West Indies beat India to level T20 series as Hope continues record run

Shai Hope’s 102 gives West Indies a 24-run series-levelling win over India in fourth cricket T20 as another record falls.Published On 14 Oct 202614 Oct 2026Shai Hope set a West Indies record by reaching 102 not out as West Indies beat India by 24 runs Wednesday in the fourth cricket T20 to level the five-match series at 2-2.Hope hit nine sixes and four fours in his third T20 century – the most for a West Indies batter – as the visitors piled up 247-3 in 20 overs. India had won the toss and opted to bowl.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4What led Manchester United’s Martinez to meltdown in Madrid – all to knowlist 2 of 4Real Madrid’s Vinicius banned for Clasico after hair-pull red cardlist 3 of 4Ronaldo’s among three Saudi Arabia games postponed due to Houthi attackslist 4 of 4Man City’s appeal over 114 charges to be heard by January, regulator saysend of listIt was the second-highest first innings total in T20s against India, trailing England’s 257-3 in Southampton this year.In reply, Sanju Samson hit 56 off 23 balls but India was down to 130-5 and the chase never took off. It finished with 223 in 19.3 overs.Keemo Paul picked 5-41 for his second five-wicket haul in T20s...