West Indies beat India by 24 runs in the fourth T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, levelling the five-match series 2-2 and setting up a winner-takes-all decider. Captain Shai Hope’s unbeaten 102 off 50 balls powered the visitors to a towering 247/3 after India won the toss and chose to bowl, and Keemo Paul’s five-wicket haul then tore through India’s chase as the hosts were bowled out for 223 in 19.4 overs. Hope was named Player of the Match for his match-defining century. Check out our preview of the fourth T20I for the pre-match team news and pitch report.
India arrived in Hyderabad leading the series 2-1 and hoping to seal it with a game to spare, but the West Indies had other ideas. After being sent in, they produced the most commanding batting display of the tour, and when India fought back in the chase, Paul’s 5/41 slammed the door shut.
West Indies Innings: Hope’s Hundred Takes Visitors to 247/3
India’s decision to bowl first backfired spectacularly. Shai Hope led from the front, anchoring the innings and finishing with a flourish — reaching his hundred with a six off the final ball of the innings. His 102 not out came off just 50 balls and featured four fours and nine sixes at a strike rate of 204.00, marking his third hundred in T20 internationals.
Hope found able partners throughout. Jewel Andrew gave the innings early momentum with 21 off 16 before falling to Axar Patel at 52/1 in the fifth over. Shimron Hetmyer then exploded for 33 off just 12 balls, striking at 275.00, before being caught and bowled by Prince Yadav with the score on 110/2 in the ninth over. Rovman Powell added a brisk 24 off 17, and when he fell at 156/3 in the 13th over, Hope and Sherfane Rutherford produced an unbroken 91-run stand off only 43 balls — Rutherford’s unbeaten 49 off 26 balls (4×4, 3×6) providing the perfect finish.
India’s bowlers had a night to forget. Mayank Yadav (4-0-52-0) and Arshdeep Singh (4-0-52-1) both went at 13 an over, Axar Patel (4-0-45-1) was expensive, and Naman Dhir’s solitary over cost 19 runs. Only Prince Yadav (4-0-36-1) maintained any control as West Indies posted 247/3 — the highest total of the series so far.
India’s Chase: Samson’s Blitz, Then Paul’s Five-Wicket Wrecking Ball
Chasing 248, India needed a fast start and got one. Sanju Samson smashed 56 off just 23 balls, including six fours and four sixes, racing India to 60/0 inside the fifth over. But the moment Samson holed out to Shimron Hetmyer off Keemo Paul in the fourth over, the innings lost its direction.
Ishan Kishan (6) and captain Shreyas Iyer (16) fell cheaply to Paul and Shamar Springer, and though Abhishek Sharma (29 off 24) steadied things briefly, West Indies struck twice in two balls — Abhishek caught off Gudakesh Motie (11.3) and Naman Dhir stumped by Hope first ball (11.4) — to leave India 130/5.
Tilak Varma (43 off 25) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (41 off 20) briefly revived hopes with a counter-attacking stand that took India to 200/6 by the 17th over. But Paul returned to destroy the tail: Nitish and Prince Yadav fell in the same over (18.2, 18.3), Axar Patel followed next over (18.5), and Arshdeep Singh retired out at 223 with two balls of the innings left — India all out for 223, 24 runs short.
Paul’s 4-0-41-5 was the decisive spell, removing Samson, Kishan, Nitish, Prince Yadav and Axar Patel. Motie (2-0-13-2) was superb in support, while Romario Shepherd (1/32) and Shamar Springer (1/40) chipped in.
Key Performances
- Shai Hope (102 not out, 50 balls): A captain’s knock — nine sixes, a strike rate of 204, and Player of the Match honours.
- Keemo Paul (4-0-41-5): Removed Samson and Kishan in the powerplay, then returned to take three wickets in the death overs and close out the chase.
- Sanju Samson (56, 23 balls): India’s only spark with the bat, gone too soon.
- Sherfane Rutherford (49 not out, 26 balls): The late surge that pushed WI past 240.
- Shimron Hetmyer (33, 12 balls): A 275 strike-rate cameo that broke the back of India’s new-ball plans.
Records and Notes
- The five-match series is now level 2-2 — the fifth T20I is a straight decider.
- West Indies’ 247/3 is the highest team total of the series so far.
- Shai Hope’s 102 not out is the first hundred of the tour by either side.
What It Means for the Series
India had gone 2-1 up in the series after a record chase in the second T20I and a 14-run win in the third T20I, and will be disappointed to let that lead slip after conceding 247 and collapsing from a strong position in the chase. Their death bowling leaked runs all night and the middle order crumbled when the asking rate climbed. West Indies, meanwhile, now believe: Hope’s form, Rutherford’s finishing and Paul’s new-ball-and-death versatility make them genuine contenders in the decider.
The fifth and final T20I takes place on October 17 in Bengaluru, where the series winner will be crowned. After four run-fests, expect another high-scoring thriller.
Full Scorecard
All numbers below are verified from the official scorecard — see the full scorecard on ESPNcricinfo for ball-by-ball coverage.
West Indies Innings — 247/3 (20 overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Hope | not out | 102 | 50 | 4 | 9 | 204.00 |
| Jewel Andrew | lbw b Axar Patel | 21 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 131.25 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | c & b Prince Yadav | 33 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 275.00 |
| Rovman Powell | c Sanju Samson b Arshdeep Singh | 24 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 141.18 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | not out | 49 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 188.46 |
Extras: 18 (b 0, lb 4, w 13, nb 1, p 0)
Fall of wickets: 52-1 (Jewel Andrew, 4.2 ov), 110-2 (Shimron Hetmyer, 8.2 ov), 156-3 (Rovman Powell, 12.5 ov)
Did not bat: Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Shamar Springer, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayank Yadav | 4 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 13.00 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 13.00 |
| Prince Yadav | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 |
| Naman Dhir | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19.00 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 3 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 13.00 |
India Innings — 223 all out (19.4 overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | c Shimron Hetmyer b Keemo Paul | 56 | 23 | 6 | 4 | 243.48 |
| Abhishek Sharma | c Shamar Springer b Gudakesh Motie | 29 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 120.83 |
| Ishan Kishan | c Jewel Andrew b Keemo Paul | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Shreyas Iyer | c Jewel Andrew b Shamar Springer | 16 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 145.45 |
| Tilak Varma | c Rovman Powell b Romario Shepherd | 43 | 25 | 2 | 3 | 172.00 |
| Naman Dhir | st Shai Hope b Gudakesh Motie | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | c Rovman Powell b Keemo Paul | 41 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 205.00 |
| Axar Patel | c Sherfane Rutherford b Keemo Paul | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Prince Yadav | b Keemo Paul | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Arshdeep Singh | retired out | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Mayank Yadav | not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Extras: 24 (b 4, lb 3, w 16, nb 1, p 0)
Fall of wickets: 60-1 (Sanju Samson, 4.1 ov), 67-2 (Ishan Kishan, 4.4 ov), 97-3 (Shreyas Iyer, 8.2 ov), 130-4 (Abhishek Sharma, 11.3 ov), 130-5 (Naman Dhir, 11.4 ov), 200-6 (Tilak Varma, 16.6 ov), 212-7 (Nitish Kumar Reddy, 18.2 ov), 212-8 (Prince Yadav, 18.3 ov), 213-9 (Axar Patel, 18.5 ov), 223-10 (Arshdeep Singh, 19.4 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roston Chase | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 10.75 |
| Shamar Joseph | 2.3 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 18.80 |
| Romario Shepherd | 3 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 10.67 |
| Keemo Paul | 4 | 0 | 41 | 5 | 10.25 |
| Shamar Springer | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 2 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 6.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the India vs West Indies 4th T20I?
West Indies won by 24 runs in Hyderabad on October 14, 2026.
What were the final scores in the 4th T20I?
West Indies made 247/3 in 20 overs, and India were bowled out for 223 in 19.4 overs.
Who was the Player of the Match in the 4th T20I?
West Indies captain Shai Hope, for his unbeaten 102 off 50 balls.
Who took the most wickets in the match?
Keemo Paul took 5/41 for West Indies, the best bowling figures of the game.
What is the series score after the 4th T20I?
The five-match series is level 2-2.
When and where is the 5th T20I decider?
The series decider will be played on October 17 in Bengaluru.
Conclusion
Hyderabad delivered a classic. West Indies’ 247/3 was built on Shai Hope’s masterclass and a fearless finish, and Keemo Paul’s five-wicket haul ensured India’s spirited chase ended 24 runs short. With the series now tied 2-2, the fifth T20I in Bengaluru on October 17 is a straight shootout for the trophy — and if the first four games are anything to go by, fans are in for another run-fest.
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