The West Indies face India in the 2nd T20I on October 9, 2026 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. India lead the five-match series 1-0 after winning the first match by 8 wickets with 32 balls remaining.
The West Indies batting unit showed mixed form in the first T20I. Shai Hope, the captain and wicketkeeper, scored 52 off 37 balls to lead the innings. Sherfane Rutherford contributed 56 off 34 balls in the middle order. However, Rovman Powell was dismissed for a duck, and Kamil Pooran managed only 12 off 11 balls. Shimron Hetmyer’s brief stay yielded 5 off 2 balls.
Here is the West Indies’ predicted XI for second T20I vs India:
Top Order: Shai Hope (c) (wk), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer
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Hope’s half-century provided a solid foundation for the West Indies top order. His 52-run knock was very crucial in the innings and demonstrated his ability to anchor the batting lineup. The opening partnership between Hope and Pooran will be crucial in the second match as the team seeks to level the series. Hetmyer, despite his quick dismissal for 5 runs, remains a key option in the top order given his aggressive potential in T20 cricket.
Middle Order: Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase
Rutherford’s 56-run innings was the standout performance in the middle order. His aggressive 34-ball knock showed the potential for quick runs in the middle stages of the innings. Roston Chase contributed 5 runs and took 1 wicket for 37 runs with the ball. Romario Shepherd scored 7 off 5 balls but conceded 24 runs in 2 overs as a bowler. Powell’s duck in the first match suggests he may need to rebuild confidence in Ranchi. Matthew Forde gave away 39 runs in 2 overs without taking a wicket.
Lower Order/Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Shamar Springer, Shamar Joseph
The West Indies bowling attack struggled in the first T20I. Shamar Springer conceded 12 runs in 1 over. Akeal Hosein took 1 wicket but also conceded 37 runs. Shamar Joseph leaked 23 runs in 2 overs. These figures suggest the bowling unit will need to tighten its execution in Ranchi. The attack will look to improve its economy rates and strike-bowling consistency in the second match.
West Indies predicted XI for the 2nd T20I:
Shai Hope (c) (wk), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Shamar Springer.
