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West Indies chase down 252 to beat India in Ranchi, series level at 1-1
West Indies secured a historic run chase, scoring 252/4 with nine balls to spare, leveling the five‑match T20 series against India at 1‑1.
West Indies recorded a landmark victory in the second T20 International against India at the JSSC ground in Ranchi, successfully chasing a target of 252 runs. The win brings the five‑match series to an even 1‑1 standing.
India posted a formidable total of 249 runs, anchored by Sanju Samson’s fluent 82‑run innings. The Indian batting line‑up set a high benchmark for the visitors.
West Indies’ chase was anchored by captain Shai Hope’s blistering century, 102 runs off just 45 balls, while Sherfane Rutherford contributed a rapid 84. Their partnership propelled the team to 252 for the loss of four wickets with nine balls remaining.
The victory marks West Indies’ first successful run chase of this magnitude in India and underscores the competitive balance in the ongoing series.
India posted a formidable total of 249 runs, anchored by Sanju Samson’s fluent 82‑run innings. The Indian batting line‑up set a high benchmark for the visitors.
West Indies’ chase was anchored by captain Shai Hope’s blistering century, 102 runs off just 45 balls, while Sherfane Rutherford contributed a rapid 84. Their partnership propelled the team to 252 for the loss of four wickets with nine balls remaining.
The victory marks West Indies’ first successful run chase of this magnitude in India and underscores the competitive balance in the ongoing series.