West Indies secured a stunning six-wicket victory in the second T20I, chasing down 250 with nine balls to spare. Captain Shai Hope led the charge with an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls, while Sherfane Rutherford smashed 84 off just 37 deliveries to guide the visitors to a memorable win.
India, meanwhile, will need to address their bowling and fielding concerns. Despite posting 249/5, the hosts struggled to contain the opposition’s aggressive batting approach. Head coach Gautam Gambhir has acknowledged the challenges posed by flat pitches and dew but stressed that India must find ways to restrict the opposition in difficult conditions.
The Holkar Stadium is known for its batting-friendly surface and short boundaries, making another high-scoring encounter a strong possibility. India have won three of the four men’s T20Is played at the venue and will look to use their familiarity with the conditions to their advantage.
With Hope and Rutherford in excellent form, West Indies will pose a serious challenge. India, however, will be determined to regain control of the series with an improved all-round performance.
The third T20I begins at 7 PM IST on Sunday, October 11, in Indore.