The second match of the ongoing five-match series between India and the West Indies was played in Ranchi on October 9. In this encounter, the West Indies secured a 6-wicket victory, successfully chasing down the highest score ever set against India in their T20 history.
Batting first, India set a formidable target of 250 runs for the Caribbean team. In response, driven by a brilliant innings from captain Shai Hope, the West Indies achieved the target in 18.3 overs, losing four wickets in the process.
The Caribbean captain played a match-winning, unbeaten knock of 102* off 45 balls. This marked the fastest T20I century by a West Indies captain against Ind. With this victory, the West Indies leveled the five-match T20 series at 1-1.
India posted a strong total of 249 runs
To elaborate on the match, the West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl. Batting first, India posted a strong total of 249 runs for the loss of five wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
For Team India, Sanju Samson scored 82, Ishan Kishan made 43, and captain Shreyas Iyer contributed 40 runs. Towards the end, Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 44* off 18 balls. On the bowling front for the West Indies, Roston Chase claimed 3 wickets, while Shamar Springer took 2.
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Subsequently, the West Indies displayed exceptional batting to easily chase down the target of 250 runs in 18.3 overs, losing four wickets. For the Caribbean side, captain Shai Hope (102*) and Romario Shepherd (34*) remained unbeaten. Additionally, Sherfane Rutherford played a useful innings of 84 runs, and Rovman Powell scored 24. For India, Mayank Yadav claimed 3 wickets and Kuldeep Yadav took 1.
