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India wins toss and opts to bowl against West Indies in second ODI
Shubman Gill chose to bowl first as Auqib Nabi made his ODI debut and India aimed to seal the three-match series.
- On Wednesday, Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium and elected to field first against West Indies, handing Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi his ODI debut.
- India seeks to clinch the 3-match series after winning the opening ODI by eight wickets on Sunday in Kerala, where Virat Kohli and captain Gill anchored the chase.
- Nabi replaces allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in the playing XI, while West Indies made four changes, promoting Keacy Carty to open following a calf injury to Justin Greaves.
- West Indies reached a milestone as John Campbell, Shai Hope, and Amir Jangoo all scored centuries, making them only the 2nd nation to achieve three hundreds in one ODI innings against India.
- With the 2027 ODI World Cup approaching, India is using this series to test its bench strength, while West Indies aims to bounce back and close the gap in the 3-match series.
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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
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