On October 9, 2026, India and the West Indies played a thrilling second Twenty20 International at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. India scored 249 for 5 wickets when they batted first. West Indies scored 252 for 4 in 18.3 overs and won by 6 wickets with 9 balls left after chasing down the target. Following the game, the series was tied 1-1.
Gautam Gambhir, the head coach, voiced concerns about the game’s batting and bowling balance. The West Indies scored 204 runs through boundaries during the game, including 20 sixes and 21 fours. The match’s total number of runs in both innings was more than 500. Do you not want a fun game of bat and ball? We want to see what you want to see as well.
Gautam Gambhir voiced concerns about the game’s batting and bowling balance
At the press conference following the game, Gautam Gambhir stated, “We also want to see an even contest.” These bowlers are our bowlers, not the bowlers of anyone else. They have worked hard to be in this dressing room, and now their careers are in jeopardy. We’ll witness a better game of cricket if the competition is even,” Gautam Gambhir remarked.
The head coach of India supported fast bowler Mayank Yadav’s strategy of bowling at full speed during his spell, emphasising how crucial it is for bowlers to play to their strengths.
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Mayank Yadav, who averaged 145 km/h and peaked at 149.5 km/h, took 3 for 36 in three overs. On a flat Ranchi pitch where West Indies’ hitters dominated, his performance was one of the few bright spots for India’s bowling attack. He should bowl like a fast bowler because he is one. He does not bowl slowly. If your bowling speed is 150 kph, bowl at that speed; if it is 120 kph, bowl at that speed. It is your duty to bowl quickly when you are playing as a fast bowler. And he succeeded by doing that today,” Gambhir remarked.
At 1-1, the series is tied. On Sunday, October 11, the third Twenty20 International of the five-match series will take place at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.
