India Prepares for Second ODI Against West Indies as Asian Games Quarter-Finals Abandoned
With India leading the ODI series 1-0, attention now shifts to the Barsapara Cricket Stadium for the second match, while all Asian Games men's T20I quarter-finals were abandoned due to rain.
The story
After a dominant eight-wicket victory in the opening fixture, India is set to host West Indies for the second One Day International at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The home side currently holds a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, with the West Indies needing a win to keep their hopes alive.
Meanwhile, the Asian Games Men's T20I competition saw all four quarter-final matches, including India vs Afghanistan, Pakistan vs Hong Kong, Sri Lanka vs Nepal, and Bangladesh vs Malaysia, abandoned due to adverse weather conditions at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. The abandoned matches mean teams will advance based on their group stage standings or other criteria, setting up the semi-finals for October 1. Cricket fans will be eager to see if India can seal the ODI series early or if West Indies can mount a comeback in the upcoming match.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| India vs Afghanistan | T20I | Match Abandoned | No result |
| Pakistan vs Hong Kong | T20I | Match Abandoned | No result |
| Sri Lanka vs Nepal | T20I | Match Abandoned | No result |
| Bangladesh vs Malaysia | T20I | Match Abandoned | No result |
Series in play
West Indies tour of India, 2026. India leads the three-match ODI series 1-0.
Australia tour of South Africa, 2026. South Africa leads the three-match ODI series 2-0, having won the second ODI on September 27.
Tables that matter
ICC Men's Test Team Rankings
Position: #1 Australia (126 pts), #2 South Africa (119 pts), #3 New Zealand (106 pts), #4 India (105 pts)
Note: Australia maintains its lead in the Test rankings.
ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings
Position: #1 India (117 pts), #2 New Zealand (109 pts), #3 South Africa (106 pts)
Note: India holds the top spot in the ODI team rankings.
ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings
Position: #1 India (269 pts), #2 England (269 pts), #3 Australia (260 pts)
Note: India and England share the top position in T20I rankings.
ICC World Test Championship Standings
Position: #1 Australia (80.00 PCT), #2 South Africa (75.00 PCT), #3 New Zealand (72.22 PCT), #5 India (51.52 PCT)
Note: Australia leads the current WTC cycle standings.
What we'll be watching
- India vs West Indies: 2nd ODI on September 30 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
- South Africa vs Australia: 3rd ODI on September 30 at Senwes Park.
- Asian Games Men's T20I: 1st Semi-Final (Pakistan vs Bangladesh) on October 1 at Korogi Sports Park.
- Asian Games Men's T20I: 2nd Semi-Final (India vs Sri Lanka) on October 1 at Korogi Sports Park.
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