Shai Hope’s Century Powers West Indies to Dominant Win Over India

West Indies produced a stunning batting performance to defeat India by six wickets in a high-scoring T20 encounter. Chasing India’s total of 249/5, the Caribbean side reached 252/4 in 18.3 overs, with nine balls remaining. Captain Shai Hope led the chase with an unbeaten 102, registering his second century in T20 internationals. His composed yet aggressive innings kept the West Indies firmly in control of the pursuit.

Sherfane Rutherford played a crucial role with an impressive 84, while Rovman Powell contributed 24 and Romario Shepherd remained unbeaten on 34. For India, Mayank Yadav stood out by claiming three wickets. However, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Shivam Dube and Arshdeep Singh proved expensive as the West Indies batters maintained their attacking approach. With this victory, West Indies levelled the five-match T20 series at 1–1, putting the contest back on even terms.