India and West Indies are set to meet in the second ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST.
India enter the contest with a 1-0 series lead after an eight-wicket victory in the opening ODI at Thiruvananthapuram. West Indies, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back and level the series.
India vs West Indies 2nd ODI: Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI |
| Date | September 30, 2026 |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Start Time | 2:00 PM IST |
| Series | West Indies tour of India 2026 |
| India’s Series Position | Lead 1-0 |
The second ODI is particularly important for West Indies, as another Indian victory would give the hosts an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
India vs West Indies 1st ODI Recap
The opening match produced an impressive batting display from India.
West Indies posted 295/7 after being asked to bat first. Justin Greaves scored his maiden ODI century with 101, while John Campbell contributed 62. The pair added 135 runs for the opening wicket before India’s bowling attack fought back.
Kuldeep Yadav was the standout bowler for India, finishing with 4/40 and helping restrict West Indies after their strong start.
India’s chase was dominated by Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli. Gill scored 110 from 108 balls, while Kohli smashed an unbeaten 139 from 88 deliveries. Their 151-run partnership put India firmly in control as the hosts reached 300/2 with 50 balls remaining.
Kohli also crossed the 15,000-run mark in ODI cricket, becoming only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to achieve the landmark.
India vs West Indies ODI Head-to-Head Record
India and West Indies have a long history in ODI cricket.
Before the ongoing 2026 series, the teams had played 142 ODIs, with India winning 72 and West Indies winning 64. Two matches ended in ties, while four produced no result. After India’s victory in the first ODI of this series, their overall record moved to 73 wins against West Indies’ 64.
Overall ODI H2H
| Team | Wins | Losses | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 73 | 64 | 2 | 4 |
| West Indies | 64 | 73 | 2 | 4 |
India have also not lost a bilateral ODI series against West Indies since 2006.
Virat Kohli vs West Indies: A Key Stat
Virat Kohli has historically enjoyed strong numbers against West Indies in ODI cricket. Before the current series, he had scored 2,261 runs in 43 ODIs against them at an average of 66.50, including nine centuries and 11 fifties.
His unbeaten 139 in the first ODI added another major performance to that record and took him beyond 15,000 career ODI runs.
Barsapara Cricket Stadium: ODI Records
The Guwahati venue has produced several high-scoring ODI contests.
Barsapara has hosted eight men’s ODIs according to Cricbuzz’s venue statistics. India have recorded notable success at the ground, including the 326/2 chase against West Indies in 2018. India’s 373/7 against Sri Lanka remains the highest ODI total recorded at the venue.
Another venue record worth noting is India’s 246-run partnership between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli against West Indies in 2018.
The numbers suggest that batters can have plenty of opportunities at Barsapara, although conditions and the match-day pitch will ultimately determine how much assistance is available to the bowlers.
Players to Watch
Virat Kohli – India
Kohli comes into the second ODI after a match-winning unbeaten 139. His experience and ability to build an innings before accelerating make him one of the major talking points ahead of the Guwahati contest.
Shubman Gill – India
India’s ODI captain also made an excellent start to the series, scoring 110 in the opener. Gill’s combination with India’s experienced top order will again be central to India’s batting plans.
Kuldeep Yadav – India
Kuldeep’s 4/40 was crucial in the first ODI. His ability to break partnerships and attack through the middle overs could once again be important against West Indies’ batting lineup.
Justin Greaves – West Indies
Greaves provided West Indies with one of the positives from the opening game. His 101 helped the visitors build a strong platform, and another substantial contribution would be valuable in Guwahati.
John Campbell – West Indies
Campbell’s 62 was part of the 135-run opening partnership with Greaves. West Indies will need their top order to reproduce that kind of start while avoiding the middle-over collapse that affected their first-innings momentum.
India vs West Indies 2nd ODI: What to Expect
India will enter the second ODI with confidence after their comprehensive opening-game victory, while West Indies have the opportunity to respond immediately.
For India, the major focus will be on maintaining the momentum provided by Gill, Kohli and Kuldeep. For West Indies, converting promising starts into a competitive total and handling India’s middle-over bowling will be important.
The Guwahati venue has previously witnessed high-scoring encounters, including India’s successful 326/2 chase against West Indies. That history adds another interesting dimension to the second ODI.
India vs West Indies 2nd ODI: Key Stats at a Glance
- Series: India lead 1-0.
- 1st ODI: India won by eight wickets.
- India’s 1st ODI score: 300/2.
- West Indies’ 1st ODI score: 295/7.
- Virat Kohli: 139* in the first ODI.
- Shubman Gill: 110 in the first ODI.
- Kuldeep Yadav: 4/40 in the first ODI.
- Overall ODI H2H after the first ODI: India 73 wins, West Indies 64.
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
- Match time: 2:00 PM IST on September 30, 2026.
Conclusion
The India vs West Indies 2nd ODI promises another intriguing contest as India look to build on their series lead and West Indies aim to force a decider.
With Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill coming off centuries, Kuldeep Yadav producing a four-wicket spell and West Indies showing through Justin Greaves that their batting can challenge India, the Guwahati encounter has several key individual battles to watch.
For cricket fans following the series, the second ODI will be an important test of whether West Indies can respond after the opening defeat or whether India can carry their momentum into another strong performance.
India vs West Indies 2nd ODI begins at 2:00 PM IST on September 30, 2026, at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.