Hope’s blazing 88 powers West Indies to thrilling win over India
A six-filled assault and a disciplined final push give the hosts the edge in a remarkable T20 finish
West Indies vs India
West Indies has won the match by 2 runs
Shai Hope’s explosive 88 from 42 balls set up a dramatic West Indies triumph over India, with the hosts prevailing by two runs in a high-scoring T20 contest. Hope struck eight fours and six sixes, earning Player of the Match honours as West Indies finished on 226-5 from their 20 overs.
Nicholas Pooran provided vital support with a rapid 66 from 32 balls, adding six fours and four sixes to keep the innings surging through the middle overs. West Indies maintained the pressure all the way to the finish, producing a total that demanded an exceptional chase.
India responded with an equally forceful effort, reaching 224-6 after their 20 overs. Suryakumar Yadav led the reply with 86 from 44 deliveries, clearing the ropes six times and finding the boundary seven times, but India ultimately fell just short of the target.
Alzarri Joseph was central to West Indies’ defence, claiming 3-36 from four overs. Shamar Joseph also made a decisive contribution with 2-45, while India’s Mohammed Shami returned 2-34. The result underlined the fine margins of a contest in which both teams crossed 220 and the outcome remained uncertain until the final moments.