The West Indies cricket team faces a rough patch in the 50-over format, struggling to find their winning momentum. After a disappointing elimination from the ODI World Cup qualifiers, they were eager to bounce back in their opening ODI against India.
However, the Caribbean brigade fell short, losing the match by 5 wickets. With redemption on their minds, West Indies will host India for the second ODI of the series at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, hoping to turn their fortunes around.
In the first ODI, the wicket at the Kensington Oval proved challenging for the batters, as both Indian and West Indian batsmen faced difficulties on the slower track. Indian spinners showcased their dominance, bundling out West Indies for a meager 114 runs. Kuldeep Yadav led the attack with an impressive four-wicket haul, while Ravindra Jadeja added three wickets. India, though facing their share of struggles, managed to chase down the target in 22.5 overs, losing five wickets in the process.
Once known for its balanced surface, the Kensington Oval surprised everyone with its slow and tricky conditions during the first ODI. Batsmen from both teams found it challenging to score freely, and the spinners capitalized on the conditions. If the pitch remains the same for the second ODI, another low-scoring affair can be expected, putting the focus on the bowlers once again. West Indies will be eager to regroup and put up a better batting performance, hoping to pose a greater challenge to India.
The weather in Barbados is anticipated to be mostly cloudy during the second ODI between India and West Indies. With a 50 percent chance of rain, the teams might have to monitor potential interruptions. The temperature is expected to hover between 26 to 30 degrees Celsius, creating humid conditions with approximately 80 percent humidity.
India’s Probable Playing XI:- Rohit Sharma, Shubhman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Mukesh Kumar, Umran Malik
West-Indies Probable Playing XI:- B King, Kyle Mayers, A Athanaze, S Hope, S Hetmyer, R Powell, R Shepherd, D Drakes, Cariah, A Joseph, G Motie
