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‘There might be some paddles in the air’ – Kevin Pietersen backs Shai Hope to get IPL contract after Ranchi heroics

Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 off 45 balls powered West Indies to a record chase of 250 in the 2nd T20I against India at Ranchi.

By Adreej Kumar Mitra · Cric Tracker

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 1:51 PM

Key Things to Know

Kevin Pietersen suggested Shai Hope could earn an IPL contract following his match-winning century in Ranchi.
West Indies defeated India by six wickets after successfully chasing a target of 250 runs.
Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls, his third century of the tour in India.

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Kevin Pietersen stated that Shai Hope could attract bids in the IPL auction following his match-winning century against India in Ranchi. Hope struck an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls on October 9, 2026, leading West Indies to a record six-wicket victory over India as they chased down 250 to level the five-match series at 1-1.

West Indies reached 252/4 in 18.3 overs, supported by Sherfane Rutherford's 84 off 37 balls and Romario Shepherd's unbeaten 34. India previously posted 249/5, led by Sanju Samson's 82. The innings marked Hope's third century of the tour and the second-fastest T20I hundred for West Indies.

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