India Arrive in Guwahati Ahead of Second ODI

Overview

• Team India’s arrival in Guwahati was confirmed by the BCCI on Monday and local reports say both sides flew by charter from Thiruvananthapuram and were taken to a hotel in Jalukbari.
• The second ODI will be played at the Dr. Bhupen Hazarika (ACA) Stadium on September 30 and a win for India would give them a 2–0 lead in the three-match series.
• India won the opener by eight wickets after Virat Kohli made an unbeaten 139, while the West Indies posted 295 for 7 in that match with Justin Greaves scoring a maiden ODI century.
• There were no net sessions on the day of arrival and both teams are scheduled to practice at ACA Stadium the following day with West Indies using the ground first and India practicing in the afternoon.
• Barsapara holds about 46,000 spectators, the third ODI is on October 3 at Mullanpur, and the outcome in Guwahati will shape selection and momentum ahead of the five T20 internationals later on the tour.