Hope, Rutherford thrash India as Windies run down 250: 2nd T20 (Ranchi)

Skipper Shai Hope smashed a century as India suffered a six-wicket defeat to West Indies in the second T20I at Ranchi, as the visitors pulled off a remarkable chase of 250 to level the five-match series at 1–1.

India posted an imposing 249/5 in 20 overs, powered by Sanju Samson’s explosive 82 off 41 balls. Ishan Kishan contributed 43, while Tilak Varma struck an unbeaten 44 off 18 deliveries and Shreyas Iyer added 40.

West Indies produced a stunning batting performance, racing to 252/4 in just 18.3 overs. Captain Shai Hope led the charge with an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls, while Sherfane Rutherford hammered 84 off 37, the pair combining for a decisive 120-run partnership.

Romario Shepherd’s unbeaten 34 off 13 balls helped seal the victory with nine balls to spare. Hope was named Player of the Match after spearheading one of the highest successful run chases in men’s T20I history.

West Indies 252 for 4 (Hope 102*, Rutherford 84, Mayank 3-36) beat India 249 for 5 (Samson 82, Tilak 44, Chase 3-24) by six wickets.

Oct 2026.