India vs West Indies 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction: Check fantasy team, captain, vice-captain, top picks, risks

The India vs West Indies ODI Dream11 Prediction for the second match of the series has a different fantasy context from the opening game. India arrive in Guwahati with a 1-0 lead after an eight-wicket victory in Thiruvananthapuram, while several of the major fantasy candidates have already provided fresh evidence of their roles. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 and Shubman Gill made 110 in the first ODI, while Kuldeep Yadav claimed four wickets as India chased 296 with 50 balls remaining.

The second ODI will be played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium on September 30 at 2:00 PM IST. The venue has historically produced substantial ODI totals, and its previous India-West Indies meeting saw India chase 323 with Rohit Sharma scoring 152* and Virat Kohli making 140.

From a fantasy perspective, the key question is whether the players who dominated the first match can maintain their involvement in Guwahati. Kohli and Gill have the clearest batting opportunity, while Kuldeep’s four-wicket performance has strengthened his case as an attacking middle-over option.

There is also a selection question around India’s No. 7 combination. Reports indicate that Naman Dhir and Nitish Kumar Reddy are competing for the role, with Auqib Nabi also being considered as a possible change after the opening ODI.

Match Details

The BCCI-announced schedule has the second ODI in Guwahati on September 30 at 2:00 PM, following the opening game in Thiruvananthapuram.

ODI Head-to-Head Record

India and West Indies have met 142 times in men’s ODIs. India have won 72 matches, West Indies 64, with two tied games and four no-results.

India also won the most recent ODI meeting by eight wickets. In that match, West Indies made 295/7, while India reached 300/2.

The previous ODI at Barsapara between these sides was in 2018. West Indies scored 322/8 before India chased the target in 42.1 overs, with Rohit Sharma making 152* and Virat Kohli 140.

Recent ODI Fantasy Form

India Recent ODI Fantasy-Relevant Form

Kohli’s innings was particularly significant from a fantasy perspective because he faced 88 balls and remained unbeaten. Gill also converted his opening opportunity into a century. Kuldeep, meanwhile, changed the match after West Indies had reached 135 without loss, finishing with four wickets.

The first match also showed that India’s top order can absorb a large share of the batting opportunity. That makes batting position more important than simply choosing players based on reputation.

West Indies Recent ODI Fantasy-Relevant Form

Greaves and Campbell put together a 135-run opening partnership in the first ODI, giving West Indies an excellent start before Kuldeep changed the innings. Greaves went on to make his maiden ODI century.

For fantasy purposes, the lesson is that West Indies’ top order can create opportunities even against India’s bowling attack. Their greater concern is converting those starts after the opening partnership.

Probable Playing XI & Availability

The following combinations are probable rather than confirmed. India’s selection around the No. 7/all-rounder position remains the main point of uncertainty ahead of the second ODI.

India Probable XI

The major selection question is whether India retain Nitish Kumar Reddy or bring in Auqib Nabi. Reports also suggest Yashasvi Jaiswal may have to wait for his opportunity.

West Indies Probable XI

West Indies used this XI in the opening ODI and there is no verified information at the time of writing that requires a major change. Their squad contains several additional options, but the first-match combination provides the clearest evidence for the expected roles. The officially announced West Indies squad includes Hope, Campbell, Carty, Chase, Forde, Greaves, Joseph, Motie, Seales and others.

ODI Fantasy Pitch & Venue Analysis

Barsapara Cricket Stadium has produced high-scoring ODI matches. India have played two men’s ODIs at the venue before this match and won both. The average first-innings score is around 348 and the average second-innings score around 316 in the two-match venue sample cited ahead of this fixture.

The ground also has a strong historical connection with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Rohit scored 152* against West Indies in 2018, while Kohli made 140 in the same chase. Kohli has subsequently scored 253 runs in two ODI innings at the venue, including two centuries.

For fantasy selection, the conditions make top-order batting particularly interesting. Bowlers still have value, but wicket-taking roles should be preferred over purely economical bowlers because high-scoring games can reduce the value of economy alone.

Also Read: India vs West Indies Head to Head in ODI: Overall Record, Last Matches and Key Stats

Player-by-Player ODI Fantasy Analysis

Wicketkeepers

KL Rahul: Rahul’s value comes from combining wicketkeeping with a top-five batting position. The first ODI did not give him a major batting opportunity because India lost only two wickets during the chase, but that should not be treated as a change in his role. If India lose early wickets, Rahul can become much more involved.

Shai Hope: Hope remains West Indies’ most important wicketkeeping option. He bats near the top of the order and therefore has more opportunity than a lower-middle-order keeper. His first-ODI failure also means his selection should be based on role rather than chasing the previous score.

Batters

Virat Kohli: Kohli is the standout recent performer after scoring 139* in the first ODI. He also has an exceptional historical record at Barsapara, where he has two ODI centuries in two innings.

The fantasy attraction is straightforward: he occupies a top-order position, can face a large number of deliveries and has already demonstrated that he is comfortable against this bowling attack.

Shubman Gill: Gill scored 110 in the opener and will continue to captain the ODI side. His opening position gives him access to the Powerplay and the possibility of another long innings. The first ODI also confirmed that his batting role is not being sacrificed because of the captaincy responsibility.

Rohit Sharma: Rohit made 32 in the first match but still has one of the clearest batting roles in the game. He opens, and Barsapara has already been the venue for his unbeaten 152 against West Indies.

Ruturaj Gaikwad: Gaikwad received limited opportunity in the first chase, remaining unbeaten on four. His fantasy case depends heavily on where he bats. If India use him around No. 4, he has a reasonable route to deliveries; however, the presence of Rohit, Gill and Kohli can naturally restrict his opportunity.

Justin Greaves: Greaves’ 101 in the first ODI is important because it demonstrated that he can bat through a substantial portion of a 50-over innings. His opening position provides the opportunity; the challenge is repeating that involvement against India’s bowlers.

John Campbell: Campbell made 62 before Kuldeep removed him. His opening position makes him relevant because he can exploit the fielding restrictions early in the innings.

Amir Jangoo: Jangoo’s 58 from the middle order was one of West Indies’ useful contributions after the opening partnership. His fantasy appeal is lower than that of the openers because his access to deliveries depends more on the match situation.

All-Rounders

Ravindra Jadeja: Jadeja remains attractive because of his two-discipline role, but the first ODI did not produce a major fantasy return from him. Current reporting has also raised questions over his recent ODI wicket-taking and bowling workload.

That makes him less automatic than his historical reputation might suggest. His role still gives him a path to points, particularly if India need him for a substantial bowling spell or if the top order fails.

Roston Chase: Chase is useful for fantasy teams because West Indies can use him with both bat and ball. His value depends on the extent of his bowling workload, so the confirmed XI and match situation remain relevant.

Matthew Forde: Forde provides another route through the middle and lower order and can contribute with the ball. His fantasy ceiling is tied to actual involvement rather than simply being listed as an all-rounder.

Bowlers

Kuldeep Yadav: Kuldeep was the most important bowling performer in the opening ODI, taking 4/40 and breaking the 135-run opening partnership. His wrist-spin gives him a clear middle-over wicket-taking role.

The Guwahati venue has historically produced substantial totals, but that does not eliminate Kuldeep’s relevance. His value comes from attacking the middle order rather than relying only on economy.

Prasidh Krishna: Prasidh took part in the first ODI’s pace attack and has a role across the middle and later overs. His fantasy case improves if India use him for a substantial spell.

Gurnoor Brar: Brar was selected in the first ODI and forms part of India’s pace resources. He is a more role-dependent selection than Kuldeep because his fantasy return will depend heavily on wicket-taking opportunities.

Alzarri Joseph: Joseph is one of West Indies’ main pace options. He becomes particularly relevant if India lose wickets during the middle or later phases, when West Indies can attack the lower-middle order.

Jayden Seales: Seales’ principal value comes through pace bowling and wicket-taking opportunities. He is more attractive for a fantasy combination that expects West Indies to take regular wickets rather than simply contain India’s scoring.

Gudakesh Motie: Motie gives West Indies a specialist spin option. Against India’s right-hand-heavy top order, his middle-over role could create opportunities if the pitch offers grip.

Safe Fantasy Picks

These selections are based on role certainty and expected involvement. They are not guarantees of fantasy points.

Also Read: India vs West Indies Prediction, 2nd ODI 2026

Differential Picks

Greaves is particularly interesting because his 101 in the first ODI came while opening, giving him a substantially better fantasy route than a lower-order player.

Players to Avoid

Jaiswal’s risk is primarily selection-related rather than performance-related. Reports indicate he may again miss out, while India are considering Auqib Nabi and Nitish Kumar Reddy around the lower-middle-order/all-rounder combination.

Captain Options

Captain Option 1 — Virat Kohli

Kohli enters this match after a 139* in the opening ODI and has a particularly strong historical record at Barsapara. He has scored 253 runs in two ODI innings at this ground, with two centuries.

His fantasy case is built around three factors: top-order batting position, ability to bat through a 50-over innings and proven venue record. The main risk is simply that fantasy output is dependent on another successful batting performance.

Captain Option 2 — Shubman Gill

Gill offers a slightly different captaincy profile. He opens, captains India and scored 110 in the first ODI. His opportunity begins immediately in the Powerplay and can extend through a large part of the innings if he survives the new ball.

Vice-Captain Options

Vice-Captain Option 1 — Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep provides a bowling-based alternative to the premium batting choices. His 4/40 in the first ODI demonstrated his wicket-taking role, particularly when West Indies’ openers had built a substantial partnership.

A spinner who is trusted with a full spell and attacks the middle order can accumulate fantasy points without needing a batting contribution.

Vice-Captain Option 2 — Shai Hope

Hope combines two forms of involvement: top-order batting and wicketkeeping. He did not produce a significant score in the first ODI, but his role remains intact. If West Indies’ top order again spends considerable time at the crease, Hope has the opportunity to contribute with the bat as well as behind the stumps.

Suggested Fantasy XI

This should be treated as a Suggested Fantasy XI, not a claim that it satisfies the current Dream11 credit and combination rules. Verify the platform’s current player credits, role classifications and roster restrictions before submitting a contest.

If India replace a selected player before the toss, the replacement should be reassessed according to batting position and bowling workload rather than substituted automatically.

Also Read: West Indies Tour of India 2026: Schedule, Teams, Squads, Dates, Venues and Complete Guide

ODI Fantasy Team Strategy

The suggested combination is built around India’s top-order batting and Kuldeep’s demonstrated wicket-taking role. Kohli and Gill have already shown substantial batting opportunity in the first ODI, while Rohit remains an opening selection with a strong historical record at this venue.

KL Rahul is included because wicketkeeping gives him an additional source of involvement even when India’s top order dominates the batting. Hope offers the corresponding West Indies route.

Justin Greaves is the principal differential batting selection after his century in the first ODI. Jadeja remains in the team because his two-discipline role can compensate for a lower batting position, although his recent ODI bowling numbers mean he should not be treated as an automatic selection.

The bowling combination is deliberately split between India’s Kuldeep and Prasidh and West Indies’ Alzarri and Motie. This gives the team exposure to middle-over spin as well as pace wickets.

For captaincy, Kohli is selected ahead of Gill because his venue record adds another piece of evidence to the recent 139*; Kuldeep is preferred as vice-captain when a bowling-based multiplier is desired.

Alternative Fantasy Strategy

Safer ODI Fantasy Strategy

A more conservative combination can retain Kohli, Gill, Rohit, Rahul, Kuldeep and Hope as the core. The remaining slots can be filled with players whose XI status and roles are confirmed at the toss.

If India retain Nitish Kumar Reddy and confirm that he will bowl a meaningful spell, he becomes more relevant than a pure lower-order batter because the additional bowling involvement creates another route to fantasy points.

Grand League / High-Risk Strategy

A higher-risk combination can increase exposure to West Indies’ players following their strong opening partnership in the first ODI. Greaves is the obvious candidate because he has already demonstrated the ability to bat through a large part of an innings.

Roston Chase can also be considered where his bowling involvement is confirmed. Gudakesh Motie provides another route if the conditions appear favourable for spin.

The key is to change the team’s structure rather than simply replacing one premium batter with another. A West Indies-heavy combination should be built around their top-order opportunity and wicket-taking bowlers.

Last-Minute Fantasy Update

The official playing XI should be checked after the toss on September 30.

The most important Indian selection question is around the No. 7/all-rounder combination. Reports have suggested a possible change involving Nitish Kumar Reddy and Auqib Nabi, while Yashasvi Jaiswal may again remain outside the XI.

For fantasy teams, check:

• Whether Nitish Kumar Reddy is selected.
• Whether Auqib Nabi makes his ODI debut.
• Whether Naman Dhir retains his place.
• Whether Yashasvi Jaiswal enters the XI.
• The final West Indies combination.
• Confirmed batting positions.
• Which bowlers are expected to take the new ball.

Do not place a player in the main fantasy team merely because he appeared in the squad. The confirmed XI and actual role should take precedence.

Final ODI Dream11 Recommendation

The second ODI fantasy strategy should be built around the roles established by the opening match. Virat Kohli has the strongest recent batting evidence after his unbeaten 139 and also owns an excellent ODI record at Barsapara. Shubman Gill remains an important option because he opens and scored 110 in the first ODI.

Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-Captain: Kuldeep Yadav
Best differential: Justin Greaves
Main fantasy risk: India’s uncertain No. 7/all-rounder combination.

Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shai Hope provide additional batting and wicketkeeping involvement, while Kuldeep’s four-wicket performance makes him an important bowling selection. Check the official XI and current fantasy-platform rules immediately before finalizing the team.

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