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'Success doesn't have to be series wins': Hope after rain washes out 5th T20I

West Indies captain Shai Hope framed their 2-2 draw with India in the five-match T20I series as a milestone of progress rather than a missed opportunity, especially after rain halted the decider in Bengaluru. The Caribbean side’s last bilateral series victory in India dates back over two decades, making their push to a tied result a significant step forward.

Hope highlighted the collective effort of his bowlers, with Keemo Paul (8 wickets), Shamar Springer (7), and Roston Chase (6) leading the attack, including Paul’s five-wicket haul in the fourth match, where West Indies defended a target of 248. Springer’s late-game contributions in both wickets and death overs further underscored the depth of the bowling unit, a key factor in their resilience throughout the series.

Hope’s own bat also shone, as he topped the scoring charts with 261 runs across four innings, including two centuries and a half-century, at a strike rate above 190. The 31-year-old credited his success to unwavering self-belief and consistency, noting that his approach remained unchanged despite the high-pressure environment.

Meanwhile, India’s chase in the rain-interrupted fifth match saw Ishan Kishan (30 off 10) and Naman Dhir (unbeaten 24 off 6) fire early, though Springer and Paul each claimed two wickets before the match was called off.

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