Shai Hope century helps West Indies level T20 series against India
West Indies beat India by six wickets on Friday in Ranchi to level their five-match T20 series at 1-1.
West Indies chase record target
The visitors chased down a target of 250 set by India. They finished with nine balls remaining in the innings. This effort marked their highest successful run chase in T20 internationals.
Openers struggle early on
Mayank Yadav dismissed Kamil Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer in the first over. Rovman Powell also fell for 24 runs later in the innings. The team needed a partnership to recover from five wickets down.
Century seals victory for visitors
Shai Hope remained unbeaten on 102 off 45 deliveries. Sherfane Rutherford scored 84 runs in a 120-run partnership with the captain. The win was the second-highest successful chase in men's T20 international history.
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Hope century powers West Indies past India to level T20 series
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Hope hundred fires West Indies to record win over India in second T20
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