IND vs WI 2026: Why is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi not playing in the 2nd T20I?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is in the squad but misses out on the playing XI as India field an unchanged side in Ranchi.

By Ajay Koushik R · Cric Tracker

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 1:12 PM

Key Things to Know

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was excluded from India's playing XI because the team fielded an unchanged lineup.
India retained opening pair Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, leaving no room for top-order batter Sooryavanshi.
West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and elected to field first in Ranchi.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Top-order batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was left out of India's playing XI for the second T20I against West Indies in Ranchi on October 9, 2026. India captain Shreyas Iyer confirmed at the toss that the team opted to field an unchanged lineup following their opening victory in Lucknow.

Sooryavanshi was excluded as India retained opening batsmen Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson. Meanwhile, West Indies captain Shai Hope chose to field first, making one change to his lineup by bringing in Gudakesh Motie for Matthew Forde.

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