The coin toss for the second T20 International between India and West Indies at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi has concluded, with West Indies captain Shai Hope electing to bowl first.
The highly anticipated match, set to begin at 7:00 PM IST on Friday, October 9, 2026, sees India enter the contest with an unchanged playing XI, aiming to double their lead in the five-match series.
India, under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, will be looking to build on their dominant eight-wicket victory in the first T20I held in Lucknow. That match saw a spectacular unbeaten century from Iyer, who scored 102 runs off just 43 balls to guide his team to a comfortable win while chasing 172.
Playing XIs Confirmed
West Indies’ decision to bowl first is likely influenced by the conditions in Ranchi, where dew is expected to play a significant role as the evening progresses, potentially making bowling difficult in the second innings.
India’s Playing XI:
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson (wk)
- Ishan Kishan
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Tilak Varma
- Shivam Dube
- Naman Dhir
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Arshdeep Singh
- Mayank Yadav
West Indies’ Playing XI:
- Kamil Pooran
- Shai Hope (c & wk)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Roston Chase
- Rovman Powell
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Shamar Springer
- Romario Shepherd
- Matthew Forde
- Akeal Hosein
- Shamar Joseph
Series So Far and Head-to-Head
This is the second match of the West Indies’ five-match T20I tour of India in 2026. India currently holds a 1-0 lead, having comprehensively won the series opener.
The head-to-head record in T20 Internationals heavily favours India. Out of 32 matches played between the two nations, India has emerged victorious in 21 encounters, while West Indies has won 10. One match ended in a no-result.
The pitch at the JSCA International Stadium Complex is expected to offer a balanced contest, with early assistance for fast bowlers and spinners coming into play as the game progresses. With India’s strong batting lineup and West Indies keen to level the series, an exciting contest awaits in Ranchi.