India opt to bat against West Indies in 2nd T20I
The Hindu
West Indies lead the five-match series 1-0.
India skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bat against hosts West Indies in the second T20I here on Sunday.
India have made one change with Ravi Bishnoi coming in for Kuldeep Yadav, who got hit on the hand on Saturday, while West Indies are fielding an unchanged side.
West Indies lead the five-match series 1-0.
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