West Indies beat India by 24 runs – 4th T20I Report
West Indies won by 24 runs in the 168th match of 188 in the T20 Internationals at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Shai Hope produced a devastating unbeaten 102 off 50 balls to power the Windies to 247 for 3, before Keemo Paul dismantled India’s chase with a stunning 5 for 41 to restrict them to 223 for 9. The 4th T20I showcased West Indies’ explosive batting and precision bowling in equal measure.
West Indies Innings – Hope Leads Windies Blitz
India won the toss and elected to bowl, but Shai Hope had other ideas. The West Indies opener struck 4 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 204, anchoring an innings that accelerated relentlessly. Jewel Andrew provided early momentum with 21 off 16 (2 fours, 1 six) before falling LBW at 52 for 1 in the 4th over.
Shimron Hetmyer then unleashed a brutal cameo of 33 off just 12 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 275, taking the West Indies from 52 to 110 in the space of four overs before being caught at 110 for 2 in the 8th over. Rovman Powell contributed 24 off 17 (2 fours, 1 six), but it was Sherfane Rutherford who finished the job with a blistering 49 off 26 (4 fours, 3 sixes) at 188 to guide West Indies past 240.
India’s bowling lacked control throughout. Mayank Yadav conceded 52 runs from 4 overs without taking a wicket, while Arshdeep Singh went for 52 from 4 overs despite claiming 1 wicket. Prince Yadav and Axar Patel each took 1 wicket but bled runs at 9 and 11.25 per over respectively.
India’s Chase Falls Short
Sanju Samson launched India’s reply with a brilliant 56 off 23 balls (6 fours, 4 sixes) at a strike rate of 243, taking the hosts to 60 for 0 in the 4th over. But Keemo Paul changed the complexion of the match entirely. The West Indies all-rounder took 5 for 41 from 4 overs, removing Samson, Abhishek Sharma (29 off 24), Ishan Kishan (6 off 3), and Shreyas Iyer (16 off 11) in a spell of surgical precision.
Tilak Varma fought back with 43 off 25 (2 fours, 3 sixes) and Nitish Kumar Reddy struck 41 off 20 (1 four, 4 sixes) at 205, but the damage was done. India reached 223 for 9 in 19.3 overs, falling 24 runs short. Gudakesh Motie chipped in with 2 for 13 from 2 overs, while Shamar Springer took 1 for 40 from 4.
Statz MVP: Shai Hope (Statz Rating: 107.52)
Shai Hope earns the Statz MVP award with a mi_rating of 107.52. His unbeaten 102 off 50 balls – striking at 204 with 4 fours and 9 sixes – was the cornerstone of West Indies’ total. Hope’s aggressive yet controlled approach set the tone for the entire innings and proved decisive in a high-scoring encounter. He was also named official Man of the Match.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Shai Hope (WI) – Statz Rating: 107.52 | 102 off 50 (SR 204, 4 fours, 9 sixes) – Dominant unbeaten innings that shaped the match.
- Keemo Paul (WI) – Statz Rating: 102.36 | 5/41 from 4 overs (economy 10.25) – Devastating spell that broke India’s chase.
- Sanju Samson (IND) – Statz Rating: 93.07 | 56 off 23 (SR 243, 6 fours, 4 sixes) – Explosive start that went unrewarded.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy (IND) – Statz Rating: 73.88 | 41 off 20 (SR 205, 1 four, 4 sixes) – Late-order aggression that fell short.
- Shimron Hetmyer (WI) – Statz Rating: 69.1 | 33 off 12 (SR 275, 4 fours, 2 sixes) – Explosive cameo that accelerated West Indies’ innings.
Turning Point
The match pivoted when Keemo Paul removed Sanju Samson at 60 for 1 in the 4th over of India’s chase. Samson had been striking at 243 and threatening to chase down the target single-handedly. Paul’s intervention – taking 5 wickets in his next 4 overs – shifted momentum decisively. India never recovered from the collapse of their middle order, and the asking rate became insurmountable.
Match Context
This was the 168th match of 188 in the T20 Internationals. India remain ranked 1st in the ICC T20I rankings with a rating of 269, while West Indies sit 7th with a rating of 234. The loss marks a rare stumble for India at home, though their dominant ranking reflects their overall strength in the format. Check the head-to-head record and explore match insights on Statz for deeper analysis of this 4th T20I.
