West Indies pulled off a stunning six-wicket victory over India in the second T20 International at Ranchi, chasing down a massive target of 250 runs. India posted 249/5 in 20 overs after Sanju Samson scored 82. Despite Mayank Yadav reducing the visitors to 58/3 early, Shai Hope’s unbeaten 102 off 45 balls and Sherfane Rutherford’s 84 off 37 balls powered West Indies to 252/4 with nine balls to spare, leveling the five-match T20I series 1-1.

West Indies executed one of the highest successful run-chases in T20 International history, defeating India by six wickets in the second T20I at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. Chasing a colossal target of 250 runs, the visitors reached 252/4 in 18.3 overs to level the five-match series 1-1. Player of the Match Shai Hope anchored the historic pursuit with an unbeaten 102 off 45 deliveries, completing the chase with nine balls remaining. (India vs West Indies 2nd T20i scorecard)

India’s dominating batting in the first innings (IND vs WI):

India’s batters dominated early after being sent in to bat on a true Ranchi surface. Sanju Samson spearheaded the attack with a magnificent 82, backed by valuable contributions from Tilak Varma (44), Ishan Kishan (43), and Shreyas Iyer (40). The collective effort pushed India to 249/5 in their 20 overs, setting what appeared to be a match-winning total at the innings break.

Hope and Rutherford Counterattack After Early Collapse
India’s pacer Mayank Yadav created early inroads during the Powerplay, taking three quick wickets to leave West Indies struggling at 58/3. However, Shai Hope joined forces with Sherfane Rutherford to construct a game-changing 120-run partnership for the fourth wicket.

Rutherford smashed 84 off 37 balls, while Hope reached his century off 45 deliveries. The turning point occurred when the duo accumulated 24 runs off Kuldeep Yadav’s final over, shifting the momentum permanently in favor of West Indies.

West Indies successfully chased down a target of 250 runs, finishing at 252/4 in 18.3 overs. Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls to earn the Player of the Match award and guide West Indies to victory.

🔴 SHREYAS IYER BREAKS TEAM INDIA’S UNBEATABLE RECORD 🤯

– Team India had scored 200+ runs 21 times and won on all 21 occasions.

– But today, India scored 200+ runs and still lost the match. 💔

Finally, the winning streak is broken. 🥀 https://t.co/YRjjWMiGHk

— Sam (@cricsam02) October 9, 2026