West Indies Defeat India in Record T20 Run Chase

Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 102 runs off 45 balls, leading the West Indies to a record 252-run chase to level the T20 series against India 1-1. The match took place on October 10, 2026, in Ranchi, India. Hope's innings included nine sixes and six fours, marking his second T20 century. The West Indies successfully chased down India's total of 249-5, winning by six wickets with nine balls remaining. This chase is the second highest in T20 history, following South Africa's 259-4 against the West Indies in March. Sherfane Rutherford contributed 84 runs off 37 balls, while India's Sanju Samson scored 82 runs off 41 balls. The series is now tied at 1-1, with the third T20 scheduled to be held in Indore on Sunday. The West Indies made a strategic change by bringing in left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie and opted to field first. India had a strong start, reaching 79-1 in the powerplay and 100 runs in 8.1 overs, with significant contributions from Ishan Kishan and Samson. Roston Chase took 3 wickets for 24 runs in his four overs. Despite a late surge from Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma, who added 83 runs off 32 balls, India fell short of 250 runs, finishing with their eighth highest T20 total. Hope's innings began with a quick 50 runs off 24 balls, and he formed a crucial partnership with Rutherford, adding 120 runs off 54 balls. Romario Shepherd's late innings contribution of 34 runs off 13 balls helped secure the victory for the West Indies.