IND vs WI 2nd T20I: Will Rahul Dravid and Hardik Pandya make any change in playing XI?

In the first match of the thrilling five-game T20I series between India and West Indies, it was a nail-biting encounter. West Indies batted first, setting a total of 149 runs. India was off to a good start and had scored 113 runs for the loss of four wickets in 15 overs, with skipper Hardik Pandya and Sanju Samson at the crease. However, the hosts displayed an exceptional performance in their death bowling, securing a four-run victory over the Men in Blue.

3 things you need to know

• India lost the first T20I against the West Indies by 4 runs
• India will look to make a comeback in the 2nd T20I
• The 2nd T20I is scheduled to take place on August 6

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India's predicted XI for 2nd T20I

The second T20I is scheduled for August 6 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. India introduced Tilak Varma and Mukesh Kumar to T20I cricket in the previous game, with Tilak impressing with his brilliant performance. Both players will most likely feature in the second T20I on Sunday. While Tilak scored a brilliant 39 off 22 balls, Mukesh gave a slightly mediocre performance compared to his debut in ODIs and Tests.

In the first game, India's decision to play both spinners, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, proved successful as the duo performed magnificently with the ball. Therefore, it is expected that the team will stick with this strategy and play both spinners in the next match. Kuldeep and Yuzvendra are expected to retain their place in the playing XI for the 2nd T20I. Hardik Pandya will also feature in the 2nd T20I given he is the captain of the side.

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Considering the team's overall performance in the first game, it is unlikely that the starting XI will see any significant changes for the second T20I. The anticipated India playing XI for the upcoming match is as follows:

1. Ishan Kishan (wk)
2. Shubman Gill
3. Suryakumar Yadav
4. Tilak Varma
5. Hardik Pandya (C)
6. Sanju Samson
7. Axar Patel
8. Kuldeep Yadav
9. Arshdeep Singh
10. Yuzvendra Chahal
11. Mukesh Kumar

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