IND vs WI second T20: Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford dazzle as West Indies draws level

West Indies pulled off a stunning six-wicket victory over India in the second T20I at the JSCA Stadium on October 9, 2026, successfully chasing a 250-run target to draw the series level. Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls alongside Sherfane Rutherford's explosive 84 from 37 deliveries, helping the visitors reach 250 for four in 18.3 overs. The result marked the West Indies' highest successful run chase in T20I history.

Earlier in the match, India posted 249 for five, propelled by Sanju Samson's 82 off 41 balls, alongside rapid contributions from Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, and Tilak Varma. Despite Mayank Yadav's opening three-wicket burst, Hope teamed up with Romario Shepherd, who scored 34 not out from 13 balls, to comfortably wrap up the chase.