IND vs WI 4th T20I 2026: Hope 102*, Paul 5-41, Series 2-2
Published on October 14, 2026
Summary Overview: West Indies beat India by 24 runs in the 4th T20I in Hyderabad. Shai Hope hit 102* and Keemo Paul took 5 for 41 to level the series 2-2 before the Bengaluru decider.
Two Centuries in One Series: Shai Hope and Keemo Paul Stun India in Hyderabad
Who won?
West Indies, by 24 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. They made 247 for 3, and India were all out for 223 in 19.3 overs.
Who starred?
Captain Shai Hope hit 102 not out off 50 balls, his second century of the series. Keemo Paul took 5 for 41, including three wickets in four balls.
What does it mean?
The five-match series is level at 2-2, so it all comes down to the decider.
When is the decider?
Saturday, October 17 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, at 7:00 PM IST (6:30 PM PKT, 9:30 AM ET).
Match Report: West Indies Hit Back Again
India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl. It did not work out.
For readers new to cricket: in a T20 International (T20I), each team bats for up to 20 overs (an over is six legal deliveries). A team wins by runs when it bats first and the other side cannot reach its total.
West Indies' Innings: Hope Hits 102*
West Indies raced to 79 in the powerplay (the first six overs, when only two fielders may stand outside the inner circle). Jewel Andrew (21) went at 52 for 1, but Shimron Hetmyer smashed 33 off 12 balls in a stand of 58 off 24 with Hope.
Hope kept going and finished on 102 not out off 50 balls, with 4 fours and 9 sixes. He and Sherfane Rutherford (49 not out off 26) added an unbroken 91 off 43 balls for the fourth wicket.
West Indies hit 16 sixes and finished on 247 for 3. India's quicks struggled with their lines: Mayank Yadav and Arshdeep Singh each went for 52 from four overs and bowled 12 wides between them.
"Surface was holding more than we thought," Hope said afterwards.
India's Chase: Samson Fires, Paul Strikes
India matched West Indies early, scoring 80 in the powerplay. Sanju Samson blasted 56 off 23 balls (6 fours, 4 sixes).
Then Keemo Paul struck twice in the fifth over. He had Samson caught by Hetmyer at 60 for 1, then Ishan Kishan (6) at 67 for 2. Iyer (16) fell at 97 for 3.
Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie took two wickets in two balls in the 12th over: Abhishek Sharma (29), caught, and Naman Dhir, stumped by Hope first ball. India were 130 for 5.
Tilak Varma (43 off 25) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (41 off 20, 4 sixes) kept India alive with 70 off 32 balls. But Romario Shepherd removed Tilak at 200 for 6, and India needed 48 from 18 balls.
Turning Point: Paul's Three in Four Balls
In the 19th over, Paul ended the contest. He removed Nitish Kumar Reddy, bowled Prince Yadav first ball, and then had Axar Patel caught. India went from 212 for 6 to 213 for 9 in four deliveries.
Arshdeep Singh then retired hurt with discomfort in his left shoulder, with no batters left to come in. India's innings ended on 223.
Paul finished with 5 for 41, reported as the second-best figures by a West Indies bowler against India in T20Is, behind Obed McCoy's 6 for 17. "Slower balls were gripping tonight," he said.
"We didn't execute our lines and lengths well," admitted Iyer.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Shai Hope (c, wk) | West Indies | 102* (50), 4 fours, 9 sixes |
| Sanju Samson | India | 56 (23), 6 fours, 4 sixes |
| Sherfane Rutherford | West Indies | 49* (26) |
| Tilak Varma | India | 43 (25) |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | India | 41 (20), 4 sixes |
| Shimron Hetmyer | West Indies | 33 (12) |
| Keemo Paul | West Indies | 5 for 41 (4 overs) |
| Gudakesh Motie | West Indies | 2 for 13 (2 overs) |
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Innings Comparison
| Phase / Metric | West Indies | India |
| Powerplay (Overs 1–6) | 79/1 | 80/2 |
| Total Score | 247/3 (20.0 overs) | 223 all out (19.3 overs) |
| Sixes | 16 | 13 |
| Extras | 18 (13 wides) | 24 (16 wides) |
Series So Far
| Match | Date | Venue | Result / Details | Series Standing |
| 1st T20I | Tue, Oct 6 | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | India won by 8 wickets (WI 171/10 vs IND 172/2 in 14.4 ov) | IND 1–0 WI |
| 2nd T20I | Fri, Oct 9 | JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi | West Indies won by 6 wickets (IND 249/5 vs WI 252/4 in 18.3 ov) | 1–1 Tied |
| 3rd T20I | Sun, Oct 11 | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | India won by 14 runs (IND 223/10 vs WI 209/7 in 20.0 ov) | IND 2–1 WI |
| 4th T20I | Wed, Oct 14 | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad | West Indies won by 24 runs (WI 247/3 vs IND 223/10 in 19.3 ov) | 2–2 Tied |
| 5th T20I | Sat, Oct 17 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Series Decider | TBD |
The Decider: 5th T20I in Bengaluru
| Match | Date | Venue | Local (IST) | PKT | ET |
| 5th T20I (Decider) | Sat, Oct 17 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 9:30 AM |
Local time is India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30). West Indies time is Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4), used in most of the Caribbean (Jamaica is an hour behind). ET is US Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4). In the UK, the match starts at 2:30 PM BST.
India will be waiting on news of Arshdeep's shoulder. His availability for Bengaluru depends on a medical assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the India vs West Indies 4th T20I 2026?
West Indies, by 24 runs in Hyderabad, to level the series 2-2.
Who was Player of the Match?
Shai Hope, for his unbeaten 102 off 50 balls.
How many centuries has Shai Hope scored in this T20I series?
Two: 102 not out off 45 balls in the 2nd T20I in Ranchi, and 102 not out off 50 balls in Hyderabad.
What happened to Arshdeep Singh?
He retired hurt with discomfort in his left shoulder late in India's chase, which ended the innings at 223.
When is the 5th T20I?
Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, at 7:00 PM IST.
Related Guides and Series Coverage
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