India have won the toss and opted to bat first in the second Test against the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. The hosts have decided to stick with the same playing XI that clinched victory in the opening match of the series.
It’s a pleasant morning in Delhi with clear skies and ideal conditions for batting. The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium appears to have a mix of grassy patches to hold the surface together and bald areas that will assist spinners later in the game. Experts have predicted that the track could play two-paced, offering limited bounce for pacers early on before gradually assisting spin as the match progresses.
India Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (vc), Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
As per the pitch report, batting first is likely to be an advantage, with run-scoring expected to be easier in the initial sessions before the surface begins to wear down.
The five-day encounter, scheduled from October 10 to 14, is expected to once again test the West Indies batting lineup, which struggled against India’s spin attack in the first Test.
Play begins at 9:30 AM IST, with India eyeing another dominant performance to seal the series.
