India lead 1-0 as second T20I set for Ranchi

India and the West Indies meet in the second T20I of their five-match series at JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on Friday, with India having recorded an easy win in the opening game.

India secured victory in the first match while chasing a target of 172, led by captain Shreyas Iyer who scored his maiden T20I century off 42 balls and guided the chase to completion with 5.2 overs to spare. West Indies posted a below-par total of 171 on what was described as a flat wicket; Shai Hope made 52 off 37 and Sherfane Rutherford scored 56 off 34. The report noted that India didn’t give West Indies a chance and kept the pressure on during that contest.

JSCA International Stadium is described as another good batting-friendly venue in India, with average-sized boundaries expected to favour batters early on. The surface is forecast to offer good batting conditions initially, according to the pre-match assessment. Curators expect the pitch to offer some turn and grip later in the match, which could give spinners an opportunity.

Weather forecasts indicate a pleasant evening in Ranchi on Friday for the second game, with the temperature likely to be around 23°C during match time. Humidity is expected to range between 72% and 78% throughout the contest. The presence of dew was singled out as a major challenge for the bowling team in the second innings.

The opening victory gives India a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. Historically these sides have met 32 times in this format, with India now recording their 21st win against the West Indies; West Indies have won 10 games and one match has been called off.

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