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West Indies captain Shai Hope struck an unbeaten 45-ball 102 as his side pulled off a record chase to beat India by six wickets in the second T20 International and level the five-match series 1-1 in Ranchi on Friday. Chasing a target of 250, the visitors reached 252/4 in 18.3 overs, with Hope leading the charge alongside Sherfane Rutherford, who smashed 84 off just 37 deliveries.
Hope's innings featured nine sixes and six fours as West Indies dismantled India's bowling attack in a commanding display of power-hitting. Rutherford provided the perfect support, keeping the required run rate under control and helping the visitors maintain their momentum throughout the chase. The pair's efforts turned a formidable target into a successful pursuit, handing India a six-wicket defeat despite their imposing total.
Earlier, India had piled up 249/5 after being sent in to bat, led by an explosive innings from opener Sanju Samson, who scored 82 off 41 balls. Ishan Kishan contributed 43 from 22 deliveries, while captain Shreyas Iyer struck 40 off 18 balls. Tilak Varma added an unbeaten 44 off 18 deliveries as India finished with a total that appeared capable of putting them in control.
Roston Chase was the standout bowler for West Indies, returning figures of 3/24 from his four overs to limit India's scoring opportunities despite the late acceleration.
However, the visitors' batting response proved decisive, with Hope and Rutherford taking the attack to the Indian bowlers and completing the chase with nine balls to spare.
Hope's innings featured nine sixes and six fours as West Indies dismantled India's bowling attack in a commanding display of power-hitting. Rutherford provided the perfect support, keeping the required run rate under control and helping the visitors maintain their momentum throughout the chase. The pair's efforts turned a formidable target into a successful pursuit, handing India a six-wicket defeat despite their imposing total.
Earlier, India had piled up 249/5 after being sent in to bat, led by an explosive innings from opener Sanju Samson, who scored 82 off 41 balls. Ishan Kishan contributed 43 from 22 deliveries, while captain Shreyas Iyer struck 40 off 18 balls. Tilak Varma added an unbeaten 44 off 18 deliveries as India finished with a total that appeared capable of putting them in control.
Roston Chase was the standout bowler for West Indies, returning figures of 3/24 from his four overs to limit India's scoring opportunities despite the late acceleration.
However, the visitors' batting response proved decisive, with Hope and Rutherford taking the attack to the Indian bowlers and completing the chase with nine balls to spare.
