India won the toss and chose to bowl first, hoping to put early pressure on the West Indies batting order. However, Campbell responded with an attacking approach, finding the boundary regularly and quickly reaching his half-century.
The West Indies entered the second ODI under pressure after suffering an eight-wicket defeat in the series opener. They now need a strong performance in Guwahati to keep the three-match series alive.
Campbell Leads the Charge
Campbell’s aggressive batting has provided West Indies with exactly the start they needed.
His attacking strokeplay put India’s bowlers under pressure during the opening phase, helping West Indies move beyond 100 while India searched for another breakthrough.
The Guwahati surface is generally regarded as favourable for batting, making early wickets particularly important for the team bowling first.
India Looking for a Breakthrough
For India, the immediate challenge is to break the partnership and prevent West Indies from building another imposing total.
The hosts are leading the series 1–0 after their convincing victory in the opening ODI, where Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill scored centuries and India chased down West Indies’ total with eight wickets to spare.
With India’s experienced batting line-up waiting in the wings, West Indies will know that every additional run could prove crucial.