India Aims for Series Victory Against West Indies Today; Australia Seeks to Avoid Whitewash in South Africa
The second ODI between India and West Indies in Guwahati offers India a chance to clinch the series, while Australia plays for pride in their final ODI against South Africa.
The story
With no international men's cricket matches concluding in the last 24 hours, attention turns to two crucial ODI encounters scheduled for today. In Guwahati, India will host West Indies in the second match of their bilateral series.
Having secured a dominant eight-wicket win in the opener on September 27th, India holds a 1-0 lead and will be looking to seal the series with another victory at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Meanwhile, in Potchefstroom, Australia faces South Africa in the third and final ODI of their tour.
South Africa has already clinched the series, winning both previous matches, including a 32-run victory in the second ODI on September 27th. Australia will be eager to avoid a clean sweep and finish the series with a win.
Series in play
West Indies tour of India, 2026. 2nd ODI today, hosts lead 1-0
Australia tour of South Africa, 2026. 3rd ODI today, hosts lead 2-0
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings | 1st: India, 2nd: New Zealand, 3rd: South Africa | Current top three teams in One Day International cricket. |
| ICC Men's Test Team Rankings | 1st: Australia, 2nd: South Africa, 3rd: New Zealand | Current top three teams in Test cricket. |
What we'll be watching
- India vs West Indies [ODI], 2nd ODI, 2026-09-30T08:30Z, Barsapara Cricket Stadium
- South Africa vs Australia [ODI], 3rd ODI, 2026-09-30T11:30Z, Senwes Park
- Pakistan vs Bangladesh [T20I], Asian Games Men's T20I 1st Semi-Final, 2026-09-30T17:00Z, Korogi Sports Park
- India vs Sri Lanka [T20I], Asian Games Men's T20I 2nd Semi-Final, 2026-09-30T21:30Z, Korogi Sports Park
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