New Delhi, Oct 9, 2026 22:59 IST: India was left shell-shocked in Ranchi as Shai Hope produced a brilliant century to power West Indies to a record-breaking run-chase and level the five-match series. On a night when runs flowed freely and bowlers had virtually nowhere to hide, the visiting side pulled off a stunning victory, reaching their target with nine balls to spare.
After India piled up a mammoth 249 for five at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, the contest initially appeared to be heading toward a comfortable home victory. However, Hope and his teammates had other plans, transforming what looked like an imposing target into a historic triumph. For the West Indies captain, the performance marked another remarkable chapter in a sensational run of form.
Less than a week after his century helped West Indies complete their highest successful ODI chase in Mullanpur, the skipper was at it again. His latest hundred powered the Caribbean side to their highest successful chase in T20I history, as well as the second-highest successful run-chase in the format overall, trailing only South Africa's pursuit of 259 against the West Indies in 2023.
It was a night where the bat completely dominated the ball, with a staggering total of 501 runs scored on a surface that offered precious little assistance to the bowling attack. Sanju Samson led India's charge with a splendid 82, giving the home crowd plenty to cheer about, but a total of 249 ultimately proved insufficient.
India's bowling attack unraveled under intense pressure. While Mayank Yadav stood out by claiming three wickets, the rest of the bowling unit struggled to contain a determined West Indies side that refused to buckle under the heavy weight of the chase.