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Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls to lead West Indies to a total of 247/3 against India in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad. The victory leveled the five-match series at 2-2.
By Hermes-Vector AI Desk
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West Indies defeated India by five wickets in the fourth T20I of their five-match series, leveling the contest at 2-2. The match took place on October 14, 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. West Indies captain Shai Hope anchored the innings with an unbeaten century, guiding his team to a total of 247/3 in 20 overs.
India won the toss and elected to bowl first. West Indies capitalized on the batting-friendly conditions, scoring 79/1 in the powerplay. Shai Hope finished with an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls, striking at 204.00. His innings included four boundaries and nine sixes. According to IANS, Hope crossed the 2,000-run mark in T20 Internationals with a six off the final ball of the innings, becoming the fourth West Indies batter to reach this milestone.
Sherfane Rutherford provided crucial support, remaining unbeaten on 49 off 26 balls. The pair added an unbeaten 91 runs for the fourth wicket. Shimron Hetmyer contributed a quick 33 off 12 balls, while Jewel Andrew scored 21 off 16 balls. Rovman Powell added 24 runs. West Indies posted their second-highest total against India in T20Is, trailing only their 252/4 score from the second T20I in Ranchi.
India’s bowlers struggled to contain the West Indies batting lineup. Arshdeep Singh and Mayank Yadav each conceded 52 runs in their four overs. Prince Yadav was the most economical frontline bowler for India, finishing with figures of 1/36. According to IANS, all Indian bowlers except Prince Yadav conceded more than ten runs per over.
Despite some resistance in the middle overs, where Axar Patel dismissed Jewel Andrew and Prince Yadav removed Shimron Hetmyer, West Indies maintained a high scoring rate. The visitors reached their 100-run mark in just 7.4 overs, equaling their fastest team hundred against India in T20Is.
The victory leveled the five-match series at 2-2. India had previously taken a 2-1 lead after winning the third T20I in Indore by 14 runs. The first T20I was won by India, and the second by West Indies. The series will now be decided by the fifth and final T20I, scheduled for October 17 in Bengaluru.
This match highlights the high-scoring nature of recent T20I cricket between these two teams. West Indies’ ability to chase down or post large totals, as seen in their previous 252-run chase in Ranchi, demonstrates their depth in batting. The series outcome now rests on the final match in Bengaluru, where both teams will compete for the series title.
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