India will look to extend their dominance in the ODI series when they face West Indies in the second encounter at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on September 30, 2026. The hosts secured a commanding eight-wicket victory in the opening match at Thiruvananthapuram, with Virat Kohli scoring 139 not out and Shubman Gill making 110 to chase down West Indies’ 295 for 7 in just 47 overs.
The series consists of three ODIs and five T20Is, with India holding a 1-0 lead after the first match. Kuldeep Yadav’s return to ODI cricket proved successful, taking 4 for 40 as West Indies managed 295 for 7 in their innings. India’s batting depth and bowling variety have established early momentum, and the team composition for Guwahati will likely reflect continuity with selective adjustments based on pitch conditions and player workload management.
Top order: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli
India’s top order has demonstrated exceptional form, with both Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill converting starts into substantial centuries. Shubman Gill, who captained the side in the first ODI, will retain his position at the top of the order and look to repeat his heroics. Rohit Sharma looked good in the last game but was dismissed for 32, failing to convert his start into a substantial score. He would love to get a big one on Wednesday.
Middle order: Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir
The middle order will continue to rely on KL Rahul‘s experience and consistency. In the absence of Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad has got a chance to bat at No. 4. He would want to make a mark on Wednesday. The middle-order composition offers flexibility to adapt to match situations, whether India needs to accelerate or consolidate during the chase or build a substantial total if batting first. Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Naman Dhir are three batting all-rounders that offer a lot of depth to the line-up.
Bowling attack: Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna
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India’s bowling attack will remain anchored by Kuldeep Yadav, whose four-wicket haul in the first ODI justified his selection after a period away from ODI cricket. Gurnoor Brar and Prasidh Krishna provide pace variety and death bowling expertise. The bowling unit has proven effective against West Indies’ batting lineup, and maintaining this combination provides continuity and confidence heading into the second match.
India’s predicted playing XI for the 2nd ODI at Guwahati is: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma,Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (WK), Naman Dhir, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna.
The match begins on September 30, 2026, at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati.
