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India vs West Indies 2nd ODI: Shubman Gill's men eye series victory in Guwahati

India returns to the pitch aiming to seal the three-match series against the visiting West Indies squad during the upcoming fixture in Guwahati. The hosts hold a one-nil advantage following a dominant eight-wicket triumph in the opening encounter held in Thiruvananthapuram, a match defined by stellar century knocks from Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli alongside a destructive four-wicket spell delivered by Kuldeep Yadav.

Conversely, the Caribbean contingent faces mounting pressure to avoid another consecutive series setback within Asian conditions, requiring vastly improved bowling discipline and fielding sharpness to contain the formidable Indian batting order.

Action shifts to the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, where the playing surface is anticipated to deliver favorable batting conditions characterized by consistent pace, bounce, and compact square boundaries. Although initial cloud cover might offer slight movement for fast bowlers using the fresh ball, anticipated evening dew could hinder spinners during the latter stages and heavily influence the coin toss strategy toward chasing in the second innings.

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