Hope ton, Paul fifer force series decider in Bengaluru

West Indies 247/3 (20 overs)

• Shai Hope 102* (4 fours, 8 sixes)
• Sherfane Rutherford 49 (4 fours, 3 sixes)
• Prince Yadav 1–36
• Axar Patel 1–45

India 223/9 (19.3 overs)

• Sanju Samson 56 (4 fours, 2 sixes)
• Tilak Varma 43 (3 fours, 1 six)
• Keemo Paul 5–41 (including a five‑wicket haul)
• Gudakesh Motie 2–13

Match Summary

• The Hyderabad pitch delivered a high‑scoring game, but West Indies’ bowlers seized control at key moments, securing a rare win while defending a total on Indian soil.
• Shai Hope’s century (102*) was pivotal, out‑scoring the Indian top order and setting a formidable target.
• Keemo Paul’s change‑ups and five‑wicket spell stifled India’s chase, while Gudakesh Motie’s economical spell kept the run rate in check.
• India’s chase faltered early; Samson’s 56 was the only substantial contribution, and the team struggled to maintain momentum after the powerplay.
• West Indies’ batting remained aggressive throughout, with Hope and Rutherford providing the bulk of the runs.
• This victory marks the first time West Indies have defeated India in India while defending a total in a T20I series.