India and the West Indies will face off in the second T20 match on October 9 at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. Team India is likely to make two changes to its playing XI following the first T20I in Lucknow, where young fast bowler Mayank Yadav and wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson failed to deliver the expected performances.
Mayank Yadav conceded 40 runs in his four overs and managed to take just one wicket. Meanwhile, Samson has struggled to produce a big innings in his last five matches. As a result, both players could be left out of the playing XI for the second T20I.
Prince Yadav Likely to Replace Mayank Yadav:
If Mayank Yadav is dropped, Prince Yadav is likely to take his place in the playing XI. The conditions at the Ranchi pitch could be a key factor behind this potential change.
The surface is expected to offer assistance to spinners and bowlers who rely on slower deliveries. Prince Yadav is known for using variations in pace, particularly slower balls, to trouble batters. Given these conditions, India could consider bringing him into the side in place of Mayank.
Will 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Replace Sanju Samson?:
Another possible change could see 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi replacing Sanju Samson. If selected, Suryavanshi could open the innings alongside Abhishek Sharma. Ishan Kishan is expected to bat at No. 3, followed by Shreyas Iyer at No. 4 and Tilak Varma at No. 5.
The all-rounders Shivam Dube, Naman Dhir and Axar Patel could also feature in the playing XI. Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav and Prince Yadav are expected to lead the bowling attack. However, the final playing XI will be confirmed by the team management at the toss.
India’s Possible Playing XI for the 2nd T20I:
India’s T20 Squad:
The Indian squad for the series includes Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh and Mayank Yadav.
With two potential changes under consideration, all eyes will be on India’s team selection ahead of the second T20I in Ranchi. The final combination will depend on the pitch conditions and the team management’s assessment of the players.
