India Targets Series Win Against West Indies in Guwahati ODI

India takes on West Indies in the second one-day international on Wednesday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati with a chance to win the three-match series. Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill both scored centuries in the first game, while spinner Kuldeep Yadav returned to form with sharp turn through the middle overs. Captain Shubman Gill aims to secure his second bilateral series victory in this full-time role. Hardik Pandya remains out of the squad, leaving India to test other all-rounder options. West Indies enters the match ranked tenth and needs a much stronger performance with bat and ball to stay alive in the series. The toss takes place at 1:30 pm IST before the match starts at 2 pm IST. Fans in India can watch the live telecast on the Star Sports Network or stream it live on the JioHotstar app and website.

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Bilateral cricket series give teams a chance to test different squad combinations and build momentum ahead of major international tournaments. Guwahati frequently hosts high-profile limited-overs matches, drawing large crowds of cricket fans from across the region.