India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I, West Indies tour of India, 2026

India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I, West Indies tour of India, 2026

The 2nd T20I of the West Indies tour of India is scheduled for Friday, 9 October 2026, at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. The match will begin at 7:00 PM IST (1:30 PM GMT). 

Match Details

The comprehensive match details for the upcoming fixture are structured below:

Match Information

  • Fixture: India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I
  • Tour: West Indies tour of India, 2026
  • Date: Friday, 9 October 2026
  • Match Type: Night Match (20-over fixture)
  • Status: Yet to begin

Venue & Timings

  • Stadium: JSCA International Stadium Complex
  • Location: Ranchi, India
  • Local Start Time: 7:00 PM IST
  • Greenwich Mean Time: 1:30 PM GMT

Team squads with their playing role 

The team-wise squad list detailing every player’s exact playing role for the India vs West Indies T20I series is systematically categorised below:

India T20I Squad Roster

Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Shreyas Iyer (C)Top-order Batter
Tilak Varma (VC)Middle-order Batter
Abhishek SharmaBatting All-rounder
Vaibhav SooryavanshiOpening Batter
Ishan Kishan (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
Sanju Samson (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
Shivam DubeBatting All-rounder
Nitish Kumar ReddyBatting All-rounder
Axar PatelBowling All-rounder
Naman DhirMiddle-order Batter
Arshdeep SinghSpecialist Bowler
Mayank YadavSpecialist Bowler
Prince YadavSpecialist Bowler
Kuldeep YadavSpecialist Bowler
Ravi BishnoiSpecialist Bowler

West Indies T20I Squad Roster

Captain: Shai Hope
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Shai Hope (C & WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
Rovman PowellMiddle-order Batter
Shimron HetmyerMiddle-order Batter
Sherfane RutherfordBatting All-rounder
Kamil PooranTop-order Batter
Amir Jangoo (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
Jewel Andrew (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter
Roston ChaseBowling All-rounder
Romario ShepherdBowling All-rounder
Keemo PaulBowling All-rounder
Shamar SpringerBowling All-rounder
Quentin SampsonBatting All-rounder
Akeal HoseinSpecialist Bowler
Gudakesh MotieSpecialist Bowler
Shamar JosephSpecialist Bowler
Matthew FordeSpecialist Bowler

Match Winner Prediction

Prediction: For the upcoming 2nd T20I at Ranchi, India enters as the heavy favorite with an official win probability of 79.9%, while the West Indies’ win probability stands at 20.1%.

India 79.9%
West Indies 20.1%
TeamWinning Probability
India79.9%
West Indies20.1%

Head-to-Head Match Record

The overall head-to-head match records between India and West Indies across all major international formats showcase India’s historic upper hand, particularly in shorter formats:

Format-Wise Head-to-Head Record

Head-to-Head Summary: India and West Indies have faced each other across T20Is, ODIs, and Tests, with the overall record varying significantly by format.

FormatTotal Matches PlayedIndia WonWest Indies WonNo Result / Tied / Drawn
T20Is3221101
ODIs14373646
Tests102253047

Match Day Forecast

The match day weather forecast for Ranchi on Friday, 9 October 2026, indicates that a full 40-over cricket match is highly probable, with minimal risk of a washout.

While meteorologists note that local cloud formations could spark brief light rain or a thunderstorm in the afternoon, conditions are expected to dry up entirely by the evening.

Match Window Hourly Timeline (7:00 PM – 10:30 PM IST)

Weather Outlook: Clear and dry conditions are expected throughout the match window, with no rain threat. Humidity is likely to rise sharply during the evening, bringing noticeable dew, while temperatures remain cool and comfortable.

Time Slot (IST)TemperatureRain ProbabilitySky Conditions & Impact
7:00 PM (Toss/Start)22°C0%Clear skies. No immediate threat of rain; the match will start right on time.
8:30 PM (Innings Break)22°C0%Clear. Humidity will spike past 85%, introducing notable dew.
10:00 PM (Run Chase/End)21°C0%Clear & cool. Crisp evening weather with a light northerly breeze at 3 mph.

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.

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