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Shai Hope’s Century Leads West Indies to 24-Run Victory Over India in 4th T20I at Hyderabad

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad witnessed a thrilling clash as West Indies successfully defended a massive total against India, winning by 24 runs and leveling the series 2-2. The standout performance came from Shai Hope, who scored an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls, supported well by Sherfane Rutherford’s 49* from 26 deliveries.

Match Details

  • Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
  • Captains: Shreyas Iyer (India), Shai Hope (West Indies)
  • Toss: India won and chose to field
  • Result: West Indies won by 24 runs
  • Player of the Match: Shai Hope (102* off 50)
  • Broadcast: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (India), ESPN Caribbean (West Indies)
  • Umpires: Nitin Menon, Virender Sharma

West Indies Innings Highlights

  • 20 overs: 247/3 (Hope 102*, Rutherford 49*)
  • 15 overs: 180/3 (Hope 67, Rutherford 19)
  • 10 overs: 118/2 (Hope 47*, Powell 3)
  • 6 overs: 79/1 (Hetmyer 17, Hope 28)

Sent in to bat, West Indies capitalized on a batting-friendly pitch. Shimron Hetmyer and captain Shai Hope set the tone early with aggressive hitting, racing to 79 for 1 inside six overs. Despite losing Jewel Andrew to Axar Patel’s bowling, the duo maintained a high scoring rate. Hope’s century included nine sixes and four boundaries, pushing the total beyond 240.

India's Chase

  • 20 overs: 223 all out (Mayank Yadav 0*)
  • 15 overs: 168/5 (Tilak Varma 34, Nitish Kumar Reddy 14)
  • 10 overs: 108/3 (Abhishek Sharma 22, Tilak Varma 3)
  • 6 overs: 80/2 (Abhishek Sharma 8, Shreyas Iyer 6)

India’s innings began explosively with Sanju Samson smashing 56 off 23 balls, laced with six fours and four sixes. Abhishek Sharma also contributed with quick runs. Yet, Keemo Paul turned the tide with a remarkable 5-wicket haul (5/41), dismantling India’s middle and lower order. A valiant partnership between Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy offered hope but was cut short as India fell 24 runs short.

Key Performances

  • Shai Hope: 102* off 50 balls, 4 fours, 9 sixes
  • Sherfane Rutherford: 49* off 26 balls
  • Sanju Samson: 56 off 23 balls
  • Keemo Paul: 5 wickets for 41 runs
  • Tilak Varma: 43 runs
  • Nitish Kumar Reddy: 41 off 20 balls

Series Status and Upcoming Match

With this win, West Indies have tied the series 2-2, setting up an exciting decider. India had previously led the series after victories in Lucknow and Indore, while West Indies claimed a notable chase in Ranchi thanks to Hope and Rutherford’s efforts.

  • Next match: 5th T20I at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on October 17, 7:00 p.m. IST

Playing XI

  • India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav
  • West Indies: Shai Hope (c & wk), Jewel Andrew, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepard, Keemo Paul, Roston Chase, Shamar Springer, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie

Match Progress and Toss

India won the toss and opted to field first, aiming to chase the high target set by West Indies. The West Indies innings thrived on strong partnerships and big hitting, while India's chase faced pressure from tight bowling and key dismissals at crucial moments.

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