IND vs WI Fantasy Prediction, 2nd T20I: India vs West Indies Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report

India go to Ranchi with a 1-0 series lead after a comfortable chase in the opener, and a win here would wrap up the series with a match to spare. Shreyas Iyer leads an India side in excellent recent form, while Shai Hope’s West Indies need a response after a tight loss in the first T20I.

IND vs WI 2nd T20I Fantasy Team – Match Details

Match: India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I
Series: West Indies tour of India 2026
Date: Friday, 9 October 2026
Time: 1:30 PM IST
Venue: JSCA International Cricket Stadium Complex, Ranchi
Match Type: T20 International (T20I)

Recent Form

India have won five in a row across recent series, most recently chasing down West Indies’ 171 with ease in the series opener, and before that winning the Asian Men’s T20 final against Pakistan. West Indies have gone W L W L L, with their most recent result a loss in the series opener here, against a mixed run in a series against Sri Lanka before that.

Series Scoreboard

India lead the three match T20I series 1-0 after winning the opener by eight wickets. West Indies need a win here to keep the series alive heading into the decider.

IND vs WI Head to Head

India lead the head to head 7-3 across the last 10 meetings, including both recent results, the series opener and a T20 World Cup Super 8 win. West Indies’ most recent win in this fixture came back in 2023. The head to head and current form both heavily favour India going into this match.

Team Comparison

Over their last 10 matches against all opposition, India have won every match in this stretch, averaging 166 with a high of 221. West Indies have won 60% of their last 10, averaging 176 with a high of 254 but a low of 134. West Indies have shown they can post bigger totals, but India’s consistency has been the difference.

IND vs WI Squads

India: Shreyas Iyer captains the side, with Tilak Varma as vice captain. Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan are both part of the squad as wicketkeeping options. Full squad: Shreyas Iyer (c), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma (vc), Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav.

West Indies: Shai Hope captains the side. Full squad: Shai Hope (c), Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Kamil Pooran, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer.

Pitch Report

JSCA International Cricket Stadium has favoured the team bowling first in 75% of its limited sample of T20 matches here, against just 25% for the team batting first. The average first innings score sits at 160 against 121 for the second innings, suggesting totals have been hard to defend at this ground. Pace and spin have shared the wickets almost evenly over the last 10 matches, 51% to 49%.

Weather Report

Friday, 9 October in Ranchi is forecast mostly cloudy with a temperature around 24.8°C and humidity at 76%. There is a 72% chance of rain, a real risk of a delay or a reduced match, so keep an eye on the toss and early updates if your contest allows late changes.

Probable Playing XIs

India (Probable): Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.

West Indies (Probable): Jewel Andrew, Shai Hope (c), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Keemo Paul.

These are best estimate lineups built from the full squads. Both XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Abhishek Sharma vs Shamar Joseph: Abhishek’s attacking intent at the top against Joseph’s pace with the new ball is the kind of contest that could set the tone for the whole India innings.

Shreyas Iyer vs Gudakesh Motie: Iyer’s composure against Motie’s left arm spin in the middle overs is a fair fight that could decide how quickly India get through the middle of their innings.

Rovman Powell vs Kuldeep Yadav: Powell’s power against Kuldeep’s wrist spin variations gives West Indies a real chance to counter if their middle order can get him away.

IND vs WI Fantasy Team: Small League

Wicket-Keepers: Shai Hope (Vc), Sanju Samson

Batters: Shreyas Iyer (C), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma

All-Rounders: Rovman Powell, Shivam Dube

Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Shamar Joseph, Akeal Hosein

Iyer gets the captaincy as India’s captain and a batter in strong recent form, while Hope takes the vice captaincy as West Indies’ captain and keeper batter. The rest of the side is built around India’s deep batting order plus the bowlers from both sides who should get the bulk of the overs.

IND vs WI Fantasy Team: Grand League

Wicket-Keepers: Shai Hope, Jewel Andrew

Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Shimron Hetmyer

All-Rounders: Washington Sundar (C), Sherfane Rutherford (VC), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Romario Shepherd

Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul

For a grand league differential play, Sundar offers all round upside without the ownership the top order names will draw. Rutherford gets the vice captaincy as a lower owned West Indies power hitter. Motie and Shepherd round out the side as differential bowling picks.

Also Read- IND vs WI Fantasy Prediction, 1st T20I: India vs West Indies Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Lucknow

Match Prediction

India go into this one with the series lead, the better head to head record, and a settled side playing with real confidence after five straight wins. West Indies have shown flashes of form but need a big performance from their top order or bowling attack to level the series. A high chance of rain adds uncertainty, but on the balance of play, India are strongly favoured to seal the series here.

FAQs

Q. Who will win the IND vs WI 2nd T20I today?
A. India are strongly favoured, leading the series, with the better head to head record and a run of five straight wins behind them.

Q. What is the IND vs WI Fantasy prediction for the 2nd T20I?
A. Shreyas Iyer and Shai Hope are the top captaincy picks, with Washington Sundar and Sherfane Rutherford standing out as differential options.

Q. What is the pitch report for JSCA International Cricket Stadium, Ranchi?
A. The ground has strongly favoured the team bowling first, and pace and spin have shared the wickets almost evenly over the last 10 matches.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the IND vs WI match?
A. Yes. The forecast for 9 October in Ranchi shows a 72% chance of rain, so a delay or a reduced match is a real possibility.

Q. Who captains India and West Indies in this series?
A. Shreyas Iyer captains India, with Tilak Varma as vice captain. Shai Hope captains West Indies.