Shai Hope’s 102 helps West Indies beat India by 24 runs; T20I series tied 2-2

A stunning batting show from Shai Hope and an inspired bowling performance from Keemo Paul saw West Indies draw parity in the 5-match series in Hyderabad. Hope struck his 4th century of the tour with his incredible 102 guiding West Indies to a commendable 247. In response, Sanju Samson struck a half-century but the hosts could only manage 223/9 in response. Shai Hope leads West Indies' chargeIndia captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and put the visitors into bat on a flat wicket in Hyderabad. Shai Hope led from the front, striking a fine century. It was his fourth century of the tour, and his second of the IND vs WI T20I series. Hope stitched vital partnerships with Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford and Rovmann Powell as they put on a daunting 247.

In an explosive performance, Shai Hope delivered an unbeaten 102 from just 50 balls during the fourth T20I against India, becoming the first player from the West Indies to notch three T20I centuries. His outstanding innings propelled West Indies to an impressive 247/3 after 20 overs, with vital contributions from Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford, leaving Indian bowlers struggling to keep up with the relentless West Indies pace.

West Indian captain Shai Hope was gifted a century on the final ball of the innings in the IND vs WI 4th t20I in Hyderabad. Hope was on 96 and hit the ball straight down the ground towards Tilak Varma. It should have been a simple catch by Varma did not spot the ball and it went for six, handing the WI skipper his 4th century of the series. 2nd ODI - 104(94)3rd ODI - 162*(143)1st T20I - 52(37) 2nd T20I - 102*(45)4th T20I - 102*(50)INCREDIBLE BATTING PERFORMANCE BY WEST INDIES CAPTAIN SHAI HOPE IN THIS SERIES Vs INDIA, LEADER LEGEND OF WI TEAM.!! pic.twitter.com/4iSwXsNfEU— MANU (@IMManu_14) October 14, 2026 Tilak Varma gift wraps Shai Hope tonHope was batting on 96 when he struck the ball straight down the ground on the final delivery of the innings. Tilak, stationed at long-on, moved to his left but lost sight of the ball under the lights, allowing it to slip through his fingers and land on the boundary cushion for six. The Indian vice-captain immediately gestured that he had lost the ball in the lights, but the reprieve proved costly as Hope reached his century. Hope was on 90 with two balls left in the innings when he asked for a new bat from the dressing room. It paid off, with the WI skipper smashing back to back sixes to reach the milestone. Shreyas Iyer Tricks Shai Hope With 'Fake Coin Flip' During IND Vs WI 4th T20I Toss; Video Goes ViralHope had earlier fired West Indies to a record chase in the 2nd T20I. He remained unbeaten on 102 off 45 balls as the visitors chased down a record 249.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. With the series on the line, Shai has once again stepped up for the West Indies and will hope that his side can win the game.

India captain Shreyas Iyer shared a light-hearted moment with West Indies skipper Shai Hope ahead of the fourth T20I at Hyderabad’s Uppal Stadium on Wednesday. During the pre-toss proceedings, Iyer pretended to toss the coin while presenter Ravi Shastri was going through his routine. The playful gesture left Hope laughing as the two captains shared a friendly moment.Shreyas pranks Hope at coin toss Toss #TeamIndia have won the toss & will bowl first in the 4️⃣th #INDvWI T20I.Updates ▶️ https://t.co/ksuQbTW6n5@mflone_ pic.twitter.com/UgqEljYIIE— BCCI (@BCCI) October 14, 2026 Iyer pulled the prank before the official toss took place. Hope burst into laughter at his counterpart’s antics, creating a cheerful moment ahead of the contest. Iyer then went ahead with the official coin toss as the pre-match proceedings continued. The move worked as Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to field first at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Barring the last T20I in Ranchi, all matches in this series have been won by chasing sides. With the series delicately poised at 2-1, it was an important toss to win. Mumbai Cricketer Ayush Mhatre Suffers Serious Hamstring Injury, Recovery Could Take MonthsIndia vs West Indies playing XIIndia: Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer(c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank YadavWest Indies: Shai Hope(w/c), Jewel Andrew, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Keemo Paul, Shamar Springer, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

The bold choice by India to bowl first sparked an explosive start from the West Indies in the T20I match. Captain Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer displayed remarkable aggression, smashing the joint-highest powerplay scores ever recorded against India. In an impressive display, they reached the 100-run mark in a swift 7.4 overs, putting immense pressure on India's bowlers.

West Indies captain Shai Hope continues to torment the Indian bowling attack with yet another fine batting show. Batting first in the IND vs WI 4th T20I in Hyderabad, Hope led from the front with 28-ball half-century. It was his 5th 50+ score on the tour, having scored three centuries earlier across ODI and T20Is. Shai Hope continues dream run- Hundred in 2nd ODI Match.- Hundred in 3rd ODI Match.- Fifty in 1st T20I Match.- Hundred in 2nd T20I Match.- Fifty in 4th T20I Match.5TH FIFTY PLUS SCORES FOR CAPTAIN SHAI HOPE IN THIS TOUR Vs INDIA. pic.twitter.com/oYHobca8QA— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) October 14, 2026 In 7 games on this tour, Shai Hope has three centuries and two half-centuries, making him a thorn in the flesh for the Indian side. In Hyderabad, Hope once again put on a batting masterclass, mixing class with aggression. The WI skipper took his time initially before unleashing his full repertoire of shots on a flat wicket. Hope built crucial partnerships with Jewel Andrew, Shimron Hetmyer and Rovmann Powell to keep the West Indies in chase of a 250+ score.

India captain Shreyas Iyer poked fun at his West Indies counterpart Shai Hope ahead of the toss for the fourth T20I at the Uppal Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday.