West Indies beat India by 6 wickets (with 9 balls remaining) – 2nd T20I Report
West Indies won by 6 wickets (with 9 balls remaining) in the 2nd T20I of 188 in the T20 Internationals at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi. Shai Hope produced a devastating unbeaten 102 off just 45 balls to steer the visitors to a commanding chase of 250, with Sherfane Rutherford providing crucial support in a match that saw West Indies dominate from start to finish.
India Post 249 – Samson Leads Charge
India won the toss and elected to bat, but struggled to build momentum despite individual brilliance. Abhishek Sharma started aggressively with 20 off 12 balls (2 fours, 1 six) before falling caught at 42/1 in the 3.6th over. Ishan Kishan followed quickly, bowled for 43 off 22 (6 fours, 2 sixes) at 139/2 in the 11th over, but Sanju Samson took centre stage with a commanding 82 off 41 balls (9 fours, 4 sixes) at a strike rate of 200. Samson’s aggressive approach lifted India to 162/2 by the 14th over, but his dismissal caught at 162/3 in the 14.3rd over proved a turning point.
Shreyas Iyer injected late momentum with 40 off 18 (3 fours, 3 sixes) at a strike rate of 222, while Tilak Varma finished unbeaten on 44 off 18 (3 fours, 3 sixes) to push India to 249/5. Roston Chase was the standout bowler for West Indies, claiming 3/24 from 4 overs at an economy of 6, while Shamar Springer took 2/64 from 4. Despite India’s 249, the platform was set for West Indies to make their move.
West Indies Chase Down 250 with Ease
Chasing 250, West Indies made a statement from the opening ball. Shai Hope was simply unstoppable, striking at 227 with 9 sixes and 6 fours in an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls – a masterclass in T20 batting that left India’s bowlers helpless. Kamil Pooran fell cheaply for 4 at 5/2 in the first over, and Shimron Hetmyer was bowled for a duck at 5/3 in the next ball, but Hope’s brilliance made those early wobbles irrelevant.
Rovman Powell contributed 24 off 13 (4 fours, 1 six) before being bowled at 58/4 in the 5.1st over, but Sherfane Rutherford provided the perfect foil with 84 off 37 balls (7 fours, 7 sixes) at a strike rate of 227. The pair’s 120-run partnership for the fifth wicket between balls 5.2 and 14.1 sealed the match. Romario Shepherd finished the job unbeaten on 34 off 13 (3 fours, 3 sixes) at a strike rate of 262, as West Indies reached 252/4 in just 18.3 overs.
Mayank Yadav was India’s most effective bowler with 3/36 from 3 overs, while Kuldeep Yadav took 1/53 from 4. But with Hope striking at better than a run a ball and Rutherford matching him blow for blow, India’s bowlers had no answers to the West Indies onslaught.
Statz MVP: Roston Chase (Statz Rating: 156.99)
Roston Chase earns the Statz MVP award with a rating of 156.99. His 3/24 from 4 overs set the tone for West Indies’ bowling performance, strangling India’s middle order with an economy rate of 6 and taking crucial wickets at key moments. In a match where batting dominated, Chase’s disciplined bowling proved the difference-maker in a chase that could have been far tighter.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Roston Chase (WI) – Statz Rating: 156.99 | 3/24 from 4 overs – Miserly bowling set up the chase with precision and control.
- Shai Hope (WI) – Statz Rating: 106.72 | 102 not out off 45 (SR 227, 6 fours, 9 sixes) – Devastating unbeaten innings that won the match single-handedly.
- Sherfane Rutherford (WI) – Statz Rating: 93.64 | 84 off 37 (SR 227, 7 fours, 7 sixes) – Perfect supporting act to Hope’s brilliance in the chase.
- Sanju Samson (IND) – Statz Rating: 87.01 | 82 off 41 (SR 200, 9 fours, 4 sixes) – Aggressive batting kept India competitive in the first innings.
- Mayank Yadav (IND) – Statz Rating: 77.21 | 3/36 from 3 overs – India’s standout bowler despite the heavy defeat.
Turning Point
The match turned decisively when Shai Hope took strike in the West Indies chase. From ball one, Hope was in complete control, striking at 227 and putting India’s bowlers under immediate pressure. By the time Rutherford joined him for a 120-run fifth-wicket partnership, the result was no longer in doubt. Hope’s aggressive approach transformed a 250-run target into a formality.
Match Context
This was the 164th match of 188 in the T20 Internationals series. India (ranked 1st with a rating of 269) suffered a rare defeat at home, while West Indies (ranked 7th with a rating of 234) claimed a statement victory. Check the head-to-head record and explore the bet builder for more insights on this thrilling encounter.
