IND vs WI Match Prediction : 2nd ODI, West Indies tour of India, 2026

India have taken a 1-0 lead after a dominant eight-wicket victory in Thiruvananthapuram. West Indies made 295/7, but India chased the target in only 41.4 overs, with centuries from both Kohli and Gill.

The move to Guwahati should produce another high-scoring contest, but India's batting depth and bowling options give them a substantial advantage.

Bettors will watch how quickly West Indies respond after that defeat, while India aim to seal control. Compare early market sentiment on our cricket odds hub and choose from trusted options via our best cricket betting sites.

Head-to-Head Record

India have been particularly dominant in the recent rivalry, winning nine of the last 10 meetings. They have won the most recent clash and three of the last four, indicating a historically lopsided rivalry.

India Preview

India made an emphatic start to the series. After choosing to bowl first in Thiruvananthapuram, they restricted West Indies to 295/7 before completing the chase with eight wickets in hand.

Kuldeep Yadav was the standout bowler with 4/40, while Prasidh Krishna took two wickets. India then produced an exceptional batting display, with Gill making 110 and Kohli finishing unbeaten on 139.

The return of Kohli and Rohit Sharma has significantly strengthened India's ODI batting, while Gill's form at the top provides another major advantage. Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav give the team two high-quality spin options, while Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna provide experience with the new ball.

Predicted Playing XI

West Indies Preview

West Indies will take some positives from the opening ODI despite losing comfortably. Justin Greaves scored his maiden ODI century, making 101 from 108 balls, while John Campbell contributed 62 during a 135-run opening partnership. Amir Jangoo then provided late acceleration with an unbeaten 58.

The problem was their inability to contain India's top order. After reaching 295/7, they conceded 300/2 in only 41.4 overs.

Shai Hope remains the central figure in the batting lineup, while Keacy Carty, Roston Chase and Sherfane Rutherford provide further depth. Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seales will need to make an early breakthrough if West Indies are to challenge India's top order.

Predicted Playing XI

Toss Prediction

India opted to field after winning the toss in the opening ODI and went on to win comfortably. At Barsapara, however, the decision is less straightforward because the venue has historically been extremely favourable to batting.

The pitch is expected to remain good for stroke-making, while the possibility of dew later in the day could make chasing attractive.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

Barsapara Cricket Stadium is one of India's higher-scoring ODI venues. The two most recent completed ODIs at the ground have produced an average match total of approximately 664 runs, with the average first innings reaching 347.5.

India also have previous experience of chasing a huge total at the venue, having successfully chased 326/2 against West Indies in their previous ODI at Barsapara.

The surface generally offers good pace and bounce, allowing batters to play through the line. Fast bowlers will need to use variations and disciplined lengths rather than simply relying on movement, while spinners could look to slow the scoring rate through the middle overs.

Weather is the major concern. Current forecasts indicate a possibility of rain in Guwahati, so the toss and any interruptions could have a significant impact on the match.

If there is a full 50-over match, a first-innings score around 320-340 should be competitive, while anything approaching 350 would put considerable pressure on the chasing side.

Our Prediction

India's first ODI performance highlighted the difference between the two sides. West Indies produced an excellent batting effort through Greaves and Campbell, but India's bowling attack eventually gained control before Kohli and Gill dismantled the target.

The conditions in Guwahati should favour batting even more than Thiruvananthapuram. That makes India's top order particularly interesting from a betting perspective. Kohli arrives after one of the most dominant ODI innings of his recent career, while Gill has now scored a century in the opening game as well.

India's superior depth and their recent dominance in this fixture make them the clear side to back.

For full reasoning behind our pick, see our match predictions and tips, and explore venue context via our cricket grounds guide.

Bet on India to win.