West Indies won the second India vs West Indies T20 in Ranchi by six wickets on Friday. India made 249/5. The Hindu reported that West Indies reached the target in 18.3 overs.
India vs West Indies T20: the chase
Captain Shai Hope scored 102 not out off 45 balls, The Hindu reported. Sherfane Rutherford added 84 off 37 balls. The pair put on a 120-run stand. It was West Indies’ highest successful T20I chase.
Key Facts
- India 249/5; West Indies 252/4 in 18.3 overs (India Today)
- Shai Hope 102* off 45 balls (ESPNcricinfo, The Hindu)
- Rutherford 84, Samson 82
- Series level 1-1
India's innings
Sanju Samson top-scored with 82 off 41 balls. Ishan Kishan made 43. Mayank Yadav took three wickets for 36. The series is level at 1-1, with the third match in Indore on 11 October, the ICC said.
Sources: The Hindu · ESPNcricinfo · ICC
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