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Shai Hope century stuns India as West Indies light up Ranchi with record chase

West Indies stunned India with a record-breaking T20I chase in Ranchi, leveling the five-match series after Shai Hope smashed an unbeaten century. The Caribbean side posted 252 for 4 in just 18.3 overs, surpassing India’s 249 for 5—a total led by Sanju Samson’s 82—with nine balls remaining.

Hope’s 102 became the highest individual score in a successful T20I chase, helping West Indies set the second-highest successful run-chase in the format. The match saw a combined 501 runs scored, with India’s bowlers struggling to contain the aggressive West Indies batting lineup, despite Mayank Yadav’s three-wicket haul.

The victory marked Hope’s second century in under a week, continuing his dominant form and cementing his role as the backbone of West Indies’ batting. The win also broke the previous record for the highest successful chase in T20I history, overshadowing India’s strong start and turning the match into a historic upset.

The JSCA International Stadium Complex witnessed a night where bat dominated ball, with Hope’s leadership proving decisive in a thrilling finish.

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