Delhi: In the second T20 match played on Friday at JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, there was such a storm of runs which surprised the fans. Batting first, India scored a huge score of 249 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs on the strength of Sanju Samson's explosive batting.
However, West Indies achieved the target of 250 runs by losing 4 wickets in just 18.3 overs on the basis of captain Shai Hope's unbeaten century and Sherfane Rutherford's stormy innings and registered a spectacular victory by 6 wickets. West Indies has become the team chasing the second highest target in T20I. With this win the series is tied at 1-1.
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Sanju Samson scored 82 runs in 41 balls
Sanju Samson gave a stormy start to the Indian team after losing the toss and coming to bat first. Sanju scored 82 runs in just 41 balls, which included 9 fours and 4 sixes. During this time, Ishan Kishan supported him well, who scored 43 runs in 22 balls. There was an explosive partnership of 97 runs in just 43 balls between the two for the second wicket.
After both of them were out, captain Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Verma attacked the bowlers. Iyer batted aggressively and returned to the pavilion after scoring 40 runs in 18 balls. At the same time, Tilak played an unbeaten inning of 44 runs in 18 balls. Both added 83 runs in 32 balls for the fifth wicket, due to which India scored 249/5 in 20 overs. Roston Chase was the most successful bowler for West Indies, taking 3 wickets for 24 runs in 4 overs.
West Indies had a very bad start
The Caribbean team, which came to chase the huge target of 250 runs, had a very bad start. Fast bowler Mayank Yadav dismissed Kamil Puran and Shimron Hetmyer in two consecutive balls in his very first over. Puran was out after scoring 4 runs, while Hetmyer could not even open the account. After this Mayank sent Rovman Powell to the pavilion on a personal score of 24 runs.
Rutherford missed a century
After 3 wickets fell for 58 runs, captain Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford attacked the Indian bowlers. There was a match-winning partnership of 120 runs in just 54 balls between the two for the fourth wicket. Rutherford played a brilliant inning of 84 runs in 37 balls with the help of 7 fours and 7 sixes.
Hope scored second century in T20I
At the same time, Captain Hope held one end and scored unbeaten 102 runs in 45 balls. His innings included 6 fours and 9 skyscraper sixes.
After Rutherford was out, Romario Shepherd scored quickly. He scored unbeaten 34 runs in just 13 balls and along with Hope, helped West Indies win in 18.3 overs. The Caribbean team scored 252/4 and won the match by 6 wickets.
West Indies make history with a sensational chase in Ranchi to level the T20I series 1-1 against India 🔥 📝:
— ICC (@ICC) October 9, 2026
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Indian bowlers were badly beaten
Mayank Yadav took 3 wickets for 36 runs in 3 overs, but the rest of the Indian bowlers failed to stop the runs. Akshar Patel gave away 63 runs in 3.3 overs. Kuldeep Yadav got one wicket for 53 runs in 4 overs, while Arshdeep Singh spent 45 runs in 4 overs.
FAQ
Which team won the second T20 match between India and West Indies?
West Indies defeated India by 6 wickets in the second T20 match played in Ranchi. The Indian team had scored 249/5 runs, in response to which West Indies achieved the target by scoring 252/4 runs in 18.3 overs.
How many runs did Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford score in the second T20 against India?
West Indies captain Shai Hope scored unbeaten 102 runs in 45 balls, while Sherfane Rutherford played a stormy innings of 84 runs in 37 balls. The brilliant batting of both played an important role in the victory of West Indies.