IND vs WI 2nd ODI Prediction: India Eye Series Victory

India will have a chance to seal the three-match ODI series when they face West Indies in the second ODI at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on September 30.

The hosts enter the match with a 1-0 lead after an impressive eight-wicket victory in Thiruvananthapuram. Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 139, captain Shubman Gill scored 110, while Kuldeep Yadav picked up 4/40 as India chased down 296 with 50 balls remaining.

The conditions in Guwahati, India’s strong batting line-up and the absence of West Indies’ centurion Justin Greaves make the hosts clear favourites heading into the second ODI.

IND vs WI 2nd ODI Match Prediction

CRICINFORMER MATCH PREDICTION

India Winning Chance: 80%

West Indies Winning Chance: 20%

Predicted Winner: India

Key Indian Batters: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill

Key Indian Bowler: Kuldeep Yadav

Key West Indies Batter: Shai Hope

Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

Match Date: September 30, 2026

Series Situation: India lead 1-0

The winning percentages above are CricInformer’s editorial prediction based on current form, playing conditions, team strength and player availability. They are not official probabilities.

Guwahati Pitch Could Bring India’s Powerful Batting Line-Up Into Play

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium has been one of India’s most batting-friendly ODI venues.Only two men’s ODIs have previously been played at the ground, but remarkably, all four innings produced totals above 300. That suggests another high-scoring game could be on the cards.The quick outfield and good pace on the ball generally allow batters to play through the line once they get settled.That should suit India’s top order, which includes Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli.

Virat Kohli Has Scored Centuries in Both His Guwahati ODIs

Virat Kohli’s record at this venue makes him India’s biggest batting threat.The former Indian captain has played two ODIs at Barsapara and scored centuries in both.

Kohli will also enter the match after scoring 139 not out from 88 balls in the opening ODI.He struck nine sixes during that innings and helped India make light work of what initially appeared to be a competitive target.His combination of current form and an excellent venue record makes him one of the players West Indies will need to dismiss early.

Rohit Sharma Also Loves Batting in Guwahati

Rohit Sharma has been equally impressive at Barsapara.He smashed an unbeaten 152 against West Indies in 2018 and followed it with 83 against Sri Lanka in 2023.

Rohit scored only 32 in the opening ODI of the current series, but the conditions in Guwahati could give him an ideal opportunity to produce a bigger innings.If Rohit and Gill provide India with another strong opening partnership, West Indies could find themselves under pressure very quickly.

Justin Greaves Ruled Out: Big Blow for West Indies

West Indies have suffered an important setback ahead of the second ODI.Justin Greaves has been ruled out due to a calf injury after scoring his maiden ODI century in the opening game.Greaves scored 101 off 108 balls and shared a 135-run opening partnership with John Campbell.The pair had taken West Indies to 135 without loss before Kuldeep Yadav changed the direction of the innings.Losing the batter who scored a century in the previous match makes an already difficult task even harder for the visitors.

Sherfane Rutherford Could Strengthen the Middle Order

Sherfane Rutherford is a possible replacement in the West Indies XI after missing the opening match.One possible combination could see Jewel Andrew move to the top of the order, allowing Rutherford to slot into the middle order.Rutherford brings power and boundary-hitting ability, which could be valuable on a high-scoring Guwahati surface.However, his inclusion would not directly replace what Greaves provided as an opener.West Indies will still need Campbell, Shai Hope and their middle order to build partnerships rather than rely only on late hitting.

Kuldeep Yadav Could Again Be India’s Biggest Bowling Weapon

West Indies handled India’s fast bowlers reasonably well during the first part of the opening ODI.Greaves and Campbell attacked the new ball and reached 135 without losing a wicket.The situation changed once Kuldeep Yadav settled into his spell.The left-arm wrist-spinner finished with 4/40 from 10 overs, dismissing Campbell, Shai Hope, Greaves and Jewel Andrew.That battle could again be important in Guwahati.West Indies’ batting coach has acknowledged the need for his side to find a better method against Kuldeep through the middle overs.If Kuldeep can again break partnerships between overs 15 and 35, West Indies could struggle to take full advantage of the batting-friendly pitch.

What West Indies Need to Do to Beat India

West Indies cannot afford to treat this like a T20 contest.The 50-over format requires their key batters to build longer partnerships.Shai Hope could be crucial in this regard. As captain and one of their most experienced ODI batters, his role will be to control the middle overs and ensure West Indies retain wickets for the final phase.John Campbell will also need to reproduce the positive approach that brought him 62 in the first ODI.If Rutherford returns, his power could become particularly dangerous in the final 15 overs.With the ball, West Indies need early wickets.Allowing Gill, Rohit or Kohli to bat deep on a surface like Guwahati could quickly push the match beyond their reach.