IND vs WI: Why is Rovman Powell Not Playing West Indies vs India 2nd ODI? Check WI Playing XI

Hosts West Indies are not playing their big-hitting all-rounder Rovman Powell in the 2nd ODI game against India taking place at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. West Indies will definitely be aiming to make a strong comeback after their poor 5-wicket loss at the hands of India in the first ODI match. After having lost the two-match Test series against India at home, West Indies are trailing 0-1 in the three-match ODI series.

IND vs WI: Why is Rovman Powell Not Playing West Indies vs India 2nd ODI?

After having won the toss and opting to bowl first, West Indies captain Shai Hope stated that Rovman Powell is not part of the West Indies playing 11 for this IND vs WI 2nd ODI match. During the opening ODI encounter against India, the big-hitting all-rounder managed to score just 4 runs as the hosts bundled out for a paltry total of 114 runs. Powell has scored 979 runs from 51 ODI matches so far at an average of less than 25 that includes a couple of half-centuries and one hundred. West Indies have instead included right-handed batsman Keacy Carty in the side.

“We are going to bowl first, we saw what happened in the last game. The conditions will assist the bowlers. We got two games to play, so we got to win this one to stay alive. It has been a bit unpredictable. Both teams have to play on the same surface. We got to bowl first and put them under pressure. Powell, Drakes out, Alzarri Joseph and Keacy Carty are in,” said West Indies captain Shai Hope during the toss.

WI Playing 11

1. Brandon King
2. Kyle Mayers
3. Alick Athanaze
4. Shai Hope (C & wk)
5. Shimron Hetmyer
6. Keacy Carty
7. Romario Shepherd
8. Yannic Cariah
9. Alzarri Joseph
10. Gudakesh Motie
11. Jayden Seales

WI vs IND 2023 Schedule