India vs West Indies: Second T20I in Ranchi on October 9 after India’s opening win
India and West Indies meet in the second T20I of their five-match series at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on October 9, 2026, after India won the series opener.
Team India recorded an easy win in the first game of the five-match T20I series against West Indies when they chased a 172-run target with 5.2 overs to spare; Shreyas Iyer scored his maiden T20I century off 42 balls while leading the chase. On a flat wicket in that match, West Indies posted a below-par total of 171, with half-centuries from Shai Hope (52 off 37) and Sherfane Rutherford (56 off 34), and India kept the pressure on throughout. The victory was India’s 21st against West Indies in this format; the sides have met 32 times, West Indies have won 10 games, and one match has been called off.
The forecast for Ranchi during the second game shows a clear and pleasant evening, with the temperature likely around 23°C and humidity expected to range between 72% and 78%. JSCA International Stadium is described as a batting-friendly venue that will offer good batting conditions at the start and has average-sized boundaries. The surface is expected to provide some turn and grip later, which could give spinners an opportunity, while dew is anticipated to pose a major challenge for the bowling side in the second innings.
India named Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav and Mayank Yadav in their squad. West Indies selected Shai Hope (C/WK), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Springer and Shamar Joseph.
Fantasy and Dream11 suggestions provided include Wicket-keepers: Shai Hope, Ishan Kishan; Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma, Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Naman Dhir; All-rounders: Axar Patel, Roston Chase; Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav. The article lists two sets of leadership picks: Captain First-Choice: Ishan Kishan with Captain Second-Choice: Roston Chase and Vice-Captain First-Choice: Shimron Hetmyer with Vice-Captain Second-Choice: Axar Patel; and an alternative grouping with Captain First-Choice: Abhishek Sharma, Captain Second-Choice: Sherfane Rutherford, Vice-Captain First-Choice: Shai Hope and Vice-Captain Second-Choice: Shreyas Iyer.
The toss will play a crucial role, and the team batting second is expected to have an advantage. With the current form and momentum from the opening game, Team India are listed as the favourites for the second match. For more updates, follow Khel Now Cricket on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. Download the Khel Now Android App or iOS App and join their community on Whatsapp and Telegram.
The second IND vs WI T20I will take place on October 9, 2026, at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, with the match beginning at 7 PM IST.
