India vs West Indies, 4th T20I: 12 key moments, ball by ball
West Indies beat India by 24 runs.
West Indies beat India by 24 runs in 4th T20I of Twenty20 International — West Indies tour of India. Here is how the match turned, ball by ball: the overs that changed it, the wickets that mattered and the numbers behind the result.
Key moments, ball by ball
- WI Over 8.3 — Shimron Hetmyer out for 33 (12), caught by Prince Yadav. 107/2
- WI Over 10.5 — Shai Hope brings up a fifty off 28 balls
- WI Over 12 — 22 runs came off the over, bowled by Axar Patel: 1 4 6 4 1 6
- WI Over 17 — 22 runs came off the over, bowled by Mayank Yadav: 4 1 6 4 6 1
- WI Over 20.1 — Shai Hope brings up a hundred off 50 balls
- IND Over 2 — 19 runs came off the over, bowled by Shamar Joseph: 0 0 nb 4 6 6 1
- IND Over 3 — 25 runs came off the over, bowled by Roston Chase: wd 4 6 2 2 6 4
- IND Over 3.5 — Sanju Samson brings up a fifty off 20 balls
- IND Over 4.2 — Sanju Samson out for 57 (23), caught by Keemo Paul. 61/1
- IND Over 11.4 — Abhishek Sharma out for 29 (24), caught by Gudakesh Motie. 130/4
- IND Over 18.3 — Keemo Paul completes a 3-wicket haul
- IND Over 18.6 — India collapse: 3 wickets for 13 runs (194/6 to 207/9)
How the runs came
West Indies were 115 after 10 overs and finished on 247/3. India were 115 after 10 overs and finished on 223/9.
Phase by phase
| Phase | WI | IND |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (1-6) | 76/1 (RR 12.67) | 80/2 (RR 13.33) |
| Middle overs (7-15) | 98/2 (RR 10.89) | 84/3 (RR 9.33) |
| Death overs (16-20) | 70/0 (RR 14.00) | 53/4 (RR 11.78) |
In the middle overs, West Indies scored 14 more than India. In the death overs, West Indies scored 17 more than India.
West Indies innings: over by over
West Indies faced 29 dot balls (24%), hit 16 fours and 16 sixes, and got 14 extras. The best stand was 91 off 43 balls between Shai Hope & Sherfane Rutherford (unbroken).
Fall of wickets: 49-1 (Jewel Andrew, 4.3), 107-2 (Shimron Hetmyer, 8.3), 153-3 (Rovman Powell, 12.6)
India innings: over by over
India faced 28 dot balls (24%), hit 15 fours and 13 sixes, and got 17 extras. The best stand was 64 off 32 balls between Tilak Varma & Nitish Kumar Reddy. Between overs 18.3 and 18.6 they slipped from 194/6 to 207/9.
Fall of wickets: 61-1 (Sanju Samson, 4.2), 68-2 (Ishan Kishan, 4.5), 97-3 (Shreyas Iyer, 8.3), 130-4 (Abhishek Sharma, 11.4), 130-5 (Naman Dhir, 11.5), 194-6 (Tilak Varma, 17.1), 206-7 (Nitish Kumar Reddy, 18.3), 206-8 (Prince Yadav, 18.4), 207-9 (Axar Patel, 18.6)
Our view
IND vs WI 4th T20I: West Indies pulled off a crucial 24-run victory over India in a high-scoring encounter, leveling the five-match T20I series at 2-2. Chasing a massive target of 248, India showed plenty of fighting spirit, particularly through Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy, but lost momentum after both batters were dismissed.
Abhishek Sharma Fails to Fire
India needed an explosive start, but Abhishek Sharma couldn't deliver his usual fireworks. He managed 29 runs off 24 balls, struggling to build momentum in such a demanding chase.
Ishan Kishan also departed early, scoring just 6 runs off 3 deliveries. Captain Shreyas Iyer showed some intent with 16 off 11 balls but couldn't convert his start into a meaningful innings.
With wickets falling and the required run rate climbing, India found themselves under increasing pressure.
Tilak Varma and Nitish Reddy Keep India's Hopes Alive
Just when the chase appeared to be slipping away, Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy brought India back into the contest.
The pair counterattacked the West Indies bowlers and gave Indian fans hope of witnessing a remarkable run chase.
For a while, it genuinely looked as though India might pull off the impossible. However, the dismissals of both set batters proved costly. Their departure left India with too much to do in the closing overs.
Why Did India's Innings End After 19.3 Overs?
India's innings ended at 223/9 after 19.3 overs, with three deliveries still remaining.
According to the reported match details, Arshdeep Singh was struck on the shoulder by a delivery from Shamar Joseph and was unable to continue batting.
The injury brought India's innings to an early end, leaving West Indies with a 24-run victory.
West Indies Level the Series 2-2
With this victory, West Indies have brought the five-match T20I series level at 2-2.
What looked like India's opportunity to take control of the series has now turned into a winner-takes-all situation.
The final match will decide who takes home the series trophy.
Our View: India Had Their Chance, but Losing Set Batters Changed Everything
Chasing 248 was always going to be a difficult task, especially after losing early wickets. But Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy gave India a genuine chance with their attacking partnership.
In our view, the biggest turning point was losing both batters just when India needed them most. Their partnership had kept the chase alive, but once they departed, the pressure shifted firmly back onto the Indian team.
India showed they had the batting firepower to challenge such a massive total, but the lack of substantial contributions from the top order made the task much harder.
West Indies deserve credit for holding their nerve and picking up crucial wickets under pressure.
SpoRush Verdict: India didn't lose because they stopped fighting. They lost because they couldn't maintain the momentum when it mattered most.
With the series now locked at 2-2, the stage is set for a thrilling decider. Can India bounce back, or will West Indies complete a memorable series victory?
Top performers
- Shai Hope — 102 (50 balls)
- Sanju Samson — 56 (23 balls)
- Sherfane Rutherford — 49 (26 balls)
- Keemo Paul — 5/41 (4 ov)
- Gudakesh Motie — 2/13 (2 ov)
- Romario Shepherd — 1/32 (3 ov)
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