West Indies produced one of the greatest run chases in men's T20 international history, defeating India by six wickets in the second T20I at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on October 9, 2026.
Chasing a massive target of 250, West Indies reached 252/4 in just 18.3 overs, with nine balls remaining. Captain Shai Hope played a sensational unbeaten innings of 102 from 45 balls, while Sherfane Rutherford smashed 84 from 37 deliveries.
The result gave West Indies their highest successful T20I run chase and the second-highest successful chase in men's T20 international history. It also levelled the five-match series at 1-1.
India vs West Indies 2nd T20I 2026: Match Summary
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I |
| Date | October 9, 2026 |
| Venue | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi |
| India | 249/5 (20 overs) |
| West Indies | 252/4 (18.3 overs) |
| Result | West Indies won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Shai Hope |
| Series Status | Level 1-1 |
Shai Hope's Unbeaten 102 Scripts a Historic Chase
West Indies captain Shai Hope delivered an extraordinary innings under pressure, scoring an unbeaten 102 from just 45 deliveries.
With a target of 250 ahead of his side, Hope had to combine aggression with responsibility, especially after West Indies lost two wickets in the opening over.
Instead of allowing India to dictate the match, Hope counterattacked and kept the required run rate under control.
He reached his half-century in 24 balls and continued attacking India's bowlers throughout the middle overs.
Hope eventually sealed the victory with a six off Axar Patel in the 19th over, completing both his century and West Indies' remarkable chase.
West Indies Recover From 5/2 to Chase 250
The chase began disastrously for West Indies as Mayank Yadav dismissed Kamil Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer off successive deliveries in the opening over.
At 5/2, India appeared to have created the perfect opportunity to defend their enormous total.
Mayank later removed Rovman Powell for 24, leaving West Indies three wickets down.
However, Hope refused to let the early setbacks determine the result. He rebuilt the innings before joining forces with Sherfane Rutherford in a partnership that completely transformed the contest.
Sherfane Rutherford Smashes 84 Off 37 Balls
Sherfane Rutherford produced one of the most destructive supporting innings of the match, hammering 84 from just 37 balls.
His innings included seven fours and seven sixes, and he reached his half-century in only 24 deliveries.
Rutherford attacked India's spin bowlers with exceptional power, repeatedly clearing the boundary and reducing the pressure on Hope.
Hope and Rutherford added 120 runs for the fourth wicket, turning what initially looked like a difficult chase into a realistic winning opportunity.
India also missed a crucial opportunity when Rutherford was dropped on 38. He capitalised on that reprieve to score another 46 runs.
Romario Shepherd Provides the Finishing Firepower
After Rutherford's dismissal, Romario Shepherd continued the assault with a rapid unbeaten 34 from 13 deliveries.
Shepherd's aggressive stroke play ensured West Indies did not lose momentum during the closing stages.
West Indies scored heavily in the 17th and 18th overs, leaving Hope with a manageable equation before he completed the chase in the 19th.
India Post 249/5 Despite West Indies' Fightback
Earlier, India had produced an outstanding batting performance to post 249/5 in their 20 overs.
Sanju Samson led the innings with a brilliant 82 from 41 balls, striking nine fours and four sixes.
Abhishek Sharma provided an aggressive start with 20 from 12 balls, while Ishan Kishan contributed 43 from 22 deliveries.
India appeared on course for a formidable total as Samson dominated the Powerplay and middle overs.
Sanju Samson's 82 Sets Up India's Massive Total
Sanju Samson was India's standout batter, reaching his half-century in just 21 deliveries.
He shared a 97-run second-wicket partnership with Ishan Kishan and punished West Indies whenever the bowlers missed their lengths.
Samson's innings came at a strike rate of 200 and placed India in a commanding position.
However, his dismissal for 82 prevented him from converting the innings into a century.
Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma Accelerate at the Death
India's middle order briefly lost momentum after the dismissals of Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube and Sanju Samson.
Captain Shreyas Iyer responded with an aggressive 40 from 18 balls, while Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 44 from 18 deliveries.
The pair added 83 runs from just 32 balls, helping India finish strongly and reach their highest T20I total against West Indies.
At the halfway stage, a target of 250 appeared extremely challenging, but West Indies had other plans.
Mayank Yadav Takes Three Wickets but India Lose
Mayank Yadav gave India a sensational start with the ball, dismissing two West Indies batters in consecutive deliveries during the opening over.
He later removed Rovman Powell and finished with figures of 3/36 from three overs.
However, India's remaining bowlers struggled to contain Hope, Rutherford and Shepherd.
Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Rutherford but conceded 53 runs in his four overs, while the visitors maintained relentless pressure on India's bowling attack.
Records Broken in India vs West Indies 2nd T20I
- West Indies' highest successful T20I chase: 252/4 against India.
- Second-highest successful men's T20I chase: Behind South Africa's 259/4 against West Indies in 2023.
- Shai Hope: Unbeaten 102 from 45 balls in a historic run chase.
- India's highest T20I total against West Indies: 249/5.
- Combined match runs: 501 across the two innings.
- West Indies victory margin: Six wickets with nine balls remaining.
Where India Lost the Match: Bowling, Fielding and Dew
India's defeat was particularly disappointing because they had scored 249 runs and reduced West Indies to 5/2 in the first over.
The dropped catch offered to Rutherford on 38 proved expensive. The West Indies batter added another 46 runs and helped build a match-changing partnership with Hope.
Dew also appeared to complicate India's bowling plans, making it difficult for the spinners to maintain control as the chase progressed.
Nevertheless, West Indies deserve considerable credit for their batting execution. Hope and Rutherford consistently attacked scoring opportunities rather than allowing the required run rate to rise.
India vs West Indies T20I Series Level at 1-1
West Indies' record-breaking victory has brought the five-match series level at 1-1.
India must now review their bowling combinations and fielding execution before the third T20I, scheduled for October 11 in Indore.
West Indies, meanwhile, will enter the next match with confidence after completing one of the most extraordinary run chases in T20I history.
Conclusion: A Historic Night for West Indies Cricket
The second T20I in Ranchi will be remembered as a remarkable example of modern T20 batting.
India's 249/5 looked capable of winning most matches, but Shai Hope's unbeaten century, Sherfane Rutherford's 84 and Romario Shepherd's explosive finish turned the contest in West Indies' favour.
West Indies' six-wicket victory was not simply a successful chase. It was a record-breaking performance that changed the direction of the series and reminded the cricket world that even 250 can be chased in T20 cricket.
