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Hope's century powers West Indies to level T20 series

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 19:49 · Archive

Shai Hope struck an unbeaten century as West Indies chased down 250 to beat India by six wickets and level their five-match T20 series at 1-1.

Shai Hope struck an unbeaten 102 from 45 deliveries as West Indies chased down India's total of 250 to win by six wickets in Ranchi on Friday. West Indies completed the second-highest successful run chase in men's T20 international history, surpassed only by South Africa's pursuit of 259 against West Indies in 2023. The result levels the five-match series at 1-1.

West Indies began poorly when paceman Mayank Yadav removed Kamil Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer with successive deliveries in the opening over, then dismissed Rovman Powell for 24. Hope and Sherfane Rutherford transformed the match with a blistering 120-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Rutherford made 84 off 37 balls before falling to Kuldeep Yadav. Hope remained unfazed, maintaining the required rate, and combined with Romario Shepherd to guide West Indies home with nine balls to spare.

For India, Rishabh Samson made 82 from 41 balls after opening with Abhishek Sharma. Shamar Springer took Samson's wicket while other West Indies bowlers removed Sharma and Ishan Kishan for 43. Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma accelerated late, adding 83 runs from 32 balls, with Iyer scoring 40. India finished on 249 for five. The teams meet again in the third T20 in Indore on Sunday.

Hope's century powers West Indies to level T20 series
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In this story: Shai Hope · West Indies · India · Sherfane Rutherford · Rishabh Samson · Ranchi · Indore · South Africa

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