Hyderabad: West Indies beat India in 4th T20i to level the series 2-2.
According to the reports, t he India vs West Indies T20I series stands level at 2-2 after West Indies defeated India by 24 runs in the high-scoring 4th T20I match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Batting first, West Indies posted a massive total of 247/3 in their allotted 20 overs.
Opener Shai Hope continued his stellar form on Indian soil, smashing an unbeaten 102 off just 50 balls, laced with 9 sixes and 4 boundaries.
This marked Hope’s fourth century of the tour, having scored two tons each in the ODI and T20I series.
Sherfane Rutherford contributed a rapid 49* off 26 balls, while Shimron Hetmyer scored 33 off 12 balls. Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, and Axar Patel claimed one wicket each for India.
Chasing a daunting target of 248, India’s batting lineup was bowled out for 223 on the third ball of the final over, failing to secure victory in this crucial India vs West Indies T20I series fixture.
Sanju Samson led India’s resistance with a brisk 56 off 23 balls, featuring 4 sixes and 6 boundaries, supported by Tilak Varma (43) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (41). West Indies pacer Keemo Paul delivered a match-winning spell, taking 5 wickets for 41 runs, while Gudakesh Motie chipped in with 2 wickets.
The fifth and final T20I on Friday will serve as the winner-take-all decider for the India vs West Indies T20I series, following India’s earlier 2-1 victory in the ODI series.
Note on India vs West Indies Head-to-Head in T20I Cricket
India and the West Indies share a rich and highly competitive history in T20 International cricket. Since their first T20I encounter, both teams have delivered electrifying performances, with India holding a statistically superior overall record against the Men in Maroon.
However, the West Indies remain one of the most unpredictable and explosive teams in short-format cricket, often pushing Indian bowling lineups to their absolute limits.
Historically, India has dominated bilateral T20I series, particularly in subcontinental conditions where spin bowling and calculated chase strategies play a crucial role.
Conversely, the West Indies have frequently displayed their power-hitting dominance in high-stakes ICC tournaments, including memorable victories over India in T20 World Cup knockout matches.
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Matches between these two cricketing powerhouses are characterized by high-scoring totals, aggressive batting displays, and rapid shifts in momentum, making the head-to-head rivalry one of the most entertaining and widely watched spectacles in modern international cricket.
