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Tilak's wicket the 'turning point' in India's loss to West Indies in the fourth T20I, says Sanju Samson

India’s hopes of a series win in the five-match T20I series against the West Indies crumbled in Hyderabad as the visitors secured a 24-run victory in the fourth match, leveling the contest at 2-2. Chasing a revised target of 248 on a relaid pitch, India’s batting collapsed after Tilak Varma’s dismissal by Romario Shepherd, ending a promising partnership with Nitish Kumar Reddy that had briefly reignited their chase.

West Indies’ captain Shai Hope anchored their innings with an unbeaten century (102 off 50), while Keemo Paul’s explosive bowling (5/41 in 4 overs) dismantled India’s top order, leaving them 223 runs short in just 19.3 overs. The loss marked a turning point in the series, with India now needing a win in the final match in Bengaluru to reclaim the upper hand, though concerns linger over Arshdeep Singh’s fitness after he was struck by a short ball from Shamar Joseph and retired hurt during the match.

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