WI vs IND, 2nd ODI: Experiments in focus as Rohit Sharma goals to seal collection vs hapless West Indies

By India Today Sports Desk: There is not any simple approach of claiming this. India annihilated West Indies within the first match of the ODI collection. It was evident from India’s 5-wicket victory at Barbados on July 27, why solely one among these groups is taking part in within the ODI World Cup 2023, set to be held within the months of October and November.

In case you missed the match, here’s a recap of how dominating India really had been within the recreation.

The West Indies, batting first, had been unable to place up a robust efficiency, being bowled out for a mere 114 runs in simply 23 overs. The Indian bowling assault, led by left-arm spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja, was instrumental on this final result. The duo took seven wickets successfully dismantling the West Indies’ batting line-up.

In response, India’s chase was not with out its hiccups. The staff determined to offer kids a while within the center, resulting in an uncommon batting order. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli didn’t come out to bat within the high order. Instead, Ishan Kishan led the cost, scoring a half-century. However, the remainder of the batting line-up struggled, and India discovered themselves at 97/5 in 17.2 overs.

At this crucial juncture, Rohit Sharma stepped onto the pitch. Batting at No.7, a place he hadn’t occupied since his debut, Sharma steered India in the direction of victory. His calm and composed batting helped India chase down the goal with 5 wickets to spare.

Experiments in 2nd ODI

And that brings us to the second ODI match of the collection. This is about to be hosted in the identical venue as the primary ODI, which solely signifies that the situations will probably be overwhelmingly in favour of India as soon as once more.

After Ishan Kishan’s half century, it’s potential that India may choose handy Sanju Samson the place of the wicketkeeper. Samson has been in and across the India squad and can be hoping to bag some fast runs to let folks know that he’s worthy of a look-in into the primary India staff.

India captain Rohit Sharma had stated within the 1st ODI that India will probably be trying to experiment as a lot as they will however won’t be sacrificing outcomes.

Bowling assault

Everyone barring Umran Malik was amongst wickets within the final match. Will he be given one other go within the staff? The consultants assume so, reasonably the consultants hope so. Former India cricketer Zaheer Khan, whereas commentating on Jio Cinema had hoped that Umran Malik be given common probabilities within the Indian staff. Zaheer hoped that Umran can be groomed because the X-factor, which could possibly be helpful through the ODI World Cup.

Yuzvendra Chahal has performed simply 2 ODI matches in 2023. Chahal would really like an opportunity to stake his declare within the line-up. With Kuldeep in sensational type, it is perhaps tough to get a glance in, however India might go for yet another spinner as a substitute of a 4-member tempo bowling line-up from the first ODI.

WI vs IND, 2nd ODI – Match Details

Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Timing: 7:00 PM IST
Broadcast and Streaming: DD Sports and Jio Cinema

West Indies vs India Probable XIs

West Indies

Shai Hope (c & wk), Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Yannic Cariah, Dominic Drakes/Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Gudakesh Motie

India

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan/Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav/Yuzvendra Chahal, Umran Malik, Mukesh Kumar