Sunday, 18 October 2026

wi vs ind: India and West Indies clash in second T20 in Ranchi

India host West Indies for the second T20 of a five‑match series in Ranchi, with live streaming options for North American viewers and a chance for the hosts to extend their home‑soil winning streak.

wi vs ind: India and West Indies clash in second T20 in Ranchi

wi vs ind: second T20 set for Ranchi

India and the West Indies meet for the second T20 of a five‑match series on 9 October in Ranchi. The hosts aim to continue a rare home‑soil winning run after an eight‑wicket victory in the opener.

Match schedule and venues

The series runs from 6 October to 17 October, with matches in Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The Ranchi fixture starts at 7 p.m. local time (9:30 a.m. ET).

  • 1st T20 – 6 Oct, Lucknow – India won by eight wickets
  • 2nd T20 – 9 Oct, Ranchi – live broadcast on Willow TV/Fubo
  • 3rd T20 – 11 Oct, Indore
  • 4th T20 – 14 Oct, Hyderabad
  • 5th T20 – 17 Oct, Bengaluru

How to watch wi vs ind in North America

American and Canadian fans can watch the match on the cable channel Willow TV. If Willow TV is not part of a viewer’s package, the streaming platform Fubo carries the channel for an additional fee and provides a free trial for new U.S. users. Fubo also offers on‑demand replays and highlights.

Key storylines for ind vs wi

India entered the series with confidence after a dominant performance in Lucknow, highlighted by Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 102. The West Indies will need to contain Iyer and improve their chase to stay competitive.

What comes next?

After the Ranchi game, the series moves to Indore for the third T20. Both sides will look to adjust strategies based on the outcome in Ranchi, with the final three matches slated for Hyderabad, Bengaluru and a concluding showdown in Hyderabad’s famed batting‑friendly conditions.

Sources: Yahoo Sports, Cricinfo, BCCI.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the second T20 match between India and West Indies?
The second T20 of the wi vs ind series is scheduled for Friday, 9 October, at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, India, with a local kick‑off at 7 p.m.
How can viewers in the United States and Canada watch the wi vs ind match?
In the US and Canada the game is broadcast exclusively on Willow TV. Cord‑cutters can access Willow TV through the Fubo streaming service, which offers a free trial for new US subscribers.
What was the result of the first T20 match in the series?
India won the opening T20 in Lucknow by eight wickets, chasing a target of 172 with Shreyas Iyer scoring an unbeaten 102.
What are the start times for the match in North American time zones?
The Ranchi match begins at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time, 8:30 a.m. Central, 7:30 a.m. Mountain and 6:30 a.m. Pacific on 9 October.
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