West Indies delivered a sensational performance against India in the fourth T20 International on October 14, 2026, securing a 24-run victory and levelling the five-match series 2-2. Captain Shai Hope’s brilliant century and Keemo Paul’s match-winning bowling spell proved decisive as the visitors kept their hopes alive ahead of the series finale.
Shai Hope’s Century Powers West Indies
Batting first, West Indies posted an impressive total of 247/3 in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Shai Hope led from the front, smashing an unbeaten 102 off just 50 deliveries. His aggressive batting, combined with well-timed boundaries and powerful sixes, kept the Indian bowlers under constant pressure.
Sherfane Rutherford provided excellent support, remaining unbeaten on 49 off 26 balls. Their contributions helped West Indies finish with a formidable total, leaving India with a challenging target of 248 runs.
India’s bowling attack struggled to contain the Caribbean batters, with the visitors capitalising on loose deliveries and maintaining an impressive scoring rate throughout the innings.
Keemo Paul Turns the Match Around
Chasing 248, India needed an explosive start to remain in contention. Sanju Samson provided early momentum with a blistering 56 off just 23 balls, while Abhishek Sharma contributed 29 runs.
However, Keemo Paul changed the momentum by taking crucial wickets and disrupting India’s chase. His disciplined bowling put the Indian middle order under pressure, preventing the hosts from building the partnerships required to reach the target.
Tilak Varma and Nitish Reddy attempted to revive India’s hopes with a 70-run partnership. Reddy scored 41 runs, but Paul’s crucial breakthroughs proved too costly for India.
India were eventually bowled out for 223 in 19.3 overs, falling 24 runs short of the target.
Series Decider Promises High Drama
With this victory, West Indies levelled the series 2-2, setting up a thrilling final encounter. Both teams will now aim to secure the series, with India looking to strengthen its batting performance and West Indies hoping to carry their winning momentum forward.