Shai Hope struck an unbeaten century as West Indies completed their highest successful run chase in T20 internationals, beating India by six wickets in Ranchi to level the five-match series at 1-1.
Key facts
- Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 102 in the second T20 against India.
- West Indies overhauled a target of 250 to win by six wickets.
- It was West Indies' highest successful T20 international run chase.
- Sherfane Rutherford added a fifty to support the chase.
- The result levelled the five-match series at 1-1 in Ranchi.
West Indies produced a record-breaking performance in Ranchi, chasing down a target of 250 to beat India by six wickets in the second match of their five-match T20 international series, according to Sky Sports.
Shai Hope was the centrepiece of the win, striking an unbeaten 102 to anchor the chase. It marked West Indies’ highest successful run chase in T20 internationals.
Hope found support from Sherfane Rutherford, who contributed a fifty to help the tourists reach their target. Al Jazeera reported that West Indies chased down 252 to complete the victory.
The win levelled the series at 1-1, setting up a competitive remainder of the five-match contest between the two sides.
The chase underlined the growing trend of high-scoring T20 encounters, with West Indies showing they could successfully pursue a total around 250 against India on home soil.
Why it matters
West Indies' record chase demonstrates the increasingly high totals that are now being successfully pursued in T20 cricket. Levelling the series at 1-1 keeps the five-match contest finely balanced and raises anticipation for the remaining games.
Frequently asked questions
What was Shai Hope's score?
Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 102 to lead West Indies' chase against India.
What was the target West Indies chased?
West Indies overhauled a target of 250 runs, with Al Jazeera reporting the chase at 252, to win by six wickets.
What is the series situation now?
The win levelled the five-match T20 series at 1-1.