Shai Hope Hits Second Century Against India as West Indies Post 247

West Indies captain Shai Hope scored a magnificent century against India in the fourth T20 International on October 14, 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Hope smashed an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls, helping West Indies post a massive total of 247/3 in their 20 overs. His explosive innings put India under pressure in the crucial match of the five-game series.

Hope's innings featured powerful strokes across the ground, combining boundaries with aggressive six-hitting against India's bowling attack. The right-handed batter maintained a high scoring rate throughout his innings, ensuring that West Indies continued to build momentum even as the innings progressed. His century marked another outstanding performance against India during the ongoing T20I series.

The century was particularly notable because it followed Hope's unbeaten 102 off 45 balls in the second T20I at Ranchi on October 9. In that match, he guided West Indies to a successful chase of India's 249/5, securing a six-wicket victory. Scoring another century against the same opponent in the same series further highlighted his remarkable form.

Hope also received support from his teammates during the fourth T20I, as West Indies attacked from the beginning. Shimron Hetmyer contributed to the scoring momentum after joining Hope at the crease, while opener Jewel Andrew provided an aggressive start before being dismissed by Axar Patel. The team's approach helped West Indies maintain a strong run rate against India's bowling attack.

India had entered the fourth match with a 2–1 lead in the five-match series and chose to bowl first after winning the toss. The match was important for both sides, as India had an opportunity to secure the series, while West Indies needed a victory to level the contest. Hope's century gave the visitors a strong total and left India facing a challenging target of 248 runs.

Hope's back-to-back centuries against India became one of the major talking points of the series. His latest innings demonstrated his ability to combine consistency with aggressive batting in the shortest international format. With 248 runs required for victory, India's response would determine whether the hosts could secure the series or West Indies could force a decider in the fifth T20I.