India vs West India 1st ODI was abandoned due to rain and both the teams are now focusing on the 2nd ODI, which will be played on Sunday, August 11. The first match saw West Indies on a decent start with 54/1 in 13 overs, before the rains spoiled the game at Providence Stadium in Guyana. The 2nd ODI will be played at Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain in Trinidad and both the teams will hope for a rainless day so that the match proceeds without any issues this time. West Indies vs India Cricket Score 2nd ODI Match. 

India team outplayed the West Indies side in the three-match T-20, whitewashing the hosts 3-0. The abandoning of first ODI was a big disappointment for youngsters like Shreyas Iyer and Khaleel Ahmed, who were given a nice opportunity in the first match to prove their performance to the Indian selectors. With just two ODIs remaining in the ODI series, the Kohli and company will aim for a whitewash against hosts in the ODI series too. Dream11 Prediction for Team India vs West Indies: Tips to Pick Best All-Rounders, Batsmen, Bowlers & Wicket-Keepers for IND Vs WI 2nd ODI 2019 Match. 

On the other hand, West Indies are led by Jason Holder, the much-experienced cricketer of the national side. With Gayle in the team, the Caribbean side is a lot more balanced. The batting fallout has been a major issue for the West Indian, which deprived them of any chances of victory during the T20 series. As the 2nd ODI is set to be played, we look at five key players to watch out for in the India vs West Indies 2nd ODI 2019 at Port of Spain in Trinidad.

Shikhar Dhawan – Although Shikhar Dhawan has not been remarkable in the tour so far, everyone is waiting for him to show his batting skills in the series. Dhawan has returned to the playing 11 after a long time post World Cup 2019 injury, and Indian cricket fans are eager to see him raising to limelight with his batting strokes.

Virat Kohli – Virat Kohli had a lot of pressure after unfortunate World Cup 2019 exit but he was able to get his confidence back with the 3-0 win over West Indies in T20 series. He was great with his bat in the 3rd T20, hitting 59 off 45 balls. It is a long time that fans have seen Kohli lifting his bat after a century and the second ODI can be a great moment for the Indian skipper to show his class.

Rishabh Pant – Pant failed in first two T20 matches but his heroics with the bat in the third T20 was applauded by all. His unbeaten knock of 65 off 42 deliveries helped India to snatch a victory against West Indies in the match. He has gained his form and he can come up with a great show in the ODI series as well.

Chris Gayle – The ODI series can be a farewell for Chris Gayle, who talked about his possible retirement from ODI cricket after the conclusion of the series. Cricket enthusiasts are keeping a close eye on Gayle in the series and expecting him to present a big show with the magic of his bat.

Sheldon Cottrell- Cottrell is the most successful West Indies bowler in India’s tour of West Indies so far. His has dismissed some crucial Indian batsmen like Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan during the T20 series and he is one bowler who can prove fatal for the Indian team.

IND vs WI 2nd ODI, India Tour of West Indies, 2019

The match can become a close tie if West Indies batsmen do not suffer a batting collapse like that occurred during the T20 clashes. Shreyas Iyer has a good opportunity to earn a permanent place as a middle-order batsman in the national team as India team is looking for a good contender for the batting slot.

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