India will face West Indies in the 2nd T20I match of the series to be played at Guyana on August 6. They would be looking to bounce back after a narrow 4 runs loss in the first match of the series played at Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad.
Hardik Pandya led side did a decent job to restrict West Indies to 149 for 6 on a slowish pitch. Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh picked 2 wickets each. The batting department struggled with Ishan Kishan, and Shubman Gill failing to give a good start. Debutant Tilak Varma had an impressive start but could not take India home. Yashavi Jaiswal could make his T20I debut either replacing Ishan Kishan or Shubman Gill.
On the other hand, Nicolas Pooran and Rovman Powell scored quick-fire knocks but were not able to hit big shots in the death overs as the host posted 149 for 6. In the bowling department, Jason Holder, McCoy, Akeal Hossein, and Shepherd did a great job to restrict Indian batting.
Match Details
Details– 2nd T20I, India vs West Indies
Venue– Providence Stadium, Guyana
Date and Time– 6th August, 8.00 PM
Pitch Report
A total of 11 T20I matches have been played at the Providence Stadium, Guyana. It is a pitch that helps both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers have help initially before it becomes a decent batting paradise.
As the ball becomes older, the spinners have a say and the runs scoring becomes tough. The average first innings total at the Providence Stadium is 123 which suggests the domination of bowlers over the batting team. With explosive batters on each side, it promises to be an exciting encounter.
Match Prediction
Team India are all set to play against West Indies in the second match in the T20I format. However, India have recently lost the first game against the host and they will be hoping to get back in form as well. However, Betway has also placed its odds in favour of the home team (2.75) instead of the visitors (1.47). Seeing this, an exciting game is expected to take place.
West Indies (WI) vs India (Ind) – Predicted Playing XI
India
Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan/Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya (C), Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar.
West Indies
Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Nicolas Pooran, Rovman Powell (C), Shimron Hetymer, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hossein, Obed McCoy, Alzzari Joseph.
Fantasy Team Selection- WI vs Ind
Team 1– Kyle Mayers, Shubman Gill, Nicholas Pooran (VC), Suryakumar Yadav, Shimron Hetymer, Hardik Pandya (C), Romario Shepheard, Sanju Samson, Akeal Hossein, Arshdeep Singh, Alzzari Joseph
Team 2– Brandon King, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rovman Powell, Tilak Varma, Nicolas Pooran, Axar Patel, Jason Holder (VC), Kuldeep Yadav, Obed McCoy, Mukesh Kumar.
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