Shai Hope’s unbeaten 102 and Keemo Paul’s 5/41 powered West Indies to a 24-run victory over India in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad. The result levelled the five-match series at 2–2 and set up a decisive final match in Bengaluru.
Illustrative image for West Indies’ fourth T20I victory over India.
West Indies levelled the India T20I series at 2–2 with a 24-run win in the fourth match in Hyderabad on October 14, 2026. Captain Shai Hope led the visitors’ batting effort with an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls, helping them post 247/3 in 20 overs. India made an aggressive start to their chase but could not sustain the momentum after losing several key wickets in quick succession. Keemo Paul finished with 5/41, while Gudakesh Motie claimed two important wickets. India ended on 223/9 in 19.3 overs, leaving the five-match series to be decided in Bengaluru.
The match featured two defining performances. Hope anchored the West Indies innings and accelerated alongside Sherfane Rutherford, whose unbeaten 49 helped lift the total. In reply, Sanju Samson struck 56 from 23 balls, but Paul’s strikes disrupted India’s chase. The result gives both teams two wins heading into the fifth T20I, making the final fixture the series decider.
West Indies: 247/3 in 20 overs.
India: 223/9 in 19.3 overs.
Series: Level at 2–2.
Player of the Match: Shai Hope.
- Match Details
- Quick Scorecard
- How West Indies Reached 247/3
- Shai Hope’s Match-Defining Century
- India’s Chase and the Early Momentum
- Keemo Paul’s Five-Wicket Haul
- The Turning Point
- Why West Indies Won
- What India Must Improve
- Series Impact and Next Match
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Final Verdict
- Sources
India vs West Indies 4th T20I: Match Details
| Match | India vs West Indies, 4th T20I |
|---|---|
| Date | October 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| West Indies score | 247/3 in 20 overs |
| India score | 223/9 in 19.3 overs |
| Result | West Indies won by 24 runs |
| Player of the Match | Shai Hope |
| Series score | 2–2 |
| Next match | 5th T20I, scheduled for October 17 in Bengaluru |
India vs West Indies 4th T20I: Quick Scorecard
West Indies — 247/3 (20 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Hope | 102* | 50 | 4 fours, 9 sixes |
| Jewel Andrew | 21 | 16 | Opening partnership |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 33 | 12 | Fast middle-order scoring |
| Rovman Powell | 24 | 17 | Middle-order contribution |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 49* | 26 | Unbeaten finish |
India — 223/9 (19.3 overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | 56 | 23 | Explosive start |
| Abhishek Sharma | 29 | — | Dismissed by Gudakesh Motie |
| Tilak Varma | 43 | 25 | Middle-order resistance |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 41 | 20 | Attacking contribution |
Leading West Indies bowler: Keemo Paul, 5/41.
Other key bowling performance: Gudakesh Motie, 2/13.
Use the official scorecard as the final reference for every batter’s balls faced, dismissal, extras and complete bowling figures before publishing.
How West Indies Reached 247/3
West Indies built their total through a productive opening partnership, quick middle-order contributions and an unbeaten finish. Rather than depending on a single late assault, the visitors kept scoring at a high rate across the innings. India took three wickets, but the breakthroughs did not prevent West Indies from finishing with a total of 247.
Hope and Andrew provide a fast start
Hope and Jewel Andrew added 52 runs from 26 balls. Andrew scored 21 before being dismissed by Axar Patel, but his contribution helped establish an attacking tempo. Hope continued after the opening wicket and reached his half-century from 28 deliveries.
Hetmyer adds another burst
Shimron Hetmyer made 33 from just 12 balls, giving the innings another surge. Rovman Powell added 24 from 17 deliveries. Those contributions meant India had little room to build sustained pressure, even when wickets interrupted the innings.
Hope and Rutherford finish unbeaten
The closing phase belonged to Hope and Sherfane Rutherford. Their unbeaten 91-run partnership took West Indies to 247/3. Rutherford scored 49 not out from 26 balls, while Hope finished on 102 not out from 50 deliveries. The stand turned an already strong total into a demanding chase for India.
The key takeaway is the balance of the innings: Hope provided continuity, the middle order accelerated, and Rutherford helped maintain the scoring rate at the finish. India’s bowlers found wickets, but they could not break the final partnership.
Shai Hope’s Century Was the Foundation of the Win
Hope’s unbeaten 102 was the standout batting performance of the match. He scored at a brisk rate without losing his wicket, allowing West Indies to build around a set batter. His four fours and nine sixes showed how he converted scoring opportunities into boundary pressure, especially as the innings moved towards its final overs.
The innings also continued Hope’s strong run during the India tour. His value was not limited to the century itself: he remained at the crease while wickets fell around him and then accelerated with Rutherford. That combination of stability and late aggression was central to West Indies reaching 247/3.
For India, removing Hope earlier would have changed the shape of the innings. Instead, he stayed through to the end and ensured that West Indies retained a batter capable of scoring freely in the closing overs.
India’s Chase: A Fast Start Followed by a Middle-Order Setback
India needed 248 to win, a target that required a sustained scoring rate and enough wickets in hand to attack through the second half of the innings. The hosts began aggressively, reaching 60 in the first four overs. Samson’s 56 from 23 balls gave India early momentum and put pressure on the West Indies bowlers.
Paul strikes twice in the fifth over
Keemo Paul dismissed Samson and Ishan Kishan in the fifth over. The double strike interrupted India’s fast start and changed the balance of the chase. With the target still large, India needed another substantial partnership rather than a sequence of short contributions.
Motie adds pressure with consecutive wickets
Gudakesh Motie then dismissed Abhishek Sharma and Naman Dhir on consecutive deliveries. These wickets made it harder for India to rebuild immediately. West Indies had allowed a rapid start, but their bowlers responded by taking wickets instead of relying only on defensive fields.
Tilak and Nitish keep India in the contest
Tilak Varma scored 43 from 25 balls, and Nitish Kumar Reddy made 41 from 20. Both played attacking innings and helped India continue scoring after the early setbacks. However, the chase remained difficult because India had lost several wickets while still needing runs at a demanding rate.
India finished on 223/9 in 19.3 overs, 24 runs short of the target. The score showed that the hosts continued to attack, but the wickets in the middle overs prevented them from sustaining the pressure required to complete the chase.
Keemo Paul’s 5/41 Changed the Match
Paul’s five-wicket haul was the decisive bowling contribution. His impact came not only from the number of wickets but also from when he took them. Samson was scoring quickly and India had reached 60 in four overs. Paul’s dismissals of Samson and Kishan disrupted that momentum before the chase could settle.
Paul continued to take wickets as India tried to recover. The spell forced the middle order to rebuild while the required rate remained high. That left India with little margin for another quiet passage or another cluster of dismissals.
Motie’s two wickets complemented Paul’s performance. His consecutive strikes removed further batting resources and stopped India from immediately replacing the lost momentum. Together, the two bowlers helped West Indies regain control after a difficult start with the ball.
The Turning Point of India vs West Indies 4th T20I
The turning point was the sequence of wickets around the fifth over and the subsequent double strike from Motie. India’s first four overs had produced 60 runs, making the chase look competitive. Paul then removed Samson and Kishan, and Motie followed by dismissing Abhishek Sharma and Naman Dhir in consecutive deliveries.
Those wickets changed India’s task. A chase of 248 requires both a high scoring rate and enough established batters to maintain it. After the early dismissals, Tilak and Nitish had to combine recovery with acceleration. Their runs kept the contest alive, but the pressure created by the earlier wickets proved too much to overcome.
Why West Indies Won the Fourth T20I
- Hope stayed unbeaten: His 102 not out provided the innings with stability and sustained scoring.
- Rutherford accelerated at the finish: The unbeaten 91-run partnership lifted West Indies to 247/3.
- Paul removed key batters: His five wickets disrupted India’s chase at crucial moments.
- Motie supported the attack: His two wickets, including consecutive dismissals, increased the pressure on India.
- West Indies responded to the fast start: The visitors did not panic after India’s powerplay assault and focused on taking wickets.
West Indies’ victory was built across both innings. Hope and Rutherford set the challenge with the bat, while Paul and Motie took the wickets needed to defend it.
What India Must Improve Before the Series Decider
India’s bowling execution was a concern after conceding 247/3. The visitors found scoring opportunities throughout the innings and finished strongly. India will need better control of lengths, clearer plans against set batters and stronger execution during the final overs.
With the bat, India’s aggressive start was a positive, but the loss of several wickets in a short period changed the chase. When the target is 248, a strong powerplay must be followed by partnerships that keep the required rate manageable. Samson’s dismissal, followed by the wickets of Kishan, Abhishek and Naman, made that task harder.
Tilak and Nitish showed that India could continue scoring under pressure. The challenge is to build those contributions into longer partnerships and avoid leaving the lower order with too much work in the closing overs.
The final T20I offers India an immediate chance to respond. With the series tied, the Hyderabad defeat has not decided the contest, but it has made the next match decisive.
Series Impact: Bengaluru Hosts the Decider
West Indies’ win levelled the five-match series at 2–2. Both teams now have two victories, so the fifth T20I will determine the series winner. The result also gives West Indies momentum after a high-scoring performance and a successful defence against India’s aggressive chase.
| Fixture | Venue | Result / Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Lucknow | India won by 8 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | Ranchi | West Indies won by 6 wickets |
| 3rd T20I | Indore | India won by 14 runs |
| 4th T20I | Hyderabad | West Indies won by 24 runs |
| 5th T20I | Bengaluru | Series decider, scheduled October 17 |
The fifth match is scheduled for October 17, 2026, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Team availability, confirmed playing XIs and venue conditions should be checked again before publishing any separate preview or prediction.
Frequently Asked Questions
West Indies won the fourth T20I by 24 runs in Hyderabad on October 14, 2026.
West Indies scored 247/3 in 20 overs. India finished on 223/9 in 19.3 overs while chasing 248.
Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 102 from 50 balls, including four fours and nine sixes.
Keemo Paul took five wickets for 41 runs in four overs.
Shai Hope was named Player of the Match after scoring an unbeaten century.
The fifth T20I is scheduled for October 17, 2026, in Bengaluru. It will decide the five-match series.
Final Verdict
West Indies earned a 24-run victory through a strong batting performance and well-timed wickets. Shai Hope’s unbeaten 102 gave the visitors a platform, Rutherford’s late acceleration lifted the total to 247/3, and Keemo Paul’s 5/41 disrupted India’s chase after an explosive start.
Samson, Tilak and Nitish made important contributions for India, but the cluster of wickets in the middle overs proved costly. With the series level at 2–2, the focus now shifts to Bengaluru for the fifth T20I. Both teams have one match left to claim the series.
Sources and Further Reading
- International Cricket Council (ICC) — match report and attributed post-match comments.
- Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) — official match centre and scorecard.
- Cricket West Indies — official team and series updates.
- 99ExCh Cricket News — related match coverage and series updates.
Match figures and fixture details should be checked against the official scorecard before publication. Only include quotes when the original wording and attribution have been verified.
