IND vs WI 2nd T20I Review: Shai Hope’s 45-Ball 102* Seals Record 252 Chase, West Indies Beat India by 6 Wickets
IND vs WI 2nd T20I Review: Shai Hope’s 45-Ball 102* Seals Record 252 Chase, West Indies Beat India by 6 Wickets
In one of the most extraordinary T20I run-chases ever witnessed on Indian soil, West Indies captain and opener Shai Hope produced a captain’s knock for the ages, smashing an unbeaten 102 off just 45 balls to power his side to a record 252-run chase at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. India’s 249/5 — their highest-ever T20I total against West Indies — was rendered insufficient as Hope and Sherfane Rutherford (84 off 37) dismantled the Indian bowling attack. The six-wicket defeat ended India’s 10-match winning streak and leveled the five-match series 1-1.
Shai Hope celebrates his match-winning 102 off 45 balls — the highest individual score by a West Indies batter against India in T20Is. (Photo: CWI)
Key Takeaways – The Ranchi Run-Fest
- 🏏 Hope’s Record-Breaking Century: Shai Hope’s 102* off 45 balls is the highest individual score by a West Indies batter against India in T20Is, surpassing Brandon King’s 85. It was his second T20I hundred, brought up with the winning six.Source: Outlook India
- ⭐ Second-Highest T20I Chase Ever: West Indies’ 252/4 is the second-highest successful run-chase in T20I history and the highest ever against India, breaking Australia’s record of 223 in November 2023.Source: Outlook India
- 🔥 India’s Highest T20I Total vs WI: India’s 249/5 surpassed their previous best of 244/4 against West Indies (Lauderhill, 2016).Source: The Tribune
- 💪 Samson’s Redemption: After four low scores, Sanju Samson smashed 82 off 41 balls, equalling Virat Kohli’s record for the fastest fifty by an Indian against West Indies (21 balls).Source: Zee News
- 🎯 Mayank’s Thunderbolts: Mayank Yadav claimed three wickets inside the powerplay, dismissing Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, and Rovman Powell with raw pace.Source: Cricshots
📋 Match Overview
- Match: India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I, West Indies tour of India, 2026
- Date: October 9, 2026 (Friday)
- Venue: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
- Toss: West Indies won the toss and elected to field firstSource: ESPN
- Result: West Indies won by 6 wickets (with 9 balls remaining)
- Player of the Match: Shai Hope (102* off 45 balls)Source: Cricbuzz
- Series: 1-1 after two matches
📊 Full Scorecard – IND vs WI 2nd T20I
🇮🇳 India – 249/5 (20 overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 20 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 166.66 |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | 82 | 41 | 9 | 4 | 200.00 |
| Ishan Kishan | 43 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 195.45 |
| Shivam Dube | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 70.00 |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | 40 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 222.22 |
| Tilak Varma | 44* | 18 | 3 | 3 | 244.44 |
| Naman Dhir | 4* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400.00 |
Extras: 9 (lb 1, w 6, nb 2) · Total: 249/5 (RR: 12.45) · Fall of wickets: 1-42 (Abhishek, 3.6 ov), 2-139 (Kishan, 11.1 ov), 3-147 (Samson, 12.2 ov), 4-154 (Dube, 13.5 ov), 5-237 (Iyer, 18.6 ov)Source: ESPNcricinfo
🇼🇸 West Indies Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roston Chase | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6.00 |
| Shamar Springer | 4 | 0 | 64 | 2 | 16.00 |
| Jayden Seales | 4 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 12.25 |
| Akeal Hosein | 4 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 11.50 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.50 |
🇼🇸 West Indies – 252/4 (18.3 overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Hope (c & wk) | 102* | 45 | 6 | 9 | 226.67 |
| Kamil Pooran | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 84 | 37 | 7 | 7 | 227.03 |
| Rovman Powell | 24 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 184.62 |
| Romario Shepherd | 34* | 13 | 3 | 3 | 261.54 |
Extras: 4 (w 4) · Total: 252/4 (RR: 13.62) · Fall of wickets: 1-5 (Pooran, 0.3 ov), 2-5 (Hetmyer, 0.4 ov), 3-58 (Powell, 5.1 ov), 4-178 (Rutherford, 14.1 ov)Source: Amar Ujala
🇮🇳 India Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayank Yadav | 3 | 0 | 36 | 3 | 12.00 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 11.25 |
| Axar Patel | 3.3 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 18.00 |
| Shivam Dube | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 15.00 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 13.25 |
| Naman Dhir | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.50 |
Source: Amar UjalaSource: Amar Ujala
📝 Match Report – How West Indies Pulled Off the Impossible
India’s Record Total
Put into bat after Shai Hope won the toss and elected to field, India got off to a blistering start. Sanju Samson, under pressure after four low scores, roared back to form with a stunning 82 off just 41 balls. He smashed a 21-ball fifty — equalling Virat Kohli’s record for the fastest by an Indian against West Indies — and shared a 97-run partnership off 43 balls with Ishan Kishan (43 off 22).Source: Zee News
Roston Chase (3/24) pulled things back in the middle overs, dismissing Kishan and Shivam Dube in successive overs. But captain Shreyas Iyer counter-attacked with a rapid 40 off 18 balls, and Tilak Varma finished unbeaten on 44 off 18 balls. Their 83-run stand off just 32 balls powered India to 249/5 — their highest-ever T20I total against West Indies.Source: The Tribune
Mayank’s Powerplay Blitz
Chasing 250, West Indies lost both openers inside the first over. Mayank Yadav produced a sensational 149.5 kmph thunderbolt to bowl Rovman Powell, and also dismissed Kamil Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer to finish the powerplay with figures of 3/36 from three overs. At 72/3 after six overs, India were in control.Source: Cricshots
Hope’s Masterclass
What followed was one of the greatest T20I innings ever played. Shai Hope, opening the batting, took charge, reaching his fifty off just 24 balls. He found an able ally in Sherfane Rutherford, and the pair added 120 runs for the fourth wicket. Rutherford smashed 84 off 37 balls with seven fours and seven sixes, while Hope continued his assault on the Indian bowlers.Source: Outlook India
Hope brought up his century off just 45 balls — the fastest by a West Indies batter against India in T20Is. He sealed the win by hitting the winning six off Axar Patel, finishing unbeaten on 102 off 45 balls with 7 fours and 9 sixes. Romario Shepherd provided the final flourish with a blistering 34* off 13 balls, sealing the record chase with 9 balls to spare.Source: Outlook India
⭐ Key Performances
🏆 Player of the Match – Shai Hope (102* off 45 balls)
Shai Hope produced a captain’s knock for the ages, finishing unbeaten on 102 off just 45 balls with 7 fours and 9 sixes. His century was the fastest by a West Indies batter against India in T20Is, and it powered his side to the second-highest successful chase in T20I history. He sealed the victory by hitting the winning six off Axar Patel.Source: Outlook India
🔥 Sanju Samson – 82 (41 balls)
Sanju Samson silenced his critics with a blistering 82 off 41 balls, his highest T20I score at the JSCA Stadium. His 21-ball fifty equalled Virat Kohli’s record for the fastest by an Indian against West Indies in T20Is, and his 97-run stand with Ishan Kishan set the platform for India’s massive total.Source: Zee News
💪 Sherfane Rutherford – 84 (37 balls)
Rutherford’s explosive 84 off 37 balls, including seven sixes, was the perfect complement to Hope’s innings. His 120-run partnership with Hope completely turned the game in West Indies’ favour after they had slumped to 58/3.Source: Outlook India
🎯 Mayank Yadav – 3/36 (3 overs)
Mayank Yadav was India’s most successful bowler, claiming three wickets inside the powerplay. He dismissed Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, and Rovman Powell — the latter with a 149.5 kmph thunderbolt that shattered the stumps. His figures of 3/36 were the best by an Indian bowler in the match.Source: Cricshots
📖 Records & Milestones – The Ranchi Run-Fest
- Second-Highest T20I Chase Ever: West Indies’ 252/4 is the second-highest successful run-chase in T20I history, behind only South Africa’s 259 against West Indies in 2023.Source: Outlook India
- Highest Successful Chase vs India: West Indies’ 252/4 surpassed Australia’s 223-run chase (November 2023).Source: Outlook India
- Highest Individual Score for WI vs IND: Hope’s 102* broke Brandon King’s 85 (2023).Source: Outlook India
- India’s Highest T20I Total vs WI: 249/5 surpassed India’s 244/4 (Lauderhill, 2016).Source: The Tribune
- Fastest Fifty by Indian vs WI: Samson’s 21-ball fifty (equalled Virat Kohli’s record).Source: Zee News
- Fastest Century for WI vs IND: Hope’s 45-ball ton.Source: Outlook India
- Highest Individual Score at JSCA Stadium: Samson’s 82.Source: Crex
- India’s 10-Match Winning Streak Ends: Their first T20I defeat since June 2025.Source: ESPN
🎥 Best Moments – X.com Clips
🗣️ Expert Reactions – What They Said
🗣️ Senior Journalist’s Verdict – A Night When Hope Conquered All
My Take: This Was More Than a Win – It Was a Statement
For 15 overs, India were in complete control. Sanju Samson’s blistering 82, Ishan Kishan’s cameo, Shreyas Iyer’s counter-attack, and Tilak Varma’s finishing had powered them to a record 249/5. The Ranchi crowd was ready to celebrate an 11th consecutive T20I win.
But Shai Hope had other ideas. The West Indies captain, who had already scored two ODI centuries on this tour, produced the innings of his life. His 102* off 45 balls was not just a century — it was a masterclass in chasing. He paced his innings perfectly, attacked the spinners, and never let the required rate spiral out of control.
Sherfane Rutherford’s 84 off 37 balls was the perfect supporting act. Their 120-run partnership completely changed the complexion of the game. And when Rutherford fell, Romario Shepherd’s 34* off 13 balls finished the job in style.
For India, this defeat will sting. They had the game in their grasp but couldn’t close it out. Mayank Yadav’s three-wicket burst in the powerplay gave them the perfect start, but the bowlers conceded too many runs in the middle overs. Axar Patel’s wicketless spell of 0/63 proved costly.
But credit must go to West Indies. They came into this match knowing a defeat would end the series. They lost both openers inside the first over. And yet, they found a way to win. That is the mark of a team that refuses to give up.
The series is now level at 1-1. The third T20I in Indore on October 11 promises to be a thriller.
— Editorial Team, CricLive.in
📰 Sources
- ESPNcricinfo — Full scorecard, match report, player stats
- Outlook India — Record chase, match report, Hope’s century
- The Tribune — India innings report, Samson’s 82
- Zee News — Samson’s record fifty, match report
- Cricshots — Mayank Yadav’s 149.5 kmph thunderbolt
- Amar Ujala — Full bowling figures, scorecard
- Barbados Today — Ravi Rampaul’s quotes
- Crex — Records, JSCA Stadium stats
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