IND vs WI 1st T20 Pitch Reports: The second match of the five-match T20 series being played between India and West Indies will be played on Friday, October 9. both teams JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi I will be face to face. Team India will play T20 match here after 3 years. Team India is leading 1-0 in the series after winning the first match in Lucknow by 8 wickets. Now everyone's eyes are fixed on this big match of Ranchi. The thrill of any T20 match depends on how the pitch will behave. Will there be rain of fours and sixes on this ground or will the spinners make the batsmen dance with their spin? Let us know what the mood of the Ranchi pitch is going to be during the second T20 match.
How will Ranchi's pitch be?
Ranchi's JSCA Stadium is generally known for having a balanced pitch, where there is some help for both the batsman and the bowler. At the beginning of the match, the new white ball can give the fast bowlers some swing in the air and some movement from the pitch, hence the batsmen will have to play carefully in the first 6 overs (powerplay). As the game progresses, the pitch will become a little slower, which will allow spin bowlers to get good grip and turn in the middle overs and can change the course of the match. Apart from this, the boundaries of this ground are quite big, hence the batsmen will have to focus more on finding gaps, stealing single-doubles and rotating the strike instead of just hitting fours and sixes indiscriminately.
Toss role and venue specific statistics
After a long time, a T20 International match is going to be held at night on this ground of Ranchi. If we talk about old records, here the teams batting later i.e. chasing have had the upper hand. Out of the total 7 T20 matches played so far on this ground, 4 matches have been won by the team batting in the second innings. Given this nature of the pitch, whichever captain wins the toss here, he can choose to bowl first so that it is easier to bat later.
Team India's T20 record in Ranchi is excellent
Ranchi's JSCA Stadium has been like an impenetrable fortress for the Indian team, where defeating Team India is like chewing iron gram for any opponent. India's record on this ground is excellent. Out of the total 4 T20 matches played here, Team India has won 3 matches. Whereas he had to face defeat in only 1 match. India's winning percentage on this ground is 75%, and during this period the team has defeated big teams like Sri Lanka, Australia and New Zealand. Considering this strong history and home ground advantage, the Indian team's hopes of victory in the second match against West Indies are also very high.
• Total matches played (India): 4 matches
• India's victory: 3 matches
• India lost: 1 match
Weather conditions and effect of dew
The weather may change slightly in Ranchi on the day of the match. The maximum temperature during the day will be between 27 to 32 degrees Celsius, but in the evening it may fall to 21 degrees. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a 55% chance of rain during the match, which may cause some disruption in the game. If it does not rain, dew will prove to be a big factor in the second half of the game. After dew arrives, it will become difficult for the bowlers to grip the ball and the chasing team will get direct benefit from it.
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