IND vs WI: Hope's 102 and Paul's five-for level T20I series 2-2
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West Indies beat India by 24 runs in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad on 14 October 2026, with Shai Hope scoring 102 not out and Keemo Paul taking 5 for 41.
What Happened
West Indies beat India by 24 runs in the fourth Twenty20 international at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, to level the five-match series at 2-2. After India's captain Shreyas Iyer chose to bowl first, West Indies captain Shai Hope hit an unbeaten 102 from 50 balls, with four fours and nine sixes, to lead his side to 247 for 3 in their 20 overs. India's chase was led by Sanju Samson's 56 from 23 balls, but fast bowler Keemo Paul took 5 for 41 from his four overs and India finished on 223 in 19.3 overs. The series will be decided in the fifth and final match in Bengaluru.
Key Facts
- Result: West Indies won by 24 runs; series level at 2-2.
- Venue and date: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, 14 October 2026.
- Toss: India captain Shreyas Iyer won it and chose to bowl.
- West Indies: 247 for 3 in 20 overs. Shai Hope 102 not out (50 balls, four fours, nine sixes); Sherfane Rutherford 49 not out; Shimron Hetmyer 33 from 12 balls.
- India: 223 in 19.3 overs. Sanju Samson 56 (23 balls), Tilak Varma 43 (25), Abhishek Sharma 29 (24).
- Best bowling: Keemo Paul 5 for 41, his second five-wicket haul in T20 internationals.
- Next: the fifth and deciding T20I in Bengaluru.
Why It Matters
India went into the match 2-1 up and needing one more win to take the series. Instead, West Indies produced their most complete performance of the tour. Hope's century was the foundation: he batted through the innings, cleared the boundary nine times and, with quick runs from Hetmyer and Rutherford at the end, pushed the total to a level that put India under pressure from the first ball of the chase.
India were not far away. Samson's 56 from 23 balls and a brisk 43 from Tilak Varma kept the required rate within reach, but Paul kept taking wickets at key moments. It was the second time Paul has taken five wickets in a T20 international. Without a long partnership, India could not keep up with a target of 248, and the innings ended with three balls still to be bowled.
For India, conceding 247 will raise questions about the bowling plans. For West Indies, drawing level away from home gives them a real chance of a series win in Bengaluru. Fans in India will be watching the decider closely.
| Team | Score | Top batter | Best bowler |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 247/3 (20 overs) | Shai Hope 102* | - |
| India | 223 (19.3 overs) | Sanju Samson 56 | Keemo Paul 5/41 (for WI) |
Impact
Short-term: The fifth T20I in Bengaluru becomes a straight decider. India will need a better bowling effort after conceding 247.
Long-term: Hope's form and Paul's wickets strengthen West Indies' T20 core. For India, the decider is a chance to close out a home series that had looked under control at 2-1.
Who is affected: Both teams and their supporters, the India selectors, broadcasters and fans in Bengaluru, and players such as Samson and Tilak Varma who are pushing for regular places.
Key Takeaway
Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 and Keemo Paul's 5 for 41 gave West Indies a 24-run win in Hyderabad and set up a series decider in Bengaluru.
Questions and Answers
Who won the IND vs WI 4th T20I?
West Indies won by 24 runs in Hyderabad on 14 October 2026, levelling the five-match series at 2-2.
Who scored a century in the IND vs WI 4th T20I?
West Indies captain Shai Hope scored 102 not out from 50 balls, with four fours and nine sixes.
Who took five wickets against India?
Keemo Paul took 5 for 41 in four overs, his second five-wicket haul in T20 internationals.
Where is the fifth IND vs WI T20I?
The fifth and deciding match of the series is in Bengaluru.
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