IND vs WI Match Prediction — Who Will Win 2nd T20I? India vs West Indies

India will face the West Indies in the second T20I of the West Indies tour of India 2026 on 9th October at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi. India have taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series against West Indies, thanks to captain Shreyas Iyer’s maiden T20I century in Lucknow.

In the first T20I, West Indies batted first and were bowled out for 171 runs in 19.1 overs. Sherfane Rutherford scored 56 runs, while Shai Hope smashed 52 runs off 37 balls. In response, the Indian team comfortably chased down the target in 14.4 overs.

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IND vs WI Match Details – 2nd T20I

• Match: India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I 

• Date: 9th October, 2026

• Time: 7:00 PM IST

• Venue: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

IND vs WI Pitch Report - JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi

The Ranchi pitch is generally good for batting, offering good bounce and carry. Batters can score plenty of runs once they settle in, as the surface allows them to play their shots freely.

• Win Batting First: 50%

• Win Bowling First: 50%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 160

• Average 2nd Innings: 120

IND vs WI Weather Report – Ranchi Conditions 

IND vs WI Recent Form

IND vs WI Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 T20I)

IND vs WI Injury News & Team Updates – 2nd T20I 

WI: Full squad available for this match 

IND: No changes are expected for the hosts 

IND vs WI Win Probability – 2nd T20I

IND vs WI Key Player Battles to Watch 

IND vs WI Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If WI Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–55

• Predicted Total: 165- 180

• Match Result: IND to win

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Scenario 2: If IND Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 55–65

• Predicted Total: 185–210

• Match Result: IND to win

IND vs WI Toss Prediction – 2nd T20I

Currently, four T20I matches have been played at the venue, with the chasing team winning three of them. 

Prediction: IND to win the toss and elect to bowl first 

IND vs WI Probable Playing

West Indies (WI)

Kamil Pooran, Shai Hope (C/WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Forde, Shamar Springer, Shamar Joseph

India (IND)

Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav.

IND vs WI 2nd T20I Player of the Match Prediction

• Shreyas Iyer 

• Abhishek Sharma 

• Shai Hope 

Who Will Win IND vs WI Today? — Expert Prediction 2nd T20I 

According to our IND vs WI who will win today, India are the favourites to win the 1st T20I expert predictions. The likes of Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh will be key players to watch out for.

IND vs WI, who will win today: India to win 

IND vs WI Match Result  – 2nd T20I Results 

(To be updated after the match - 9 October, 2026)