The second match of the three-match ODI series between India and West Indies will be played on Wednesday. India lead the series 1-0 after winning the first ODI by 8 wickets in Thiruvananthapuram. Now the team will look to achieve an unassailable lead. India's batting looks strong, but the fast bowling combination remains a matter of concern for the team management.

Great victory was achieved due to century of Kohli and Gill

In the first ODI, India had achieved the target of 296 runs even before 42 overs, thanks to the centuries of Virat Kohli and captain Shubman Gill.

The excellent form of Kohli and Gill at the top of the order is a big relief for India. Kohli's performance is considered important for the team, especially amid the preparations for the 2027 World Cup.

Fast bowling became Team India's concern

Jasprit Bumrah is on Asian Games duty, while Hardik Pandya is yet to receive fitness clearance. In such a situation, India kept out experienced Mohammed Siraj in the first ODI and handed the new ball to Nitish Kumar Reddy.

However, Reddy's bowling performance was not effective.

Reddy, who returned from a left quadriceps injury, was seen struggling for rhythm and accuracy. He no-balled and bowled many full balls. His one over was of seven balls, in which he spent 18 runs.

Aaqib Nabi may get a chance

It will be watched whether the team management gives another chance to Nitish Kumar Reddy in the second ODI or Mohammed Siraj returns.

Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Aaqib Nabi may also get a chance to make his international debut. Nabi was included in the Indian team for the Sri Lanka Test series, but has not made his international debut yet. Batting all-rounder Naman Dheer made his debut in the first ODI. He gave 33 runs while bowling five overs.

fight or die for west indies

The second ODI is very important for the West Indies team. To remain in the series, it will have to win at any cost. In the first match, Justin Greaves scored his first ODI century by scoring 101 runs in 108 balls.

However, the team will have to improve fielding, because many chances were missed in the first match.

West Indies last won an ODI series against India in 2002. This tour is also an important opportunity for him to prepare his team combination and confidence in view of the World Cup qualifiers in February next year.

Probable squads of both the teams

India: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurail, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammad Siraj, Aaqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Naman Dheer.

West Indies: Shai Hope (captain), Jewel Andrews, John Campbell, Casey Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vittel Lawes, Gudakesh Moti, Keemo Pal, Sherfan Rutherford, Jayden Seales.

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