Sport · Singapore Bureau
Hope's century guides Windies to series-levelling victory over India
Shai Hope's second consecutive century steered West Indies to a 24-run victory over India in the fourth Twenty20 international in Hyderabad on Wednesday, drawing the five-match series level at 2-2.
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Hope's dominant batting performance proved decisive as West Indies posted a competitive total, which India fell short of chasing down in their reply. The Windies batsman's second century of the series underscored his significance to the touring team's campaign in India.
The victory in Hyderabad marks a crucial turnaround for West Indies after falling behind in the series. By levelling the contest at 2-2, the Caribbean side has set up a decisive fifth and final Twenty20 international, with both teams now level in their pursuit of overall series success.
The result demonstrates West Indies' ability to compete at the highest level of Twenty20 cricket, with Hope's consistent run-scoring providing the foundation for their resurgence in the series. India will need to regroup and refocus for the remaining match as the tour heads toward its conclusion.