West Indies registered an impressive 24-run victory over India in the fourth T20 International at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on October 14, 2026. A brilliant unbeaten century from captain Shai Hope and a five-wicket haul from Keemo Paul helped the visitors level the five-match T20I series at 2-2.
Batting first after India elected to bowl, West Indies posted a massive total of 247/3 in 20 overs. India fought back during the chase, with Sanju Samson scoring a quickfire half-century, but Keemo Paul's outstanding bowling performance turned the game in West Indies' favour. India were bowled out for 223 in 19.3 overs.
With the series now level, the fifth and final T20I promises to be an exciting contest between the two teams.
India vs West Indies 4th T20I: Match Highlights
Here are the important details from the fourth T20I between India and West Indies.
Match DetailsInformationMatchIndia vs West Indies, 4th T20IDateOctober 14, 2026VenueRajiv Gandhi International Stadium, HyderabadTossIndia elected to bowlWest Indies247/3 in 20 oversIndia223 all out in 19.3 oversResultWest Indies won by 24 runsPlayer of the MatchShai HopeSeries score2-2
Shai Hope's Brilliant Century Powers West Indies to 247/3
West Indies delivered a powerful batting performance after being asked to bat first. Captain Shai Hope led from the front, scoring an unbeaten 102 runs off just 50 balls.
Hope's innings included four boundaries and nine sixes. He maintained an impressive scoring rate throughout the innings and gave the Indian bowlers very few opportunities to control the scoring.
Jewel Andrew provided a quick start with 21 runs off 16 balls before Axar Patel dismissed him. Shimron Hetmyer then added 33 runs off just 12 deliveries, giving the West Indies innings further momentum.
Rovman Powell contributed 24 runs from 17 balls, while Sherfane Rutherford remained unbeaten on 49 off 26 deliveries.
Hope and Rutherford finished the innings strongly, putting together an unbeaten 91-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Hope reached his century with consecutive sixes in the final over, helping West Indies finish at 247/3.
The visitors' total put India under considerable pressure before the chase even began.
Sanju Samson Gives India a Flying Start
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Chasing 248 runs for victory, India needed an aggressive start, and Sanju Samson delivered exactly that.
The Indian wicketkeeper-batter smashed 56 runs off just 23 balls, including six fours and four sixes. His attacking approach briefly gave India hope of completing a remarkable chase.
Abhishek Sharma also contributed 29 runs from 24 deliveries as India got off to a fast start. However, Keemo Paul struck at a crucial moment by dismissing Samson and Ishan Kishan in the fifth over.
Those wickets changed the momentum of the match. India lost further wickets as West Indies tightened their grip on the contest.
Shreyas Iyer scored 16, while Abhishek Sharma's dismissal left India needing another substantial partnership to stay in the chase.
Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy Keep India's Hopes Alive
After losing several wickets, India needed a strong middle-order partnership to remain in contention.
Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy stepped up with an aggressive stand that briefly brought India back into the game. Varma scored 43 runs off 25 balls, while Reddy contributed 41 off 20 deliveries.
The pair added 70 runs for the sixth wicket and attacked the West Indies bowlers whenever an opportunity arose.
However, the partnership ended when Varma was dismissed by Romario Shepherd. Nitish Kumar Reddy followed shortly afterwards, leaving India with a difficult task.
Once the partnership was broken, West Indies regained control and continued taking wickets at regular intervals.
India eventually finished on 223 all out in 19.3 overs, falling 24 runs short of the target.
Keemo Paul Takes Five Wickets to Seal the Victory
While Shai Hope dominated with the bat, Keemo Paul emerged as the standout performer with the ball.
Paul finished with figures of 5/41 in four overs, delivering crucial breakthroughs at important stages of India's innings.
His biggest impact came when he removed Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan in the same over. Later, he dismissed Nitish Kumar Reddy, Prince Yadav and Axar Patel to complete an outstanding five-wicket haul.
Gudakesh Motie also played an important role, taking two wickets for just 13 runs in two overs.
The West Indies bowlers showed composure under pressure, particularly when India threatened to accelerate through the middle overs. Their ability to break partnerships proved decisive in defending the massive total.
India vs West Indies 4th T20I: Top Performers
Top Batters
PlayerTeamRunsBallsShai HopeWest Indies102*50Sanju SamsonIndia5623Sherfane RutherfordWest Indies49*26Tilak VarmaIndia4325Nitish Kumar ReddyIndia4120
Top Bowlers
PlayerTeamFiguresKeemo PaulWest Indies5/41Gudakesh MotieWest Indies2/13Axar PatelIndia1 wicketPrince YadavIndia1 wicket
Source: Official match information and published scorecards.
Why Did India Lose the Fourth T20I?
India's defeat came down to a combination of West Indies' exceptional batting, missed opportunities and crucial breakthroughs during the chase.
1. West Indies Posted a Huge Total
The score of 247/3 gave West Indies a strong advantage. Shai Hope's century and Rutherford's late acceleration meant India had to maintain an extremely high scoring rate throughout their innings.
2. Crucial Wickets Fell at the Wrong Time
Sanju Samson's dismissal was a major turning point. His aggressive batting had given India a chance, but Keemo Paul's strikes against Samson and Ishan Kishan disrupted the chase.
3. Middle-Order Partnership Could Not Last
The partnership between Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy brought India back into contention. However, their dismissals left the lower order with too much to do.
4. Keemo Paul's Bowling Made the Difference
Paul's five wickets prevented India from building the partnerships needed to chase down the target. His performance was one of the biggest reasons West Indies secured the victory.
India vs West Indies T20I Series 2026: Latest Update
The fourth T20I victory brought West Indies level with India at 2-2 in the five-match series.
T20IResult1st T20IIndia won by 8 wickets2nd T20IWest Indies won by 6 wickets3rd T20IIndia won by 14 runs4th T20IWest Indies won by 24 runs5th T20IScheduled for October 17, 2026, in Bengaluru
The final match will decide which team wins the series. With both sides having won two matches each, the contest is set up for an exciting finish.
India will look to improve its bowling performance and deliver a more consistent chase, while West Indies will aim to carry the momentum from Hope's century and Paul's five-wicket haul into the decider.
What Can India Learn From This Defeat?
The fourth T20I highlighted the importance of controlling the opposition's scoring rate and maintaining composure during a high-pressure chase.
India will need to review its bowling plans against aggressive top-order batters, particularly when facing players who can dominate both pace and spin. Better execution in the powerplay and middle overs could help prevent opponents from posting totals close to 250.
With the bat, India's aggressive start showed that the target was not entirely out of reach. However, building partnerships after the powerplay and avoiding clusters of wickets will be essential in future matches.
For West Indies, the match demonstrated the value of combining explosive batting with disciplined bowling at crucial moments..