West Indies make four changes after first ODI loss, hope to bounce back

Following a 1‑0 lead by India in the opening One-Day International, the West Indies management announced four adjustments to the squad for the second encounter in Guwahati. The team retained captain Shai Hope but reshuffled the batting order and bowling attack.

Hope, speaking after the toss was lost, explained that the side would still pick fielding if they were to win it and described the pitch as looking good for batting. The changes included the omission of injured all‑rounder Justin Greaves and the addition of fresh bowlers to improve containment.

India, meanwhile, won the toss and chose to bowl, with Shubman Gill pointing out that the grass‑covered, slightly damp wicket would aid seam movement. The Indian XI featured debutant Akib Nabi, who replaced Neeraj Pandey, and the bowlers were reported to be in solid form ahead of the chase.