Hope springs eternal as West Indies pull off highest chase in T20Is in Ranchi

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What happened

Hope and Sherfane Rutherford turned the match on its head with a 120-run stand for the fourth wicket.

Rutherford smashed 84 off 37 balls, while Hope remained unbeaten on 102 off 45 as the West Indies chased down India's 250-run target with nine balls to spare.

Key facts

  • Hope and Sherfane Rutherford turned the match on its head with a 120-run stand for the fourth wicket.
  • Rutherford smashed 84 off 37 balls, while Hope remained unbeaten on 102 off 45 as the West Indies chased down India's 250-run target with nine balls to spare.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:40:32 UTC.

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  1. 149.5kmph thunderbolt! Mayank Yadav leaves West Indies reeling in chase

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  3. Hope springs eternal as West Indies pull off highest chase in T20Is in Ranchi

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