West Indies defeated India by six wickets in the second T20I at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on 9 October 2026. Chasing 250, the visitors reached 252/4 in 18.3 overs with nine balls remaining—their highest successful chase in men's T20 internationals.
India vs West Indies 2nd T20I Result
India: 249/5 in 20 overs
West Indies: 252/4 in 18.3 overs
Result: West Indies won by 6 wickets with 9 balls remaining
Series: Five-match series level 1-1
Player of the Match: Shai Hope
India Post 249 After Samson's Explosive 82
After West Indies chose to field, India compiled 249/5—their highest T20I total against the Caribbean side. Sanju Samson led the charge with 82, while Ishan Kishan contributed 43 during a rapid 97-run partnership that gave the innings early momentum.
India kept accelerating late in the innings. Captain Shreyas Iyer scored 40 from 18 balls and Tilak Varma finished unbeaten on 44 from 18, their 83-run stand ensuring the hosts reached a formidable total despite Roston Chase's three wickets.
Mayank Yadav Rocks West Indies Early
West Indies' chase began badly when Mayank Yadav removed Kamil Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer with successive deliveries in the opening over. He later dismissed Rovman Powell for 24, leaving the visitors 58/3 and India apparently in control.
The required rate remained steep, but Hope continued to attack without losing shape. The West Indies captain found the boundary regularly and prevented India from building pressure after the early wickets.
Hope and Rutherford Transform the Chase
Hope and Sherfane Rutherford changed the match with a 120-run fourth-wicket partnership. Rutherford attacked India's middle-overs bowling for 84 from 37 balls, hitting seven fours and seven sixes. He had been dropped on 38, a reprieve that proved costly for India.
Shai Hope completed his second T20I hundred and remained unbeaten on 102 from 45 balls, with six fours and nine sixes. His balance of control and power kept West Indies ahead of the asking rate even after Rutherford was dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav.
Romario Shepherd Finishes the Record Chase
Romario Shepherd supplied the final acceleration, scoring an unbeaten 34 from 13 balls. Together with Hope, he carried West Indies to 252/4 in 18.3 overs and completed the chase with nine deliveries unused.
The pursuit surpassed West Indies' previous best successful T20I chase and became the second-highest successful chase in men's T20I history. It also erased the advantage India had earned through their eight-wicket win in the series opener.
Series Level at 1-1
West Indies' victory leaves the five-match series level at 1-1. The third T20I is scheduled for Sunday in Indore, where both teams will look for greater control after a Ranchi contest that produced 501 runs in 38.3 overs.
India's batting depth remains a positive, but the hosts will review the dropped chance and their inability to contain Hope and Rutherford after reducing West Indies to 58/3. For the visitors, the performance demonstrated the full power of their middle order.
Key Performances
- Shai Hope: 102 not out from 45 balls, including six fours and nine sixes.
- Sherfane Rutherford: 84 from 37 balls, with seven fours and seven sixes.
- Romario Shepherd: 34 not out from 13 balls.
- Sanju Samson: 82 as India posted 249/5.
- Tilak Varma: 44 not out from 18 balls.
- Shreyas Iyer: 40 from 18 balls.
- Mayank Yadav: Three wickets, including two in consecutive balls in the first over.
- Roston Chase: Three wickets for West Indies.
Series update: Read how India won the third T20I by 14 runs to take a 2-1 lead.
Sources
- BCCI — India vs West Indies second T20I official match centre
- ESPNcricinfo — India vs West Indies second T20I full scorecard
- Reuters — Hope century powers West Indies to record chase
Scores, result, Player of the Match and individual performances were checked against the cited match reports and official match centre on 10 October 2026.