India vs West Indies 2026: After an effortless 8-wicket win in the series opener, India are now keen to seal the 3-match ODI series with a 2-0 win, leaving the third match to spare. The top-order batters— Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli are the biggest strengths of the team’s batting line-up.
However, India’s weak pace bowling attack has been exposed in their previous game, and Mohammed Siraj’s exclusion from the playing XI has stirred heated debate.
On the other hand, the West Indies bowling unit has shown a lack of intent in their recent game, which needs to be fixed to secure a win in the 2nd ODI and stay alive in the series.
As the weather conditions in Guwahati seem to be favorable, let’s take a look at the head-to-head records and the toss-winning captain’s expected decision. It’s time to delve deeper into this preview and analyze both teams’ recent ODI form to predict the winner of the upcoming match.
IND vs WI 2nd ODI 2026 Match Info
- Men’s ODI Match Number: 5,022
- Match Date and Day: September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- Seating Capacity: Upto 46,000 Spectators Allowed
- Match Timings (IST):
- Toss: 01.30 pm
- 1st Innings: 02 pm to 05.30 pm
- Innings Break: 05.30 pm to 06 pm
- 2nd Innings: 06 pm to 09.30 pm
Head-to-Head Records of IND vs WI in ODIs
| Stats | India | West Indies |
| Total ODIs Played | 143 | 143 |
| Winnings | 73 | 64 |
| No Result | 04 | 04 |
| Tied | 02 | 02 |
| Highest Inning Total | 418/5 in 50 overs (on 08th December 2011) | 333/8 in 45 overs (on 07th December 1983) |
| Lowest Inning Total | 100 all-out in 28.3 overs (on 16th November 1993) | 104 all-out in 31.5 overs (on 01st November 2018) |
| ODIs Won at Home | 33 | 21 |
| ODIs Won Away | 21 | 28 |
| Winnings at Neutral Venue | 19 | 15 |
India and West Indies Recent Form in Last 5 ODIs
West Indies have won only 1 out of their last 5 matches, while India maintains a 3-2 record in their recent five ODI games.
| INDIA | WEST INDIES |
| 8-Wicket Win vs West Indies | 8-Wicket Loss to India |
| 27-Run Loss to England | 2-Wicket Win vs New Zealand |
| 4-Wicket Loss to England | 1-Wicket Loss to New Zealand |
| 6-Wicket Win vs England | 6-Wicket Loss to New Zealand |
| 9-Wicket Win vs Afghanistan | 5-Wicket Loss to New Zealand |
5 Key Players to Watch During IND vs WI 2nd ODI 2026
| Indian Players | Role | West Indies Players | Role |
| Rohit Sharma | Batter | John Campbell | Spin Bowling all-rounder |
| Shubman Gill | Justin Greaves | Fast Bowling All-Rounder | |
| Virat Kohli | Amir Jais | Wicketkeeper and Batter | |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Spin Bowler | Roston Chase | Spin Bowler |
| Prasidh Krishna | Fast Bowler | Alzarri Joseph | Fast Bowler |
Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Weather, Pitch & Toss Report for IND vs WI 2nd ODI 2026
- Weather: India and West Indies will play under clear weather conditions with minimal chances of rain. Although rain showers are expected during late nights, the match is likely to conclude at 09.30 pm (IST) or earlier.
- Temperature: 25°C to 36°C
- Wind Speed: 6 km/hr to 30 km/hr
- Humidity: 56% to 65%
- Cloud Cover: 9% to 27%
- Rainfall Chances: 4% to 20%
- Dew Point: 24°
- Pitch: The pitches at Barsapara Stadium will traditionally favor batters, particularly during the second innings, where the dew factor will play a crucial role. Pacers can dominate with the new ball, while spinners can make noteworthy contributions in the middle overs.
- Toss: Similar to the previous game, the toss-winning captain would prefer bowling first. This is because the flat nature of pitches in India not only assists batters, but also benefits the chasing teams to accomplish huge targets.
Expected Playing XI of India vs West Indies in 2nd ODI 2026
Here are the best possible ways India and West Indies can build the strongest playing XI combination:
India’s Predicted XI vs West Indies for the 2nd ODI 2026
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Rohit Sharma | Right-Handed Batters |
| 2. | Shubman Gill (Captain) | |
| 3. | Virat Kohli | |
| 4. | Ruturaj Gaikwad | |
| 5. | KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper) | |
| 6. | Naman Dhir | |
| 7. | Ravindra Jadeja | Spin Bowling All-Rounder |
| 8. | Nitish Kumar Reddy | Fast Bowling All-Rounder |
| 9. | Kuldeep Yadav | Spin Bowler |
| 10. | Prasidh Krishna | Fast Bowler |
| 11. | Mohammed Siraj |
West Indies Predicted XI vs India for the 2nd ODI 2026
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | John Campbell | Spin Bowling All-Rounder |
| 2. | Justin Greaves | Fast Bowling All-Rounder |
| 3. | Keacy Carty | |
| 4. | Shai Hope (Captain and Wicketkeeper) | Right-Handed Batsman |
| 5. | Amir Jangoo (Backup wicketkeeper) | Left-Handed Batsman |
| 6. | Jewel Andrew (Backup wicketkeeper) | Right-Handed Batsman |
| 7. | Roston Chase | Spin Bowling All-Rounder |
| 8. | Matthew Forde | Fast Bowler |
| 9. | Alzarri Joseph | |
| 10. | Jayden Seales | |
| 11. | Gudakesh Motie | Spin Bowler |
2nd ODI 2026 Winner Prediction: India vs West Indies?
The impressive head-to-head records and recent form in ODIs favor India. Also, the presence of experienced batting stalwarts like Ro-Ko (Rohit and Kohli) makes the batting line-up very dominant. At the same time, the bowling performances pose huge concern for the Shubman Gill-led side.
However, West Indies have an advantage if they improve their bowling attack and enhance their aggressive batting approach in the death overs.
Overall, the team’s combination of an in-depth batting line-up balanced with a highly skilled set of spinners and pacers in the playing XI will certainly secure a dominating win at Barsapara Stadium.
