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Hope and Rutherford Power West Indies’ Record Chase Over India
India scored 249 runs while batting first in Ranchi.
West Indies needed 250 runs to win.
India’s Mayank Yadav took two wickets in the opening over and dismissed Rovman Powell later.
West Indies were 58 runs for three wickets when Hope and Rutherford built a big partnership.
Hope scored 102 runs without getting out, and Rutherford made 84.
Shepherd added 34 runs from only 13 balls near the end.
West Indies reached 252 runs for four wickets in 18.3 overs.
They won by six wickets and levelled the series at 1-1.
West Indies beat India by six wickets in the second T20I at Ranchi, levelling the five-match series 1-1.
India made 249/5; West Indies reached 252/4 in 18.3 overs to chase a target of 250.
Shai Hope remained unbeaten on 102 from 45 balls, hitting six fours and nine sixes.
Sherfane Rutherford scored 84 from 37 balls, and he and Hope shared a 120-run partnership.
Romario Shepherd finished unbeaten on 34 from 13 balls; Mayank Yadav took three wickets for India.
- Who
- West Indies, led by Shai Hope, defeated India; Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd also made major contributions.
- What
- West Indies chased 250 to win the second T20I by six wickets and level the series 1-1.
- Where
- JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, India.
- When
- October 9, 2026.
- Why
- Hope’s unbeaten century, Rutherford’s 84 and Shepherd’s late hitting powered the successful chase.
India’s batting effort
West Indies’ chase
Match outcome
India’s batting effort
India posted 249/5, with Sanju Samson scoring 82 and contributions from Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma.
West Indies’ chase
West Indies chased 250, reaching 252/4 in 18.3 overs to win by six wickets.
Decisive phase
India’s batting effort
Mayank Yadav took three wickets, including two in the opening over, but India’s bowlers could not prevent the chase.
West Indies’ chase
After reaching 58/3, West Indies recovered through Hope and Rutherford’s 120-run partnership, followed by Shepherd’s 13-ball 34.
Key facts
- Match
- Second T20I of a five-match series
- Result
- West Indies won by six wickets
- India score
- 249/5 in 20 overs
- West Indies score
- 252/4 in 18.3 overs
- Series score
- Level at 1-1
- Shai Hope
- 102 not out from 45 balls
- Sherfane Rutherford
- 84 from 37 balls
- Mayank Yadav
- 3 wickets for 36 runs
Sources
West Indies Shock India In Ranchi After Shai Hope-Sherfane Rutherford Chase Down Record 250 In IND Vs WI 2nd T20I
2nd T20I: Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford script historic chase as West Indies stun India in Ranchi
Hope, Rutherford star as West Indies defeat India by 6 wickets, level series
Centurion Shai keeps West Indies’ Hope alive, beat India by 6 wickets in 2nd T20I
IND vs WI: West Indies set record for highest successful run chase in T20Is against India
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