IND vs WI T20 Showdown Tonight: Updated Squads, Start Time, Live Streaming & Key Stats

Campbell’s century rocks India in Guwahati – live IND vs WI 2nd ODI update 1. Power-packed West Indies start John Campbell’s 65-ball hundred – his first in ODI cricket – has catapulted the visitors to 146/1 after just 17.4 overs at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The left-hander’s assault, partnered by Shai Hope, has neutralised India’s decision to chase on a typically flat Guwahati surface. 2. Series situation • India lead the three-match series 1-0 after cruising to an eight-wicket win in the opening ODI, where Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill hammered centuries. • A West Indian victory today will force a decider in Chennai on 3 October. 3. Playing XIs India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Mukesh Kumar, Mohammed Siraj. West Indies: John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Oshane Thomas. 4. Key stats for searchers • Highest ODI score at Guwahati: 364/4, India vs WI, 2018 – under threat if West Indies maintain 8+ run rate. • Campbell’s strike rate today: 153.85 – fastest ton by a West Indian opener in India. • India have chased 300+ four times at this venue; average successful chase 328. 5. How to watch IND vs WI live In India, the IND vs WI 2nd ODI is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar and televised on Star Sports 1 HD/SD. Fans abroad can tune in via Willow TV (USA), TNT Sports (UK) or Flow Sports (Caribbean). A free live blog with ball-by-ball commentary is available on Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo. 6. Pitch & weather The black-soil strip is offering true bounce with minimal spin, ideal for stroke-play. Evening dew is expected to aid batting under lights; teams batting second have won five of the last six ODIs here. 7. What India need now Skipper Rohit Sharma will bank on Kuldeep’s variations and Siraj’s death-overs yorkers to stem the flow before unleashing the in-form top order. A target under 330 keeps India marginal favourites given their chase record at this ground. 8. What’s at stake • India: A seventh consecutive bilateral ODI series win at home. • West Indies: Crucial Super League points for 2027 World Cup qualification and a morale-boosting victory before the T20I leg. Stay tuned—Campbell’s onslaught has set up a potential thriller, and the IND vs WI live score will dictate whether Guwahati witnesses another run-fest classic tonight.