogged all the limelight, with six sixes and 10 fours.West Indies, on the other hand, had fifties from Sherfane Rutherford and Shai Hope. But the others failed to deliver, particularly the bowlers. As a result, the chase was completed within 14.24 overs.Let's take a look at West Indies potential playing XI for 2nd T20I vs India, based on recent happenings.West Indies Likely Playing XI vs India- 2nd T20I, 2026Openers And Top Order: Kamil Pooran, Shai Hope (C/WK), Shimron HetmyerJust like last time, West Indies will keep Kamil Pooran and Shai Hope as openers and Shimron Hetmyer at No. 3. Hope, in particular, was impressive in IND vs WI 1st T20I, having made 52 off 37 balls.Even though Pooran and Hetmyer fell cheaply, they are expected to get another opportunity, which means newly added Amir Jangoo might have to sit once again.Middle-Order And All-Rounders: Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal HoseinWest Indies middle-order looks very dangerous, with Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd and Akeal Hosein can be flexible depending on the game situation.ALSO READWas Shimron Hetmyer Out or Not Out? ICC Rule Explained Over Controversial Run-OutBarring Rutherford, all of them failed to leave their marks in IND vs WI 1st T20I. Still, in terms of this department, there is no need to make any changes to West Indies playing XI just yet.Bowlers: Keemo Paul, Shamar Springer, Shamar JosephWest Indies might tempt to replace Matthew Forde with Keemo Paul in IND vs WI 2nd T20I. Forde conceded 39 runs off his two overs in the series opener, and also made a 4-ball 2 with the bat.Keemo, who has IPL experience as well, having represented Delhi Capitals in 2019, will likely to make the cut as an out-and-out replacement.Shamar Springer did not get much of an opportunity in 1st T20I. Hence, he is likely to be backed, while Shamar Joseph, despite conceding 23 runs off his two overs, will continue to lead the attack.West Indies' Predicted Playing XI vs India For 2nd T20IKamil Pooran, Shai Hope (C/WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Keemo Paul, Shamar Springer, Shamar JosephALSO READElite Records That Shreyas Iyer Can Create In India vs West Indies 2nd T20I, 2026
