Port of Spain, August 10: The talented Shreyas Iyer will be auditioning for the still vacant number four slot as India would pray for some bright sunshine while taking on West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series, in Port of Spain on Sunday (August 11).
Iyer, who didn't get game time during the Twenty20 series, was in the playing XI during the rain-affected first game, which was abandoned after 13 overs in Guyana. There is very little chance that India will tinker with their batting order so the Mumbaikar has a better chance of getting into action during the second game. Two matches will never be enough for Shreyas to cement his place but a couple of decent outings will surely reduce the pressure on the young shoulders and provide a bit of security to express himself.
He has had a good series with the A team in this part of the world, having hit two half centuries against the West Indies A. He has now got a measure of the tracks. Virat Kohli's guidance and a friendly arm around shoulders from vice-captain Rohit Sharma will work wonders for the Delhi Capitals captain, who in full flow is a treat to watch.
Moreover it will be an important match for Chris Gayle, with the West Indies selection committee not paying heed to his request for a farewell Test match at his home ground. The next two games could well be the last of an eventful and colourful character.
Here's MyKhel's Live Updates of the India vs West Indies second ODI:
Virat Kohli has been adjudged Man of the Match.
DONE and DUSTED!! India win the second ODI. Shami ends Windies innings, picking up Thomas' wicket for a ducket. India won by 59 runs via DLS method
WICKET! Shami picks up his first wicket of the night as Jadeja fumbles before taking a catch to dismiss Cottrell. Windies nine wickets down
The required rate has gone past 12 per over. The hosts now need 66 off 30.
Another good over for Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Windies need 88 from 54 with two wickets in hand.
OUT! Another wicket to Bhuvneshwar Kumar! His fourth of the night. Eight wicket down for West Indies. Roach out for a duck as Windies struggle to get back
WICKET! Windies losing quick wickets. Shami takes a careful catch as Jadeja dismisses Brathwaite. Windies are seven wickets down and need 90 to win.
WICKET! Chase falls as Bhuvi strikes once again. An exceptional catch of his own delivery saw Bhuvi elated as he got rid of Chase.
WICKET!! India back into the game with a big wicket. Skipper Virat Kohli once again to rescue as he takes a careful catch to end Pooran's innings. Bhuvi sends Pooran back to the dressing room after scoring 42 off 52.
West Indies need 94 off 74.
FOUR! Too many misfields by the Indian team today. Kohli looks frustrated as India leak runs
A superb catch from the unstoppable skipper
You cannot keep @imVkohli out of the game can you? This time a stunner to get Lewis out 👌👌 #TeamIndia #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/bTn3ZOqAU4
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 11, 2019
OUT! One-handed catch by the Indian skipper. Kohli times his jump to pick up the big wicket! Lewis’ innings come to an end as Kuldeep picks up his second wicket of the day. Lewis walks back after his patient 65 off 80.
Windies need 133
West Indies are three down but Evin Lewis is still going – he's reached his sixth ODI half-century from 66 balls.
— ICC (@ICC) August 11, 2019
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MAXIMUM! Pooran sends it out of the park! Much needed boundary for the hosts
50! First half century in ODIs comes up for Evin Lewis. Lewis brings up his 50 off 66 balls
Windies need 160 to 144 to win
Tight over from Kuldeep as he gives away just one run.
WICKET!! Kuldeep strikes as Hetmyer is caught by skipper Virat Kohli. A dejected Hetmyer walks back. New batsman in is Pooran
Four! Hetmyer smashes Yadav for a boundary
At this stage India were 71/2
Ahmed resumes with bowl. Hetmyer, Lewis back at the crease.
Play has resumed. West Indies need 215 from 199.
Powerplay 2 will end with the 37th over.
Update: We have lost four overs. The revised target now is 270 from 46 overs.
The rain has stopped and the umpires are out. The covers are coming off.
It's raining hard and the covers are on.
Play suspended due to rain
Big appeal from Pant for catch behind. Kohli is convinced. He takes the review as the covers come on. India lose the review as the decision of not out is retained.
The ground staff are getting prepared. Fingers crossed. The DLS par score for 20 overs is 93 for 2. 111 fo3 and 133 for 4.