India plays West Indies in the second match of a five-game T20I series on Friday, October 9, at JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. India won the first T20I in Lucknow by eight wickets and aims to extend its advantage and move to a 2-0 lead. The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss at 6:30 PM IST.

For viewers, the game is broadcast on the Star Sports Network, including Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 Hindi. Fans can also stream it online via JioHotstar. Ahead of the fixture, outlets highlight India’s strong batting unit while noting concerns about Sanju Samson’s recent form, with discussion of a possible change in the top order. West Indies enter the match needing a win in Ranchi to level the series, and previews focus on the pitch and team selections for a quick, high-stakes contest.