West Indies defeated India by 24 runs in the fourth T20 international on Wednesday, levelling the five-match series at 2-2. West Indies posted 247 for three in Hyderabad before bowling India out for 223 in 19.3 overs. The result sets up a decisive final match.
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West Indies captain Shai Hope led the batting with an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls. His innings included four boundaries and nine sixes. Sherfane Rutherford also remained unbeaten, scoring 49 off 26 deliveries to strengthen the visitors’ total. Shimron Hetmyer added 33 runs from just 12 balls, while Rovman Powell scored 24.
India’s bowlers struggled to contain the scoring rate. Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav and Axar Patel claimed one wicket each. However, West Indies maintained their attacking approach and finished with a formidable total of 247 runs, leaving India with a target of 248.
India began the chase aggressively through Sanju Samson, who smashed 56 off 23 balls, including six fours and four sixes. Tilak Varma contributed 43 from 25 deliveries, while Nitish Kumar Reddy scored 41 off 20 balls. Abhishek Sharma added 29 runs, and captain Shreyas Iyer managed 16. Despite these contributions, India lost wickets at regular intervals and fell short.
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West Indies fast bowler Keemo Paul played a decisive role with the ball, taking five wickets for 41 runs. Gudakesh Motie claimed two wickets, while Shamar Springer took one. West Indies’ victory levelled the series and kept both teams in contention. The fifth and final T20 international is scheduled for October 17 in Bengaluru, where the teams will compete for the series win.