West Indies bowl first in Ranchi as India seek to wrap up T20I series

India and the West Indies met in the second T20I at the JSCA Stadium International Complex in Ranchi on October 9, 2026, with the visitors electing to bowl first.

Shreyas Iyer dominated the series opener, scoring an unbeaten 102 off 43 balls with 10 fours and six sixes to power India to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over the West Indies. India have won three of their four T20Is at Ranchi; their last appearance at the venue ended in a 21-run defeat to New Zealand in 2021. The match at the JSCA complex is being played in MS Dhoni’s hometown.

Can Shreyas Iyer produce another blinder? With confidence from his century, all eyes are on the Indian skipper as he looks to repeat his form from the first game and provide further impetus to India’s batting.

India will aim to sustain the momentum from their opening win and move closer to a series victory, while the West Indies arrive intent on reversing the result from the first match. The visitors’ decision to bowl first sets up a contest between India’s chasing strength and the West Indies’ bowling plans.

The encounter promises big hitting and close competition, with both sides seeking decisive contributions from their top players. Spectators at the JSCA Stadium can expect an attacking brand of T20 cricket given the recent form shown by India.

A victory for India in Ranchi would give them a 2-0 lead in the series; a West Indies win would level the contest. The result of this second T20I will therefore determine which side takes control of the three-match series.