For Friday’s match, India skipper Rohit Sharma may be tempted to go with the same combination that won the first T20I. India’s expected XI for the second T20I against the West Indies is as follows.
In the second T20I against West Indies, Rohit Sharma will attempt to lead from the front. BCCI
When the two teams meet in the second T20I at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday, India will try to grab an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against the West Indies. India had taken a 1-0 lead in the series after winning the first T20I by six wickets. For Friday’s match, India skipper Rohit Sharma may be tempted to go with the same combination that won the first T20I.match. India chased down a 158-run goal with six wickets and seven balls to spare in the series’ first encounter.
India’s expected XI for the second T20I against the West Indies is as follows:
Rohit Sharma: India’s skipper scored a quickfire 40 in the first T20I and will be hoping for a similar start on Friday.
Ishan Kishan: The southpaw batted patiently for 35 runs, which went well with Rohit Sharma’s quickfire 40 and gave India some steadiness at the start of the chase.
Virat Kohli: The talismanic batsman hasn’t been in great form recently and has thrown up his wicket cheaply on several occasions during the West Indies’ current trip. That is something he would like to change.
Rishabh Pant: On his day, the wicketkeeper-batsman can be a dangerous customer, but he hasn’t quite scored a huge score against the West Indies in this series.
Suryakumar Yadav: Suryakumar Yadav demonstrated his big-hitting skills in the first T20I, and his spot in the middle order appears to be secure, at least for the time being.
Venkatesh Iyer: With the ability to bowl as well as bat, Venkatesh Iyer may be a devastating weapon for any team in T20 cricket. Rohit, the captain, will be eager to get the most out of him.
Deepak Chahar: Deepak Chahar is riding high after raking in the cash during the previous IPL auction. With the T20 World Cup just months away, the pacer will be eager to put in some consistent excellent performances.
Harshal Patel: Another pacer who made a lot of money in the IPL auction, will be looking to impress ahead of the season. The T20 World Cup is taking place this year.
Ravi Bishnoi: The youngster impressed in his T20I debut on Wednesday, taking 2/17 from four overs, and he’ll be hoping for more of the same in the second game.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Bhuvneshwar Kumar): Bhuvneshwar is eager to dispel any worries about his fitness expressed in recent months ahead of the T20 World Cup and the ODI World Cup next year.
Yuzvendra Chahal: The seasoned spinner went for a few runs in the opening T20I but also claimed the important wicket of Kyle Mayers. On Friday, he’ll try to take on a bigger role.