Shai Hope Hits Century Against India in 4th T20I, West Indies Post 247/3
Shai Hope remained unbeaten on 102 off 50 balls. Image: TrendNow369
West Indies captain Shai Hope smashed an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls against India in the fourth T20I, powering his side to 247/3 in 20 overs. India won the toss and chose to bowl, and now need 248 to win and level the series.
Hope led from the front in the fourth match of the India vs West Indies T20I series. His timing and power kept the scoreboard moving from start to finish, and the Indian bowlers had few answers on a good batting surface.
Shai Hope's Unbeaten Century
Hope remained not out on 102 from 50 balls, with four fours and nine sixes. He mixed calm strike rotation with fearless hitting, and punished every loose delivery he got.
His century gave West Indies the platform to finish with a huge total, and kept India under pressure through the innings.
Hetmyer's Quick-Fire 33
Shimron Hetmyer made 33 off just 12 balls, including four fours and two sixes. His burst lifted the run rate in the middle overs before he was dismissed by debutant Prince Yadav.
Rutherford Finishes Strongly
Sherfane Rutherford stayed unbeaten on 49 from 26 balls, hitting four fours and three sixes. His partnership with Hope in the closing overs pushed West Indies past the 240-run mark.
Andrew and Powell Chip In
Young batter Jewel Andrew gave West Indies a positive start with 21 off 16 balls before Axar Patel dismissed him. Rovman Powell added 24 off 17 balls and fell to Arshdeep Singh.
West Indies Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Shai Hope (c) | 102* | 50 |
| Jewel Andrew | 21 | 16 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 33 | 12 |
| Rovman Powell | 24 | 17 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 49* | 26 |
| Extras | 18 | — |
| Total | 247/3 | 20 overs |
Figures are based on the scorecard shown at the end of the innings.
India's Bowling
Axar Patel removed Jewel Andrew, debutant Prince Yadav dismissed Shimron Hetmyer, and Arshdeep Singh got the wicket of Rovman Powell. Beyond those three breakthroughs, India struggled to slow the scoring, especially in the final overs.
India's Chase: What to Watch
India need 248 to win. A strong powerplay will be vital to stay close to the required run rate, and the middle order will have to keep scoring quickly without losing wickets in clusters. West Indies, on the other hand, will look for early wickets to put the chase under pressure.
Conclusion
Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 off 50 balls was the highlight of the innings, backed by Hetmyer's quick 33 and Rutherford's unbeaten 49. West Indies finished on 247/3, and the result now depends on how India's batters respond.
This article will be updated with the match result once the game ends.
