Shai Hope’s 102* and Rutherford’s 84 power West Indies’ record T20I chase vs India

Shai Hope smashes record TI century against India with Ranchi stunner Stat Pack

Skipper Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 helped the West Indies gatecrash India's party with a stunning six-wicket win in the second T20I in Ranchi on Friday.

Shai Hope struck a century as West Indies completed their highest successful ‌chase in T20 internationals, overhauling a target of 250 to beat India by six ‌wickets in Ranchi and level the five-match series at 1-1.

RANCHI, India (AFP) -- Skipper Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford struck blazing knocks as the West Indies recorded the second-highest T20 chase of all time on Friday to beat India by six wickets. After India posted 249-5 batting first, the West Indies rode on a 120-run fourth-wicket partnership between Hope, who hit an unbeaten 102, and Rutherford (84) to achieve the target with nine balls to spare in Ranchi. Hope completed the win with the ninth six of his innings and one that brought up his century off 45 balls, as the West Indies bounced back to level the five-match series at 1-1. "When you chase here in India, you always give yourself a chance," said Hope. "You always think you're in the game, regardless of what score is on the board. But (from) 5-2 was always going to be challenging." South Africa hold the record for the highest successful run chase in men's T20 cricket, scoring 259-4 against the West Indies in Centurion in 2023. West Indies' previous best chase was when they overhauled 231 by South Africa in Johannesburg in 2015. Hope and the left-handed Rutherford led an aggressive counter-attack after joining forces with the West Indies 58-3. Rutherford reached his fifty off 24 balls and kept up the charge before falling to left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav. He hit seven fours and seven sixes in his 37-ball blitz. Hope, who struck his second T20 ton, stood firm and put on an unbeaten stand of 74 with Romario Shepherd, who hit 34. Rutherford later called Hope a "phenomenal player" and one who "inspires" him. Indian speedster Mayank Yadav struck in the opening over with two successive wickets, including removing Shimron Hetmyer for a first-ball duck. Yadav also bowled Rovman Powell for 24 with a delivery that clocked 150 km/h (93 mph), but Hope and Rutherford turned the match in the West Indies' favour. Earlier, Sanju Samson made 82 off 41 balls before skipper Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma powered India to an imposing total after being asked to bat first. Iyer said dew played a major part in the West Indies chase. "The margin of error on this wicket was very minor. Any minor error was going into the stands," he said. Samson and Ishan Kishan (43) put on 97 runs for the second wicket after swashbuckling opener Abhishek Sharma departed for 20. Spinner Roston Chase struck the first blow and then delivered two more -- bowling Kishan and Shivam Dube -- to check India's surge. Pace bowler Shamar Springer dismissed Samson but Iyer and Varma bludgeoned 83 runs off 33 balls for the fifth wicket. Iyer fell to the penultimate ball of the innings after a rapid 40 off 18 balls while Varma finished unbeaten with 44 in equally quick time. The third match is on Sunday in Indore.

Shai Hope hits an unbeaten 102 off just 45 deliveries while Sherfane Rutherford smashes a 37-ball 84 as the Men in Maroon pull off their highest chase in the shortest format; Samson’s knock goes in vain

India put up 249 for 5 but without Jasprit Bumrah the bowlers couldn't defend it

West Indies stunned India in the second T20I of the five-match series at the JSKA International Stadium in Ranchi. The evening started with Sanju Samson’s onslaught, which was followed by Tilak Varma and Shreyas Iyer’s stupendous cameos that helped the hosts post 249 runs on the board in the first innings. At the halfway mark, […] The post Hope’s consistency, Rutherford’s savagery help WI record 2nd-highest chase in T20Is appeared first on INews Guyana.

Hope and Sherfane Rutherford turned the match on its head with a 120-run stand for the fourth wicket. Rutherford smashed 84 off 37 balls, while Hope remained unbeaten on 102 off 45 as the West Indies chased down India's 250-run target with nine balls to spare.

Shai Hope century stuns India as West Indies light up Ranchi with record chase

Shai Hope continues to torment India, producing another sensational performance to lead the West Indies to a record chase of 249. The West Indies captain smashed 102 off just 45 balls, delivering a stunning statement against the Indian bowling attack. After back-to-back hundreds in the ODI series, Hope has now registered his third century of the series.SHAI HOPE IN INDIA TOUR : 2nd T20 - 102*+45) 1st T20 - 52(37) 3rd ODI - 162*(143) 2nd ODI - 104(94)1st ODI - 12(11) pic.twitter.com/M9BdensJdK— VIKAS (@Vikas662005) October 9, 2026 Hope was at his destructive best, combining clean hitting with superb timing to dismantle the Indian bowling attack. His 45-ball century kept the West Indies firmly in the hunt as they chased down a daunting target. Despite losing two wickets in the first over, Hope held his end, allowing Rovman Powell and then Sherfane Rutherford to cash in on the Indian bowling. After Rutherford was dismissed, Shai changed gears. He attacked with fearlessness and saw the team over the line with 9 balls to spare. His 45-ball century is the second fastest by a West Indian batter. West Indies Shock India In Ranchi After Shai Hope-Sherfane Rutherford Chase Down Record 250 In IND Vs WI 2nd T20IThe century followed consecutive hundreds in the ODI series, underlining Hope's remarkable consistency throughout the contest. He then carried his form into T20Is with successive half-centuries before producing another match-defining knock. His latest effort further strengthened his reputation as one of the most dangerous batters in the West Indies lineup.He scored 104 off 94 balls in the second ODI and followed it with an unbeaten 162 off 143 balls in the third ODI, helping West Indies chase 352 to secure a five-wicket win. In the first T20I he scored a half-century, but India chased down the score with ease. Hope now hit back in Ranchi, taking his team over the finish line.

West Indies produced a strong batting performance to chase 250 runs and beat India in the second T20I on Friday.

West Indies captain Shai Hope smashed an unbeaten 102 as the hosts defeated India by six wickets in the second T20 International on Friday. Chasing a massive target of 250, the West Indies reached 252/4 in just 18.3 overs. The victory helped them level the five-match series at 1-1.2nd highest run-chase in T20Is ✅#ShaiHope's sensational century followed with valuable contributions from #SherfaneRutherford (84) & #RomarioShepherd (34*) helped them level the series 1-1.Watch #INDvWI 3rd T20I SUN, OCT 11, 6 PM pic.twitter.com/dRbeKGPLGa— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 9, 2026 Hope, Rutherford Script Record ChaseHope led the charge with a blistering 45-ball century, smashing nine sixes and six fours. He found an explosive partner in Sherfane Rutherford, who hammered 84 off just 37 deliveries. Their attacking partnership powered the West Indies to a remarkable victory, completing the chase with nine balls to spare. The victory levelled the series at 1-1, setting up an exciting contest in the remaining three matches.India Still Have No Answers To Shai Hope As West Indies Captain Hits Third Century Of The IND Vs WI Series In Record Chase Samson Powers India's Big TotalEarlier, India piled up 249/5 after being asked to bat first. Sanju Samson led the charge with a stunning 82 off 41 balls, while Ishan Kishan smashed 43 off 22 deliveries. Captain Shreyas Iyer added 40 off 18 balls, and Tilak Varma struck a quickfire 44 off just 18 deliveries.India's aggressive batting helped them post a formidable total, but their bowlers struggled to defend it against the West Indies' relentless assault. Roston Chase was the standout bowler for the hosts, returning impressive figures of 3/24 in four overs.

West Indian captain Shai Hope won the toss and opted to field first in the IND vs WI 2nd T20I in Ranchi on Friday. Trailing 1-0 coming into the game, the visitors have made one change with Gudakesh Motie coming into the XI. Shreyas Iyer has stuck to his winning XI, meaning there is no Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in action. Toss West Indies have won the toss and elected to field first in Ranchi. Updates ▶️ https://t.co/mZlyaWZsoe#TeamIndia | #INDvWI | @mflone_ pic.twitter.com/0KxGk6XkDf— BCCI (@BCCI) October 9, 2026 India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer(c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank YadavWest Indies: Shai Hope(w/c), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Springer, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph