West Indies won by 24 runs against India in the fourth T20I on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, with Player of the Match Shai Hope leading the way with 102. His century powered West Indies to 247/3 before Keemo Paul’s five-wicket haul helped dismiss India for 223 in 19.3 overs, levelling the series at 2-2.
Hope’s century sets India a towering target
Hope’s 102 was the defining batting performance of a high-scoring match. West Indies piled up 247/3 across their 20 overs, setting India a target of 248 and leaving little margin for error in the chase.
Sherfane Rutherford contributed 49, while Shimron Hetmyer added 33. Alongside Hope’s hundred, those contributions gave West Indies the substantial total they needed to challenge India’s series advantage.
India’s bowling figures at the 14-over mark showed Prince Yadav with 1/17 from two overs, Arshdeep Singh with 1/41 from three and Axar Patel with 1/45 from four. MP Yadav had 0/30 from three overs, Naman Dhir 0/19 from one and Nitish Kumar Reddy 0/12 from one.
Paul’s five wickets blunt India’s response
India’s chase produced plenty of runs but ended 24 short of West Indies’ total. Sanju Samson led the response with 56, supported by Tilak Varma’s 43 and Nitish Kumar Reddy’s 41. The three contributed 140 runs between them, keeping India’s batting effort competitive against a demanding target.
The decisive counterweight was Paul’s five-wicket haul. Gudakesh Motie took two wickets and Romario Shepherd claimed one as West Indies bowled India out for 223 with three deliveries remaining. Samson’s half-century was India’s highest individual score, but Hope’s hundred and Paul’s wicket-taking proved the stronger combination.
Key performers
- Shai Hope: 102 runs for West Indies and the Player of the Match award.
- Sherfane Rutherford: 49 runs in West Indies’ 247/3.
- Shimron Hetmyer: 33 runs for West Indies.
- Keemo Paul: Five wickets in India’s chase.
- Gudakesh Motie: Two wickets for West Indies.
- Romario Shepherd: One wicket for West Indies.
- Sanju Samson: India’s top scorer with 56 runs.
- Tilak Varma: 43 runs for India.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy: 41 runs for India.
NerdSports Stat: Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford and Shimron Hetmyer combined for 184 runs — 74.5% of West Indies’ entire 247-run total.
Series level heading into the final T20I
This result levels the T20I series rather than deciding it. India won the opening T20I by eight wickets with 32 balls remaining, West Indies answered with a six-wicket victory with nine balls to spare, and India regained the lead with a 14-run win in the third match. West Indies’ latest response makes it two wins apiece.
Earlier in the tour, India won the first two ODIs by eight wickets, with 50 and 39 balls remaining respectively. West Indies took the third ODI by five wickets with 10 balls remaining, giving India a 2-1 ODI series victory.
One match remains on the tour: India and West Indies meet again on Saturday, October 17, with the fifth T20I set to decide the level series.
Frequently Asked Questions
West Indies won the match by 24 runs, scoring 247/3 before bowling India out for 223 in 19.3 overs.
Shai Hope was named Player of the Match for his 102 runs in West Indies’ innings.
The T20I series is level at 2-2 after four matches, with one T20I remaining.
Shai Hope top-scored with 102 runs.
India face West Indies in the fifth and final T20I on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
