IND vs WI 2nd T20I 2026: India vs West Indies 2nd T20 Match Preview
India vs West Indies 2nd T20I 2026 will be played on Friday, 9 October at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. India currently lead the five-match T20I series 1-0 after winning the opening match in Lucknow.
IND vs WI 2nd T20I 2026 – Match Details
| Match | India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I |
|---|---|
| Date | 9 October 2026 |
| Day | Friday |
| Toss | 6:30 PM IST |
| Match Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi |
| Series | West Indies Tour of India 2026 – 5 T20Is |
India vs West Indies T20I Series Score
India won the first T20I in Lucknow and currently lead the series 1-0. India will look to win the second match and take an unassailable 2-0 lead, while West Indies will be aiming to bounce back and level the series.
India T20I Squad
- Shreyas Iyer – Captain
- Tilak Varma – Vice-Captain
- Abhishek Sharma
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Ishan Kishan – Wicketkeeper
- Sanju Samson – Wicketkeeper
- Shivam Dube
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Axar Patel
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Arshdeep Singh
- Prince Yadav
- Mayank Yadav
- Naman Dhir
West Indies T20I Squad
- Shai Hope – Captain & Wicketkeeper
- Jewel Andrew
- Roston Chase
- Matthew Forde
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Akeal Hosein
- Shamar Joseph
- Gudakesh Motie
- Keemo Paul
- Kamil Pooran
- Rovman Powell
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Quentin Sampson
- Romario Shepherd
- Shamar Springer
Players to Watch
India: Captain Shreyas Iyer will be one of the biggest players to watch after his match-winning century in the first T20I. Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav will also be important for India.
West Indies: Captain Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase and Romario Shepherd will be key players for the Caribbean side.
IND vs WI 2nd T20I Live Streaming
Cricket fans in India can watch the India vs West Indies 2nd T20I live on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on JioHotstar through its app and website.
IND vs WI 2nd T20I Match Preview
India will enter the second T20I with confidence after their impressive victory in the opening match. Captain Shreyas Iyer led from the front with a brilliant unbeaten century as India chased down the West Indies total comfortably.
West Indies, however, have plenty of explosive batting options and will be determined to make a strong comeback in Ranchi. Their top order will need to produce a bigger total against India's bowling attack.
India's spin combination could again play an important role, while the West Indies will look towards their experienced players to put pressure on the hosts.
India vs West Indies 2nd T20I Head-to-Head
India have the better overall T20I record against West Indies. The two teams have produced several exciting contests over the years, with both sides possessing strong T20 specialists.
IND vs WI 2nd T20I – Full Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 6 October 2026 | Lucknow |
| 2nd T20I | 9 October 2026 | Ranchi |
| 3rd T20I | 11 October 2026 | Indore |
| 4th T20I | 14 October 2026 | Hyderabad |
| 5th T20I | 17 October 2026 | Bengaluru |
IND vs WI 2nd T20I – Key Information
India vs West Indies 2nd T20I will start at 7:00 PM IST on 9 October 2026 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. The toss will take place at 6:30 PM IST.
India will be aiming for another victory to strengthen their position in the series, while West Indies will fight to keep the five-match series alive.
IND vs WI 2nd T20I promises another exciting night of T20 cricket.