Windies level series as Hope, Paul sink India: 4th T20 (Hyderabad)

Keemo Paul starred with a five wicket haul as the West Indies levelled the five-match T20I series at 2–2 with a 24-run victory over India, posting an imposing 247/3 after batting first.

Captain Shai Hope led the charge with a magnificent unbeaten 102, while Sherfane Rutherford provided explosive support with an unbeaten 49.

West Indies built a formidable total through an aggressive batting display, leaving India with a challenging target of 248.

India’s chase faltered despite Sanju Samson’s brisk 56, as the West Indies bowlers struck at crucial moments to bowl them out for 223.

Keemo Paul starred with 5/41, while Gudakesh Motie chipped in with an economical 2/13 to keep India under pressure. West Indies secured a 24-run victory, setting up a series-deciding fifth T20I with both teams locked at 2–2.

West Indies 247 for 3 (Hope 102*, Rutherford 49*, Prince 1-36) beat India 223 (Samson 56, Paul 5-41, Motie 2-13) by 24 runs.

Oct 2026.