India are the side to back in Ranchi. This India vs West Indies match prediction gives the hosts a 54% chance, with West Indies on 46%, because Shreyas Iyer’s 43-ball hundred is still fresh and the batting card has no obvious weak link. Below you will find the toss call, pitch and weather notes, head-to-head numbers, playing XI talking points, fantasy cricket tips and the list of broadcasters.
India vs West Indies Match Details
Match | India vs West Indies | 2nd T20I | West Indies tour of India |
Date | 09/10/2026 (Friday) |
Time | BDT 7:30 PM / PKT 6:30 PM / INR 7:00 PM |
Format | T20 |
Venue | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi |
Recent performance | India – W A W W W, West Indies – L W L W L |
IND vs WI West Indies tour of India 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
Coverage of the 2nd T20I depends on where you are watching from, and the platforms are listed by region below. Click here to watch the Live Stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
- Pakistan: Tapmad
- India: Star Sports Network (TV), JioHotstar (App & Website), DD Sports (Free Dish)
- Australia & New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ (New Zealand)
- USA & Canada: Willow TV, Fubo
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports
- Worldwide: Matches available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Broadcast details may vary by region.
India vs West Indies Toss Prediction
West Indies are the likelier team to call correctly, and batting first is the expected choice. No dew or surface details are confirmed, so the reasoning is simple: they posted only 171 last time and watched India cruise past it, so a bigger total is the obvious way to give their bowlers something to defend.
JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi Pitch Report
No curator’s note was available at the time of writing, so the surface remains an unknown. T20 pitches usually fall into two camps: true tracks where the ball keeps coming onto the bat, and slower ones where timing is harder. The first two overs on Friday evening should reveal what Ranchi has prepared, and both captains will adjust their plans once they have seen it.
Weather Report
Neither temperature nor dew data was supplied for this match. Night games can bring moisture later in the evening, which makes the ball slippery for bowlers and a chase a little easier. If that happens, the team batting second will feel the benefit, even though our toss pick leans towards setting a total. Local conditions on match day will give the clearest guide.
IND vs WI Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 32 |
IND Won | 21 |
WI Won | 10 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 1 |
First-ever Fixture | June 12, 2009 |
Most-recent Fixture | October 6, 2026 |
India vs West Indies Team Preview & Squads
India
Shreyas Iyer leads from the front. His unbeaten 102 off 43 balls in Lucknow earned him the Player of the Match award and the top place in Cricinfo’s MVP list on 104.37 points, and it carried India home by eight wickets with 32 balls unused. A captain scoring heavily tends to settle a dressing room, and that confidence is a real asset.
Batting is where India look strongest. Sanju Samson is our pick for top scorer and most sixes, and around him sit Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Choosing the playing XI from that group is about balance rather than quality, since almost any combination can set or chase a big score.
With the ball, the squad lists Naman Dhir as the key bowler and Axar Patel as the key all-rounder. Mayank Yadav is tipped to lead the wicket column, while Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi and Prince Yadav offer pace and spin options. West Indies managed only 171 in the opener, a total India’s bowlers kept within reach.
India Squad
Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Kuldeep Yadav, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Prince Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Sanju Samson, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Mayank Yadav
West Indies
Shai Hope takes charge of a side searching for answers. The visitors’ last five results read L W L W L, and an eight-wicket defeat in Lucknow adds pressure. We expect Hope to be their top scorer and biggest six-hitter, so his innings may decide whether the total looks competitive.
Sherfane Rutherford is the nominated key batter, with Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Kamil Pooran, Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase providing depth. The 171 they posted last time was respectable, yet India overhauled it in 14.4 overs. To threaten the hosts, the order needs one or two batters to turn a start into a long innings.
Akeal Hosein is the key bowler and our choice for most wickets, while Shamar Springer is the listed all-rounder. Shamar Joseph, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Gudakesh Motie and Matthew Forde give the captain plenty of options. Tighter lines in the powerplay will be essential after how quickly India got home.
West Indies Squad
Shai Hope, Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Kamil Pooran, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer
IND vs WI Prediction
Event | India | West Indies |
Toss Winner | – | West Indies |
Player of the Match | Sanju Samson | – |
Top Run Scorer | Sanju Samson | Shai Hope |
Top Wicket Taker | Mayank Yadav | Akeal Hosein |
Most Sixes | Sanju Samson | Shai Hope |
Predicted Score | 190+ | 180+ |
Win Probability | 54% | 46% |
India vs West Indies Winning Prediction
India are our pick to win the 2nd T20I with a 54% probability, thanks to Iyer’s form, a batting group packed with match-winners and a strong record against this opponent. West Indies, on 46%, can still cause an upset if their top order fires. Who do you think wins in Ranchi? Share your view, and keep following JeetBuzz for more updates, stats and analysis.
FAQ: West Indies tour of India 2026 2nd T20I
Q1. What is the start time of the 2nd T20I in IST?
The match begins at 7:00 PM IST on October 9, 2026.
Q2. Which channels show the match in India?
The match is available to steam live on Sports Live Hub (SLH)
Q3. Who is West Indies’ key all-rounder for this match?
Shamar Springer is listed as the key all-rounder.