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Sanju Samson’s 82 in vain as West Indies stun India in record chase

West Indies delivered a sensational comeback in the second T20I against India, chasing down a daunting 250 in just 18.3 overs to level the five-match series at 1-1. Skipper Shai Hope’s explosive unbeaten century (102 off 45 balls) and Sherfane Rutherford’s aggressive 84 off 37 balls propelled the visitors to a record-breaking victory in Ranchi.

India had set a strong platform with opener Sanju Samson’s 82 off 41 balls, supported by key contributions from Ishan Kishan (43), Shreyas Iyer (40), and an unbeaten 44 from Tilak Varma. Despite Roston Chase’s three-wicket haul for West Indies, the hosts’ imposing total ultimately fell short as Hope and Rutherford orchestrated a thrilling finish with nine balls remaining.

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Sanju Samson breaks free in Ranchi to end lean patch with 41-ball 82