West Indies are going with the same XI for the 2nd T20I against India at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba in Trinidad. The hosts will be high on confidence after winning the first game by four runs in a thrilling finish and will look to continue the winning momentum
West Indies Playing XI vs India
- Brandon King
- Kyle Mayers
- Johnson Charles
- Nicholas Pooran (Wk)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Rovman Powell (C)
- Jason Holder
- Akeal Hosein
- Obed McCoy
- Romario Shepherd
- Alzarri Joseph
West Indies batted first and posted 149/6, thanks to a captain’s knock of 48 off 32 balls by Rovman Powell. Nicholas Pooran also chipped in with 41 off 34 balls, while Jason Holder was the star with ball as India were restricted to 145/9.
West Indies go with same XI
West Indies have made no changes to their playing XI for the second T20I, as they would not like to tinker with a winning combination. Powell leads the side again, while Pooran keep the wickets. Brandon King, Kyle Mayers and Johnson Charles will form the top order, followed by Shimron Hetmyer and Powell in the middle order. Holder and Shepherd will provide the all-round balance, while Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph and Obed McCoy will form the pace-spin attack.
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Pooran & Powell crucial for West Indies
Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell are in fine form this season and Windies’ batting will once again heavily rely on the duo. Both players played brilliant knocks to power Windies to a good total on tricky surface.
West Indies will be keen to extend their lead in the series, while India will be eager to bounce back and level the score.
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