The Indian cricket team met the West Indies in the 4th T20 at Hyderabad yesterday on a batting-friendly pitch. Team India lost the contest by 24 runs. Shai Hope played a match-winning innings.

India won the toss and opted to bowl first. West Indies managed to score 247 by losing 3 wickets. Shai Hope was the highest run scorer for West Indies. He cracked an unbeaten 102 off just 50 balls at a strike rate of 204.00 with 9 sixes and 4 fours. Sherfane Rutherford was the second-highest scorer with an unbeaten 49 off 26 balls at a strike rate of 188.46. He hit 3 sixes and 4 fours and gave the finishing touch nicely. Prince Yadav was the most economical bowler for India. His bowling economy was 9.00 with 1 wicket, while Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh also earned 1 wicket.

While chasing 248, opening batter Sanju Samson gave a blistering start to Team India by scoring 56 from 23 balls with 4 sixes and 6 fours. His strike rate was 243.48. Tilak Varma was 2nd highest scorer in this game with 172.00. He smashed 2 fours and 3 sixes.

Team India fell short by just 24 runs. Hope received the player of the match award for his fabulous match-winning performance. Keemo Paul was the standout performer for West Indies with his 5 wickets for 41 runs. Shamar Springer took 1 wicket, and Gudakesh Motie grabbed 2 wickets. West Indies bowled out India for 223. After this game, the series is now 2-2. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, will host the final game of the series on 17 October.

The final T20I promises to be an exciting contest, with both teams aiming to secure the series victory. India will look to improve their bowling performance and build stronger partnerships during the chase, while the West Indies will hope to maintain their momentum after this impressive win. Shai Hope’s outstanding century has set the stage for a thrilling series decider in Bengaluru.

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