India vs West Indies 4th T20I: Shai Hope's Century Goes in Vain as West Indies Win by 24 Runs
Hyderabad, October 14, 2026: West Indies made a strong comeback in the five-match T20I series against India, winning the fourth match by 24 runs in Hyderabad. Captain Shai Hope's unbeaten century and Keemo Paul's five-wicket haul levelled the series at 2-2. The series will now be decided in the final match in Bengaluru on Saturday.
Shai Hope's Unbeaten Century
India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first, but West Indies skipper Shai Hope made that decision look costly. Hope scored an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls and held the innings together from one end. It was his third T20I century against India, and it made him the first West Indies batter to reach three T20I hundreds.
West Indies Innings: 247/3 in 20 Overs
Sherfane Rutherford gave Hope good support at the other end, hitting a fast, unbeaten 49. Together they kept the pressure on the Indian bowlers through the final overs, and West Indies finished on 247 for 3. Prince picked up one wicket for India, conceding 36 runs.
Keemo Paul's Five-Wicket Haul: 4-0-41-5
Chasing 248, India made an aggressive start, but Keemo Paul turned the match around. He took 5 wickets for 41 runs in his four overs. Paul became the first West Indies bowler to take multiple five-wicket hauls in T20Is. Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie also gave strong support, finishing with 2 for 13, including two wickets in consecutive deliveries.
India's Batting and Reasons for the Defeat
India were bowled out for 223, falling 24 runs short of the target. Sanju Samson gave the chase early hope with a 23-ball 56, and Tilak Varma added 43. Nitish Kumar Reddy also made a useful contribution, but the required run rate kept climbing and wickets fell at crucial moments.
After the match, Samson described Tilak Varma's dismissal as the turning point of the game. Lapses in the Indian bowling also hurt, as West Indies scored freely in the closing overs. It was West Indies' first successful defence of a total on this tour.
Series Standings: Level at 2-2
| Match | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | October 6 | Lucknow | India won by 8 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | October 9 | Ranchi | West Indies won by 6 wickets |
| 3rd T20I | October 11 | Indore | India won by 14 runs |
| 4th T20I | October 14 | Hyderabad | West Indies won by 24 runs |
| 5th T20I | October 17 | Bengaluru | Series decider |
Next Match: Series Decider in Bengaluru
The fifth and final T20I will be played on Saturday, October 17, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. With the series level at 2-2, the match is a straight shootout for the trophy. India will need to bounce back at home, while Hope's West Indies are on the verge of a landmark series result on this tour.
Match details are based on reports from ESPNcricinfo, the ICC and PTI. Stay with TrendNow369 for more updates.
