West Indies have suffered a big blow ahead of the second ODI against India. Opener Justin Greaves has been ruled out of the match in Guwahati due to a calf injury. Greaves was one of the biggest positives for West Indies in the first ODI. He scored an impressive 101 runs off 108 balls and hit 12 fours at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. His century helped West Indies post a strong total of 295 runs.
The right-handed batter looked in some discomfort during the first innings. He also did not take the field when India came out to bat. This has raised concerns about when he picked up the injury. However, there is no detailed official update about the severity of his calf problem yet. Greaves’ absence will leave a big gap at the top of the West Indies batting order. He had also given the team a good start along with John Campbell in the opening ODI. West Indies will now have to find a replacement who can provide a solid start against the Indian bowling attack.
Justin Greaves ruled out of 2nd ODI
The conditions in Thiruvananthapuram were also humid, with the temperature around 32 degrees Celsius. Greaves spent a long time at the crease while playing his century, but it is not officially confirmed whether the weather or workload was connected to his injury. India, meanwhile, will enter the second ODI with confidence. Shubman Gill’s team won the opening game by eight wickets after successfully chasing a target of 296 runs.
Gill and Virat Kohli were the stars of India’s run chase, with both batters scoring centuries. Their performances helped India finish the chase comfortably. The second ODI will be played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on September 30. West Indies are 0-1 down in the three-match series and need a win to keep the series alive. For India, the focus will be on completing another strong performance and taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. For West Indies, replacing Greaves and finding a way to stop India’s strong batting line-up will be among the key challenges in Guwahati.