India vs West Indies 2nd T20I Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch, Ranchi Weather, Pitch Report, Predicted XI

NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson’s poor run is the only concern for India’s otherwise strong batting line-up as they prepare for the second T20I against West Indies on Friday.India can take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series with another win, but the team management could consider making a change at the top of the order after Samson’s recent struggles.Samson under pressureSamson has managed only 9, 7, 2 and 11 in his last four innings. His partnerships in those games have also produced little, with stands of 7, 12, 2 and 29. The Kerala batter has had opportunities, but has not been able to convert them into a substantial score. That could make the management think about giving young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi another chance alongside Abhishek Sharma at the top.Sooryavanshi waiting for another chanceSooryavanshi has impressed whenever he has been given an opportunity in T20 cricket. The teenager has shown a wide range of shots and the confidence to take on bowlers from the start.His ability to change the course of a game has made him an attractive option for India. However, the team has so far preferred the established opening combination of Abhishek and Samson.Shreyas Iyer’s form has also eased the pressure on the top order. The India captain has looked increasingly comfortable in the T20I role and scored his maiden century in the format in his 68th match.Mayank could make wayIndia could also make a change to their pace attack after Mayank Yadav had an expensive outing in the first T20I in Lucknow.The pacer conceded 16 runs in the opening over and continued to leak runs during the middle overs and at the death. He did, however, provide India with an important breakthrough when he dismissed West Indies’ leading scorer Sherfane Rutherford in the penultimate over.India could consider playing all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and use him with the new ball. However, that plan did not produce the desired results during the ODI series against West Indies.Spin attack deliversIndia’s spin combination looked much more settled in the opening T20I after Kuldeep Yadav joined Axar Patel in the playing XI.Both spinners took two wickets each and kept the West Indies batters under pressure.Naman Dhir was another positive for India. The young all-rounder made an impact with his off-spin, finishing with impressive figures of 3/31.India vs West Indies 2nd T20I: Live streaming detailsWhen is the India vs West Indies 2nd T20I?The second T20I of the West Indies tour of India 2026 will be played on Friday, October 9, 2026.What time will the India vs West Indies 2nd T20I start?The match will start at 7:00 PM IST. The toss will take place at 6:30 PM IST.Where will the India vs West Indies 2nd T20I be played?The match will be played at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi.Where can you watch the India vs West Indies 2nd T20I on TV?The match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network, including Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 Hindi.Where can you follow the India vs West Indies 2nd T20I online?You can follow the match online on TimesofIndia.com.India vs West Indies 2nd T20I: Pitch reportThe pitch at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi looks hard and has an even covering of grass. The ball is expected to skid on nicely, while the new ball could offer some help to the bowlers early onRanchi has hosted seven T20 matches, with teams batting second holding a slight advantage. Four matches have been won by the chasing side, while three have been won by teams batting first. The average first-innings score is 138, compared to 111 in the second innings. India hold the highest total at the venue, scoring 196/6 against Sri Lanka. The highest successful chase is 155/3, achieved by New Zealand against India in 17.2 overs. The lowest total successfully defended is 130/6 by India Women against Sri Lanka Women.India vs West Indies 2nd T20I: Weather reportThe weather in Ranchi is expected to remain partly cloudy during the India vs West Indies 2nd T20I. There is also a chance of thunderstorms in some parts of the area, which could cause a brief interruption. The temperature is around 21°C, with the RealFeel also at 21°C.Winds are expected from the north-northwest at 7 km/h, with gusts of up to 15 km/h. Humidity is high at 87%, while the dew point is 19°C. The probability of precipitation is 55%, with around 1 mm of rain expected. Visibility could be around 4 km. Overall, there is a rain threat, but the conditions are expected to be mostly cloudy rather than continuously wet.India vs West Indies 2nd T20I: Predicted XIsINDIA:Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank YadavWEST INDIES:Shai Hope (c, wk), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Shamar Springer, Akeal Hosein, Shamar JosephIndia vs West Indies 2nd T20I: SQUADSIndia: Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Naman Dhir, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Prince Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Sanju Samson (wk), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Mayank Yadav.West Indies: Shai Hope (c and wk), 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.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. 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