WORLD NEWS VIEWWest Indies beat India in fourth T20I to level series 2–2 in Hyderabad
Captain Shai Hope’s century and Keemo Paul’s bowling helped West Indies force a series decider against India.
Published 15 October 2026 (IST); reporting and source material checked through 14 October 2026.
A comeback in the fourth match
West Indies defeated India in the fourth T20 international at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on 14 October. The victory levelled the five-match series at 2–2 and forced a deciding contest. The ICC match report credited captain Shai Hope’s powerful batting and Keemo Paul’s bowling as defining performances. A series becoming level changes the stakes immediately: the remaining match will now determine who wins it.
How West Indies set the tone
After being asked to bat first, West Indies began aggressively. Hope and Jewel Andrew put on 52 runs in 26 balls for the opening partnership, according to the ICC. Hope reached his half-century in 28 balls and went on to a century. Contributions from Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford helped sustain the pressure. These are notable details because the innings was built across phases rather than resting on one short burst.
India’s chase and Paul’s role
The chase required India to maintain a high scoring rate while limiting wickets. Paul’s decisive spell disrupted that effort. Rather than reducing a T20 outcome to one dropped chance or one batter, it is more useful to consider the required run rate, the quality of bowling under pressure and the wickets lost at critical moments. The 24-run margin reported in the match account illustrates the gap at the finish.
What happens next
With the series square, both captains will have decisions to make about bowling combinations, powerplay tactics and death-over execution. Fans should use the ICC scorecard for final figures and rely on match-day announcements for any team changes.
Sources and documentation
This report is based on the following publicly available documents and reporting. Claims have been attributed where independent verification is incomplete.
Frequently asked questions
What is the series score after the fourth T20I?
The five-match series is tied 2–2.
Who led West Indies in batting?
Captain Shai Hope scored a century.
Where was the fourth T20I played?
At Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
What was the winning margin?
West Indies won by 24 runs, according to the match reporting.
Who made an impact with the ball?
Keemo Paul delivered a key spell for West Indies.