India take on the West Indies in the second T20I of the five-match series at Ranchi today. The match starts at 7 pm IST at the JSCA International Stadium Complex.India lead the series 1-0 after a dominant eight-wicket win in the opener. Captain Shreyas Iyer smashed his maiden T20I century, an unbeaten 102 off 43 balls, to chase down 172 with 32 balls to spare.

He was supported by Ishan Kishan’s unbeaten 37.West Indies posted 171, powered by fifties from Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford. Debutant Naman Dhir was India’s best bowler with 3 for 31. Hope later described his team’s batting as “chaotic”.Youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could come into India’s playing XI after Sanju Samson struggled in the opener.

West Indies may look to strengthen their spin attack after admitting they were a spinner short.India have played four T20Is at this venue with a 2-2 record. The pitch is expected to favour batsmen, and the forecast is clear around match time despite afternoon rain chances.