West Indies beat India by 24 runs in the fourth T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on 14 October 2026. Captain Shai Hope made an unbeaten century and fast bowler Keemo Paul took five wickets as the visitors levelled the five-match series at 2-2. The India vs West Indies 2026 series now comes down to a single match, the fifth and final T20I in Bengaluru on 17 October.
India won the toss and chose to bowl first, hoping to keep West Indies quiet on a good batting pitch. West Indies made 247 for 3 instead, their highest total of the series. Chasing 248, India were bowled out for 223 in 19.3 overs, and the game ended with fast bowler Arshdeep Singh retiring hurt.
Quick Answer
West Indies beat India by 24 runs in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad on 14 October 2026. West Indies made 247 for 3 and India were bowled out for 223 in 19.3 overs. The five-match series is level at 2-2, with the decider in Bengaluru on 17 October.
India vs West Indies 4th T20I: Score in Brief
West Indies won the match by 24 runs. The key numbers from both innings are below. In cricket, “247 for 3” means 247 runs scored for the loss of three wickets, and “20 overs” shows a completed innings.
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Shai Hope (captain, wicketkeeper) | 102 not out | 50 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 49 not out | 26 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 33 | 12 |
| Rovman Powell | 24 | 17 |
| Jewel Andrew | 21 | 16 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper) | 56 | 23 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 41 | 20 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 29 | 24 |
| Shreyas Iyer (captain) | 16 |
Keemo Paul was the best bowler on the night with 5 for 41 from his four overs, and Gudakesh Motie took 2 for 13. If scorecards look confusing, our beginner guide to how to read a cricket scorecard explains each column.
How West Indies Reached 247 for 3
West Indies set the tone in the first six overs, the part of a T20 innings called the powerplay, when only two fielders are allowed outside the inner circle. According to the ICC match report, the tourists raced to a fast start after India chose to field.
Shai Hope anchored the innings from start to finish. He faced 50 balls, hit four fours and nine sixes, and finished 102 not out. It was his third century in T20 internationals, the most by any West Indies batter, and his second century of this T20I series. He brought up the milestone with a six off the final ball of the innings.
Hope found support at both ends. Shimron Hetmyer struck a rapid 33 from just 12 balls, and Sherfane Rutherford finished unbeaten on 49 from 26 balls. Hope and Rutherford shared a stand of 91 runs in only 43 balls, which lifted West Indies to 247 for 3, their biggest score of the series.
Keemo Paul Turns the Chase
India replied through Sanju Samson, who raced to fifty in 20 balls, matching his fastest T20I half-century. At that stage India were scoring quickly enough to stay in the chase. Paul changed that in a single over.
He dismissed Samson for 56 and Ishan Kishan for 6 in the same over, breaking India’s momentum. Abhishek Sharma (29) and Shreyas Iyer (16) also fell cheaply. Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy then put on 72 runs from 32 balls to keep India alive, but Paul returned to remove Reddy for 41, Axar Patel, and Prince Yadav in the 19th over to complete his five-wicket haul and end the contest.
What the Result Means and What Happens Next
The win moved West Indies level at 2-2 in the five-match series and denied India the chance to seal it with a game to spare. India had won the first and third T20Is, and West Indies had won the second and now the fourth. The series winner will be decided in the final match.
Important
This is a five-match series, so the team that wins more matches takes it. With the series level at 2-2, the fifth T20I in Bengaluru is a decider, and the winner lifts the series. A T20I is the shortest international format; our guide to Test vs ODI vs T20 cricket explains how the formats differ.
The fifth and final T20I is on 17 October 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. For context on how international series such as this fit into the cricket calendar, see our guide to cricket competitions.
Watch the India vs West Indies 4th T20I Highlights
You can watch the full match highlights of the fourth T20I, including Shai Hope’s century and Keemo Paul’s five-wicket haul, in the video below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the India vs West Indies 4th T20I?
West Indies won by 24 runs. The match was played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on 14 October 2026.
What was the score in the 4th T20I?
West Indies made 247 for 3 in 20 overs, and India were bowled out for 223 in 19.3 overs.
How many runs did Shai Hope score?
Shai Hope scored 102 not out from 50 balls, with four fours and nine sixes. It was his third T20I century for West Indies.
How many wickets did Keemo Paul take?
Keemo Paul took 5 for 41 from four overs, his second five-wicket haul in T20 internationals.
When and where is the series decider?
The fifth and final T20I is on 17 October 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The series is level at 2-2, so the winner takes it.
Final Word
The fourth T20I showed how quickly a T20 game can swing. West Indies built a big total through Hope’s century, and Paul’s burst with the ball removed India’s best chance of chasing it down. Everything now rests on one match in Bengaluru on 17 October.
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