West Indies Playing XI 2nd T20 – IND vs WI LIVE, Jason Holder set to return – Jason Holder is expected to be available for the second T20I at Eden Gardens on Friday. The former West Indies captain had missed the first T20I after being hit on the chest during a practice session on Tuesday. The visitors had a gym session at their hotel on Thursday and Holder is learnt to have not felt any discomfort during training – Follow India vs West Indies 2ND T20 LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN
West Indies Playing XI 2nd T20: Jason Holder set to return as Pollard and Co. eye 1st win of India tour – Follow LIVE Updates
IND vs WI LIVE – 2nd T20 LIVE: All-rounder Jason Holder had missed the first T20I after being hit on the chest during a practice session on Tuesday. West Indies struggled in his absence with middle overs scoring getting extremely difficult, with the visitors playing as many as 62 dot balls. The bowling, led by Romario Shepherd and Odean Smith lacked the experience to defend a relatively small total and Holder’s return should theoretically solve those problems for Kieron Pollard’s side.
While an official update on Jason Holder is yet to be out, vice-captain Nicholas Pooran reckons that the all-rounder should be back for the IND vs WI 2nd T20 on Friday. Speaking after the game, Pooran said, “Jason Holder seems fine, he should be ready for the next game. I do not know the details of his niggle, so I cannot say about that.”
Rest assured, West Indies are likely to continue with their “hit at all costs” approach, with batting depth up to No.10 in an explosive line-up. Mayers’ will hope to consolidate his spot as an opener in the side, while the likes Pollard, Pooran and Holder expected to do the heavy lifting in the middle overs. West Indies had a lot of firepower waiting in the wings as their players struggled in the middle overs, and Pollard and Co. will aim to correct that error on Friday.
West Indies Playing XI vs India 2nd T20
- Kyle Mayers
- Brandon King
- Nicholas Pooran
- Roston Chase
- Kieron Pollard
- Rovman Powell
- Jason Holder
- Fabian Allen
- Odean Smith
- Romario Shepherd
- Sheldon Cottrell
IND vs WI LIVE: Darren Bravo, who featured in the ODIs but struggled to make a mark, will warm the bench alongside wicket-keeper Shai Hope. Dominic Drakes, who showcased his exploits in the CPL, could be an option explored but Pollard should stick with both Shepherd and Smith despite lacklustre performances on Wednesday.
West Indies Playing XI 2nd T20: Jason Holder set to return as Pollard and Co. eye 1st win of India tour – Follow LIVE Updates
Match starts: 7pm, live on Star Sports Network, Follow India vs West Indies 2ND T20 LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN
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