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India aim series triumph in Trivandrum

By Mumbai Indians

India began their home assignment against West Indies with a splendid run-chase in the first game. As both teams head to Kerala, the hosts will be aiming to win the series while the visitors would look forward to drawing level.

Here are some of the talking points ahead of the second game:

Skipper Kohli back to form

It was an absolute delight to watch Virat Kohli at his aggressive best in the first T20 international. Not only did he put up a magnificent 50-ball 94 with the bat but also steered India to victory chasing 208.

Good memories of Greenfield

The Men in Blue enjoy a decent record at the ground. They have won both their encounters here which includes an ODI against West Indies. This will surely inspire their confidence to seal the series.

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja turned out to be India's best bowler economically at Hyderabad. Also, his 4/34 at the same venue and against the same opposition will surely boost his mojo ahead of the second T20 international.

Will Kuldeep, Samson get a chance?

India's stand-in wicketkeeper Sanju Samson has been waiting for an opportunity for a long time now. Also with the chinaman Kuldeep Yadav back in the reckoning, it will be interesting to see if he gets a chance in the playing XI.

West Indies’ explosive batting

The Caribbean side proved their valour with the bat as they went after the Indian bowling attack. With so many power hitters in their batting lineup, this West Indian side has all the potential to attack again, something the hosts will have to be wary of.

The second T20 international is scheduled to begin at 7 PM IST at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.