West Indies Stun India in Hyderabad, Level T20I Series 2-2 with Hope's Century and Paul's Fifer
Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 and Keemo Paul's five-wicket haul powered West Indies to a 24-run victory, setting up a decider in Bengaluru.
The story
At the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, West Indies delivered a stunning performance, defeating India by 24 runs to level the five-match T20I series at 2-2. After being put in to bat, West Indies posted a formidable 247/3. Captain Shai Hope led from the front with a magnificent unbeaten 102 off just 50 balls, featuring four fours and nine sixes, earning him the Player of the Match award. Sherfane Rutherford added a quick 49 not out off 26 deliveries.
India's chase began brightly with Sanju Samson blasting 56 off 23 balls, but the momentum shifted dramatically after his dismissal. Despite fighting knocks from Tilak Varma (43 off 25) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (41 off 20), India struggled against Keemo Paul, who ripped through the middle order to claim a sensational five-wicket haul for 41 runs. India were eventually bowled out for 223 in 19.3 overs, falling 24 runs short of the target. The series now heads to a thrilling decider in Bengaluru.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| India vs West Indies | T20I | West Indies won by 24 runs | Shai Hope 102* (50) & Keemo Paul 5/41 |
| Oman vs Canada | ODI | Result not available yet |
Series in play
West Indies tour of India, 2026 (T20I). 5-match series tied 2-2
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | 1. England (269), 2. India (267) | Rankings as of October 9, 2026. |
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings | 1. India (115), 2. New Zealand (109), 3. South Africa (104) | Rankings as of October 12, 2026. |
| ICC Men's Test Team Rankings | 1. Australia (126), 2. South Africa (119), 3. New Zealand (106), 4. India (105) | Latest available rankings. |
What we'll be watching
- India vs West Indies (5th T20I) on October 17, 2026, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
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