West Indies Lead India in 4th T20I as Hope and Powell Attack
· Sports · Times of India, Indian Express
West Indies were 152/2 after 12.2 overs in the fourth T20I against India in Hyderabad on October 14, 2026, with Shai Hope and Rovman Powell keeping the scoreboard ticking. Shai Hope smashed a six off Axar Patel to bring up 150 for the visitors, while Powell contributed with a four and a single in the same over. India needed a win to seal the series 3-1, whereas West Indies aimed to level the series at 2-2 to keep it alive. The match was expected to be decided by power-hitters, with India relying on their in-form top order of Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan. Arshdeep Singh returned to the attack after conceding 36 runs in his previous two overs, having taken two wickets so far.
Why it matters
The outcome of this match will determine whether India clinches the series or West Indies keeps it alive, directly affecting team morale and momentum ahead of future fixtures. A win for India would confirm their dominance in the series, while a West Indies victory or tie would shift the pressure onto the decider.
Read the original report — Times of India
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