India gears up for 2nd T20I against West Indies

India is all set to face the West Indies in the second T20I, with young left-arm seam-bowling allrounder Raghvi Bist making her international debut. Bist replaces injured Harmanpreet Kaur in the squad, as India looks to bounce back from their initial loss.

Bist, who is widely regarded as a skilled allrounder, is expected to bring a new dimension to the team. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur handed her the cap, marking a milestone in her cricketing journey. The team composition remains unchanged, with players like Smriti Mandhana, Uma Chetry, and Jemimah Rodrigues set to feature in the crucial match.

Meanwhile, the West Indies team boasts a seasoned lineup, including Hayley Matthews, Qiana Joseph, and Deandra Dottin, who have been a force to reckon with in international cricket. The West Indies have opted to bowl first, with dew being cited as a factor in their decision. As for batting first at the venue, the statistics favor India's chances, with the team batting first having emerged victorious in all matches played at the venue so far.

India's women's team is likely favored to bat first in the 2nd T20I against the West Indies, scheduled for December 17th, 2024. The CAIIB Stadium in Sawai Madhopur has witnessed several matches this year.

In other cricket news, a historic Test match was played between England and South Africa, where England emerged victorious after South Africa's batting woes.