Get ready to witness another chapter of the thrilling narrative between India and West Indies, as the second ODI takes center stage on July 29th at the historic Kensington Oval, Barbados. Presently, the Indian side enjoys a 1-0 lead, and they are raring to further stamp their authority by pocketing the series this Friday.
In the inaugural ODI, the Indian outfit demonstrated their superiority in style. The decision of Indian skipper Rohit Sharma to field first turned out to be a masterstroke. The West Indian batsmen seemed to struggle, with Shai Hope being the only one to put up any significant resistance, carving out a hard-earned 43. The spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav spun a web around the West Indies batting, claiming seven wickets in the process.
India’s chase was spearheaded by Ishan Kishan’s gritty half-century, who was well-complemented by Suryakumar Yadav. The Indians cantered to the target with five wickets and 28 overs to spare, showcasing their batting prowess. Despite being handicapped by some key players’ injuries, the Indian side showed their depth and adaptability. They will be keen to sustain this winning streak and continue to rule the roost. Conversely, the West Indies must step up their game significantly to keep the series from slipping away.
Match Details:
Day & Date: July 29th, 2022, Saturday, 07:00 PM IST
Arena: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Pitch Report: The 22-yards at Kensington Oval promises a fair playground for both batsmen and bowlers. While the early part of the game will allow batters to play on the up, the pitch is expected to slow down as the game progresses, offering some turn to the spinners.
Weather Forecast: Friday is expected to be a fine day with clear skies. Temperatures will be comfortably nestled between 16 to 29 degrees Celsius, perfect for a day of cricket in Barbados.
Probable XIs:
India: Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill/Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav, Shubhman Gill, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma (C), Mohammed Siraj/Axar Patel, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal
West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (C), Kyle Mayers, Nicolas Pooran, Rovman Powell, Keacy Carty, Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph
Match Prediction: Having tasted a comprehensive victory in the opening ODI, the Indian contingent is brimming with confidence and is all geared up to extend their winning run into the second ODI. The West Indies, on the other hand, will need to pull up their socks and bring their A-game to prevent the series from slipping out of their hands.
Prediction: India poised to clinch the encounter.
Live Telecast Details: TV: Star Sports Network Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
Cricket lovers are guaranteed an exhilarating spectacle as India and West Indies prepare for another high-stakes face-off. With both teams desperate to leave an indelible mark on the series, expect nothing short of thrilling cricket, filled with world-class performances and nail-biting moments.
