Shai Hope’s 45-ball hundred powers West Indies to record 250-run chase as series levels 1-1 in Ranchi
West Indies chased down 250 with nine balls to spare in the second T20I in Ranchi, as Shai Hope made an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls and Sherfane Rutherford hit 84.
West Indies chased down 250 to beat India by six wickets in the second T20 International in Ranchi on Friday, 9 October, with captain Shai Hope hitting an unbeaten century off 45 balls. The result levels the five-match series at 1-1 after India won the opening game in Lucknow.
West Indies finished on 252 for 4 in 18.3 overs, with nine balls to spare, at the JSCA International Stadium Complex.
India post 249 after being sent in
Asked to bat first, India made 249 for 5 in their 20 overs. Sanju Samson top-scored with 82 off 41 balls, according to ANI. Tilak Varma finished unbeaten on 44, while Ishan Kishan made 43 and captain Shreyas Iyer 40.
Mayank Yadav strikes early, then Hope and Rutherford take over
The chase started badly for the visitors. Fast bowler Mayank Yadav removed Kamil Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer off consecutive balls in the first over, leaving West Indies on 5 for 2, The Statesman reported. He later bowled Rovman Powell, who made 24 off 13 balls, in the sixth over to end a 49-run stand with Hope and leave the score at 58 for 3.
From there, Hope and Sherfane Rutherford turned the game. Rutherford struck 84 off 37 balls before he was dismissed, and Romario Shepherd then joined Hope to finish the job.
- Shai Hope: 102 not out off 45 balls
- Sherfane Rutherford: 84 off 37 balls
- Romario Shepherd: 34 not out off 13 balls
- Mayank Yadav: 3 for 36 in three overs
- Kuldeep Yadav: 1 for 53 in four overs
- Axar Patel: 63 runs conceded in 3.3 overs
A record chase
According to ANI, it was West Indies’ highest successful run chase in T20 Internationals and the second-highest successful chase in the format’s history, behind South Africa’s 259 against West Indies at Centurion in 2023.
What Iyer said
India captain Shreyas Iyer pointed to the dew and the pitch after the match, ANI reported.
When the dew factor comes in, it plays a massive role. The margin of error on this wicket was very minor. But credit where due, they batted very well.
Shreyas Iyer, India captain, as quoted by ANI
Iyer also praised Mayank and Samson, saying “both were phenomenal”, and said the three early wickets had “stabilised things” for India.
The series now moves on with three matches left and the teams level.
Sources: The Statesman, ANI.
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