Fresh from a dominant win in Lucknow, Team India now turns its attention to Ranchi for the second T20I against West Indies. India lead the five-match T20I series 1-0 after winning the first match by eight wickets in Lucknow and will now look to extend their lead, while West Indies will aim to level the series in Ranchi.
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IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - 2nd T20I, West Indies Tour of India 2026
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India have several strong batting options after their dominant performance in the first T20I. Shreyas Iyer was the star performer, scoring an unbeaten 102 off 43 balls, while Ishan Kishan remained unbeaten on 37 off 27 balls. For West Indies, Sherfane Rutherford scored 56 off 34 balls, while captain Shai Hope contributed 52 off 37 balls.
As per our IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction today match, Shreyas Iyer and top wicket-keeper batsman Ishan Kishan can be important fantasy options from India. Both these players are in superb form and are amongst the best T20 batsmen going around. Meanwhile, Sherfane Rutherford and Shai Hope can be considered from the West Indies side.
India vs West Indies Match Details
| Tournament | West Indies Tour of India 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I |
| Toss | To Be Updated |
| Venue | JSCA International Stadium Complex |
| City | Ranchi |
| Match Start Time | 7:00 PM IST, 9th October 2026 |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| Scorecard | IND vs WI 2nd T20I Scorecard |
IND vs WI Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Recent Stats (Last T20I Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer | India | 102* Runs |
| Ishan Kishan | India | 37* Runs |
| Sherfane Rutherford | West Indies | 56 Runs |
| Shai Hope | West Indies | 52 Runs |
IND vs WI Toss Prediction
The JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi can offer assistance to spinners in the middle overs, while recent T20 data also shows that chasing teams have performed well at the venue. Teams could therefore prefer chasing after winning the toss. Based on the conditions, Indian captain Shreyas Iyer might win the toss and bowl first.
Record of Chasing Teams at Ranchi
The JSCA International Stadium Complex has hosted seven T20 matches, with teams batting second winning four matches and teams batting first winning three. The average first-innings score is around 138.
Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
Average | 57% |
IND vs WI Playing 11 (Probable)
| India Playing XI | West Indies Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | Shai Hope (c) (wk) |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | Kamil Pooran |
| Ishan Kishan | Shimron Hetmyer |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | Rovman Powell |
| Tilak Varma | Sherfane Rutherford |
| Shivam Dube | Roston Chase |
| Naman Dhir | Romario Shepherd |
| Axar Patel | Matthew Forde |
| Arshdeep Singh | Shamar Springer |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Akeal Hosein |
| Mayank Yadav | Shamar Joseph |
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IND vs WI Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Shreyas Iyer and Sherfane Rutherford |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Naman Dhir and Kuldeep Yadav |
IND vs WI Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Shreyas Iyer scored 102* in the first T20I, while Sherfane Rutherford scored 56 for West Indies. They can be a safe captain and vice-captain choices for the IND vs WI Dream11 team Prediction. Ishan Kishan and Shai Hope are also good fantasy picks for captaincy and vice-captaincy roles.
| Captain | Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford |
Top Picks for IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer | India | Batter |
| Shai Hope | West Indies | Batter |
Budget Picks for IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Naman Dhir | India | All-rounder |
| Akeal Hosein | West Indies | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: S Hope (VC), I Kishan
- Batters: A Sharma, S Iyer (C), S Rutherford, A Sharma, N Dhir
- All-rounder: A Patel
- Bowlers: A Hosein, A Singh, K Yadav

Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: S Hope, I Kishan (C)
- Batters: S Iyer, S Rutherford (VC), A Sharma, N Dhir
- All-rounders: A Patel, R Chase, S Dube
- Bowlers: A Hosein, A Singh

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the IND vs WI match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today (2nd T20I) West Indies Tour of India 2026 Players to Avoid
Sanju Samson scored only 11 runs off nine balls in the first T20I, while Matthew Forde struggled with the ball and conceded 39 runs in two overs. Both players can be risky fantasy picks compared with the more in-form options available for the second T20I.
Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
Sanju Samson | 8.5 Cr |
Matthew Forde | 8.0 Cr |
IND vs WI Weather & Pitch Report at Ranchi
- Ranchi's JSCA International Stadium is one of the biggest cricket stadiums in India. It generally offers a balanced T20 surface, with spinners getting assistance in the middle overs. Recent venue data shows an average first-innings score of around 138 in T20 matches, while teams batting second have won four of the seven matches.
- The weather at the JSCA International Stadium will be mostly cloudy. The daytime temperature will reach a high between 29°C and 32°C, and drop to a low between 19°C and 22°C at night. There is a small chance of a quick rain shower in the morning or a brief thunderstorm in the afternoon.
| Temperature | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced and spin-friendly |
| Best Suited To | Spinners and Batters |
| Average 1st Innings Score | Around 138 Runs |
IND vs WI H2H Records
India and West Indies have played 32 T20 matches against each other. India won 21 of these games, and West Indies won 10. India will look to extend their advantage in the second T20I, while West Indies need a win in Ranchi to level the five-match series 1-1.
Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
India (IND) | 21 |
West Indies (WI) | 10 |
No Result | 1 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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