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India Wins Toss and Opts to Bowl Against West Indies in Second ODI
Auqib Nabi earned his ODI debut as India kept a 1-0 series lead and chose to exploit a greener pitch, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Indian skipper Shubman Gill won the toss at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium and elected to field first against West Indies in the second ODI of their three-match series.
- India holds a 1-0 series lead following an eight-wicket victory on Sunday in Thiruvananthapuram, where Virat Kohli scored 139* in an 88-ball chase.
- Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi made his ODI debut for India, replacing allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in the lineup; West Indies made four changes, including bringing in Keemo Paul and Vitel Lawes.
- Facing a series deficit, West Indies captain Shai Hope confirmed four lineup changes after losing star performer Justin Greaves to a calf injury; Keacy Carty will open the innings.
- With the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching, India uses this series to test bench strength while maintaining dominance; the team has won 11 of its last 12 ODIs against West Indies.
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Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Aaqib Nabi has been given the opportunity to make his ODI debut in the second match against the West Indies in Guwahati. His journey from domestic cricket to Team India has been a remarkable one.
Ranji Brilliance To India Cap: J&K Pacer Auqib Nabi Handed ODI Debut In 2nd ODI Vs West Indies In Guwahati
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati witnessed a momentous occasion on September 30, 2026, as Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi received his maiden ODI cap for India ahead of the second encounter against the West Indies
·New Delhi, India
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IND vs WI: India wins toss, opts to field first in second ODI; Auqib Nabi makes debut - The Tribune
With a win courtesy of a four-fer from Kuldeep Yadav and a stunning 139* in 88 balls by Virat Kohli in a 299-run chase at Thiruvananthapuram, India is already 1-0 up in the series.
·Chandigarh, India
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