India head into the second T20I match in Ranchi on Friday, with a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Including their comprehensive eight-wicket win in the 1st T20I in Lucknow and the previous time that they faced each other in the 2026 T20 World Cup, India won 20 of 31 T20Is between the two sides.
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In the first T20I, India showed how deep the batting lineup is as captain Shreyas Iyer smashed 102 from 43 balls to guide them to a comfortable chase of 172 runs with 32 balls to spare.
West Indies, on the other hand, will need to make sure that they have a better start next time after being restricted to 44/3 before reaching 171.
The Sporting News has all you need to know about the India vs. West Indies 2nd T20I, including date, time, and how and where to watch it.
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India vs. West Indies 2nd T20I live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch the India vs. West Indies 2nd T20I in India:
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TV channel: Star Sports Network
For viewers in India, the IND vs WI T20I 2026 series will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network, with live streaming available on JioHotstar app and website.
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What time does the India vs. West Indies 2nd T20I start?
The second T20I match between India and West Indies will be played at JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi.
It will start at 7:00 p.m. IST on Friday, October 9, in India, with the toss scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
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India vs. West Indies 2nd T20I team news, lineups
Shreyas Iyer remains key at No. 4 for India after his unbeaten 102, while Ishan Kishan scored 37 in the 1st T20I.
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The main selection calls involve Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, with reports suggesting Samson could continue alongside Abhishek Sharma. Mayank Yadav is also under consideration after conceding 40 in Lucknow.
Nitish Kumar Reddy, Prince Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi among the alternatives.
India predicted 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 are also expected to retain their first-T20I combination. Shai Hope (52) and Sherfane Rutherford (56) impressed in Lucknow, but the middle order needs to improve after the visitors were bowled out for 171.
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With no major injury or forced change reported, West Indies are likely to stick with the same XI.
West Indies predicted XI: Shai Hope (c/wk), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales.
India vs West Indies T20I 2026 schedule
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Match |
Date |
Time (IST) |
Venue |
Result |
|
1st T20I |
Oct. 6 |
7:00 p.m. |
Lucknow |
IND won by 8 wickets |
|
2nd T20I |
Oct. 9 |
7:00 p.m. |
Ranchi |
— |
|
3rd T20I |
Oct. 11 |
7:00 p.m. |
Indore |
— |
|
4th T20I |
Oct. 14 |
7:00 p.m. |
Hyderabad |
— |
|
5th T20I |
Oct. 17 |
7:00 p.m. |
Bengaluru |
— |
India vs. West Indies 2nd T20I: Betting odds
India are the favourites to win this tie at 1.2 on Dafa, while the odds for West Indies to win are 4.10.
* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change.
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Team |
Odds |
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India |
1.22 |
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West Indies |
4.10 |
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