Hyderabad, 15 Oct (Sports Desk)
West Indies Beat India by 24 Runs in 4th T20I
In the fourth T20 International of the five-match series, West Indies defeated India by 24 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. West Indies posted a formidable total of 247/3 in 20 overs, before India were bowled out for 223 in 19.3 overs while chasing 248.
West Indies captain Shai Hope was named Player of the Match for his outstanding contribution.
Match Summary
West Indies
247/3
20 overs
by 24 runs
India
223 all out
19.3 overs
Venue
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
watch…..Arshdeep Shines as India Defend 223 to Beat West Indies by 14 Runs
Date-14 October 2026
Player of the Match
Shai Hope
Series score
2–2
West Indies levelled the five-match T20I series at 2–2 with a powerful all-round performance. Captain Shai Hope’s unbeaten century laid the foundation for a huge total, while fast bowler Keemo Paul dismantled India’s chase with five wickets. The result set up a series-deciding fifth T20I in Bengaluru.
West Indies innings — 247/3 in 20 overs
Shai Hope led from the front with a magnificent 102 not out off 50 balls, including four fours and nine sixes. His strike rate was 204.00. This was his third century in T20 internationals, making him the first West Indies batter to reach that milestone.
Key batting performances
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Shai Hope (not out) | 102 | 50 |
| Jewel Andrew | 21 | 16 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 33 | 12 |
| Rovman Powell | 24 | 17 |
| Sherfane Rutherford (not out) | 49 | 26 |
West Indies scored at an impressive rate of 12.35 runs per over. Hetmyer’s rapid 33 off 12 balls and Rutherford’s unbeaten 49 off 26 balls provided explosive support to Hope. Rutherford struck three sixes, helping the visitors finish with 247/3 and set India a target of 248.
India’s bowling
West Indies’ aggressive batting put India’s bowlers under considerable pressure. Prince Yadav, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh took one wicket each, but the visitors maintained their scoring momentum throughout the innings.
India’s innings — 223 all out in 19.3 overs
India began the chase aggressively, scoring 60 runs in the first four overs. Sanju Samson led the charge with a quickfire half-century, but West Indies fought back with disciplined bowling and timely wickets.
India’s top batting performances
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | 56 | 23 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 29 | — |
| Ishan Kishan | 6 | — |
| Tilak Varma | 43 | 25 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 41 | — |
Key batting figures reported by the ICC and match coverage.
Sanju Samson’s explosive innings included aggressive stroke play that initially put India in a strong position. However, Keemo Paul dismissed Samson and Ishan Kishan in the same over, changing the momentum of the match. Gudakesh Motie then dismissed Abhishek Sharma and Naman Dhir in consecutive deliveries, putting further pressure on India’s middle order.
Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy attempted to revive the chase, but Keemo Paul returned to take more wickets and prevent India from building the partnerships needed to reach the target.
Keemo Paul’s match-winning bowling
4 overs · Second T20I five-wicket haul
Keemo Paul was the standout bowler of the match. His five-wicket haul broke India’s momentum and helped West Indies defend their massive total. His variations in pace and effective bowling under pressure proved decisive.
Gudakesh Motie also played an important role, taking two wickets in quick succession during the middle overs. Together, the West Indies bowlers turned an encouraging Indian start into a match-winning collapse.
Player of the Match — Shai Hope
102* off 50 balls
4 fours · 9 sixes · Strike rate 204.00
Hope anchored the innings while maintaining an exceptional scoring rate. He reached his century with consecutive sixes in the final over, helping West Indies finish at 247/3. His outstanding innings earned him the Player of the Match award.
Five-match T20I series: 2–2
The victory levelled the series at 2–2. Both teams now have everything to play for in the fifth and final T20I, scheduled for 17 October 2026 in Bengaluru.
Key highlights
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West Indies total: 247/3 in 20 overs.
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India total: 223 all out in 19.3 overs.
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Victory margin: West Indies won by 24 runs.
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Best batter: Shai Hope — 102 not out off 50 balls.
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Best bowler: Keemo Paul — 5/41 in four overs.
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India’s leading scorer: Sanju Samson — 56 off 23 balls.
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Player of the Match: Shai Hope.
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Series status: 2–2, with the fifth T20I remaining.
