IND vs WI, 2nd T20I LIVE: India Looks to Extend Series Lead Against West Indies in Ranchi
India seeks to extend their series lead following an eight-wicket victory featuring captain Shreyas Iyer’s 102 runs, according to Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) data.
- On Friday, West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the second T20I at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, citing wet conditions expected to worsen throughout the evening.
- India enters the match leading the five-match series 1-0 following a clinical eight-wicket victory in Lucknow, where captain Shreyas Iyer powered the team past a target of 172 with an unbeaten 102 off 43 balls.
- Debutant Naman Dhir starred in the series opener, taking 3/31 to restrict West Indies to 171, while the visitors seek a more collective performance after relying heavily on Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford in Lucknow.
- India confirmed an unchanged playing 11 for the match, while West Indies made a tactical adjustment, bringing in spinner Gudakesh Motie to replace Matthew Forde in an effort to level the series.
- Iyer emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards throughout the 40 overs, confirming his team was prepared to adapt quickly to the conditions to extend their series lead.
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