Match Prediction:
The second ODI of the three-match series between the West Indies and India begins on Saturday morning at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. Despite winning by 5 wickets on Thursday, the West Indies were severely outplayed by India and never looked like winning the first match of the series. Continue reading for a preview of this ODI. The match begins at 09:30 a.m. local time in Bridgetown.
West Indies were heavy underdogs going into the first ODI, and their batting was atrocious. They did, though, show fight with the ball, which they will need to do a lot more of in this game if they are to be competitive.
India took the lead early in the opening ODI and never let the West Indies catch up. There were some batting disappointments, and India will want to be more ruthless in this encounter.
Winning Chances:
Toss Prediction:
We anticipate that both captains will choose to field first on Saturday due to superior batting conditions later in the game.
Weather Report:
Bridgetown is expecting rains throughout the morning, with the possibility of brighter spells later in the day. Throughout the day, it will be warm and humid.
Pitch Report:
From the start of the first ODI, players on both teams were taken aback by the amount of turn available. A par score of 260 is anticipated.
Head to Head:
On Thursday in Barbados, India maintained its recent domination over the West Indies in this format. They now hold a 71-63 overall head-to-head advantage.
WI vs IND Team Form in Last Five Matches:
WI : L L L W T
IND : W L L W W
West Indies Preview
In every format, the West Indies appear to be becoming worse. Following their previous failure in the World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe, it was thought that they would fare better in the Test series at home. They were always on the back foot, though, after being bowled out for just 150 in the first innings, with the spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja taking 8 wickets between them. With a 271-run deficit, the hosts faced an uphill task and were eventually bowled out for 130 runs in their second outing as they struggled once more against Ashwin and Jadeja.
Kraigg Brathwaite, Jermaine Blackwood, and Tagenarine Chanderpaul are among the quality batsmen on the home side, but they will need to be at their best against this Indian bowling assault.
West Indies Squad Prediction:
Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Alick Athanaze, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Dominic Drakes, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales, Gudakesh Motie Yannic Cariah
India Preview
India couldn’t have wished for a better start to their West Indies tour. Their spinners dominated the West Indian hitters, while the batting lineup also delivered.
Ravichandran Ashwin was the match’s standout performer, taking 12 wickets for 131 runs. No Windies batter was able to counter the cunning off-spinners skill and tactics, and we expect him to provide another outstanding performance in the upcoming Test. Ashwin was well backed by left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja, who finished the Test with 5 wickets. This spin combo has made life difficult for numerous batting lineups and will be the most difficult obstacle for the hosts to overcome.
India Squad Prediction:
Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Umran Malik
WI vs IND Head to Head Stats in Tests
| Matches Played | WI Won | IND Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 63 | 71 | 2 | 4 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Who will win West Indies vs India?
The West Indies have some great players in this format, but they are no match for India’s quality. The visitors are the favorite ahead of the second ODI.
West Indies vs India Prediction:
After a one-sided battle finished with only 45 overs bowled in Barbados on Thursday, we expect a closer contest on Sunday. The West Indies team has some veteran players who will have to step up with the bat. However, India’s bowlers, notably the spinners, were once again at the top of their game, and we expect another victory on Saturday.
