West Indies Chase 250 to Stun India in Ranchi 2nd T20I
West Indies Win by 6 Wickets in Ranchi
West Indies pulled off a stunning chase at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on October 9, 2026, hunting down 250 to beat India by six wickets in the second T20I of the five-match series. After winning the toss and choosing to bowl first, the visitors finished on 252/4 to silence the home crowd and level the series at 1-1, completing one of the most remarkable run chases in T20I history.
India Post Record 249/5
India’s innings was a batting masterclass. The hosts raced to 79/1 in the powerplay, their most productive opening six overs against West Indies. Sanju Samson led the charge with a blistering 82 off 41 balls, striking nine fours and four sixes. Dropped twice early in his innings, Samson made the visitors pay and reached his fifty in just 21 balls. Samson’s 21-ball fifty equalled the fastest T20I half-century by an Indian against West Indies, and his 82 stands as the highest individual T20I score at the Ranchi venue.
Ishan Kishan gave India a flying start in his home state with 43 off 22 balls, including six fours and two sixes. Those two sixes carried Kishan to 51 sixes in T20Is in 2026, making him only the fourth batter from a Full-Member nation to hit 50-plus sixes in a single calendar year. Abhishek Sharma contributed 20 off 12 before Roston Chase struck twice, bowling Kishan and then Shivam Dube (7) to drag India back to 162/4. Chase finished with superb figures of 3/24.
Just when West Indies sensed control, Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma launched a devastating counter-attack. The pair added 83 runs off only 32 deliveries. Iyer smashed 40 off 18 balls with three fours and three sixes before falling in the penultimate over, while Tilak remained unbeaten on 44 off 18, striking at 244.44. India plundered 87 runs in the final six overs, with 23 coming off the last over as Naman Dhir struck a boundary off his very first ball. Shamar Springer endured a tough night, finishing with 2/64 from his four overs.
India’s 249/5 was their highest T20I total against West Indies, eclipsing the previous mark of 244/4 set in Lauderhill back in 2016. India cleared the ropes regularly in 2026, and this innings was another reminder of why they remain the most destructive batting side in the format.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 20 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 166.67 |
| Sanju Samson | 82 | 41 | 9 | 4 | 200.00 |
| Ishan Kishan | 43 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 195.45 |
| Shivam Dube | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 70.00 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 40 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 222.22 |
| Tilak Varma (not out) | 44 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 244.44 |
| Naman Dhir (not out) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400.00 |
West Indies Complete the Chase
Chasing 250, West Indies needed 12.5 runs per over from the start and never let the required rate climb out of reach. They finished on 252/4, winning with wickets in hand to complete a famous victory on Indian soil. The chase is among the highest successful run chases in T20I cricket, and it came against an Indian attack that had no answers on a true Ranchi surface.
The result means the five-match series is level at 1-1 after India won the first T20I by 8 wickets, chasing 172 with Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 102 leading the way.
Key Records from the Match
– West Indies’ 252/4 is one of the highest successful chases in T20I history
– India’s 249/5 is their highest T20I total against West Indies
– Samson’s 21-ball fifty is the joint-fastest T20I fifty by an Indian vs West Indies
– Samson’s 82 is the highest individual T20I score at Ranchi
– Ishan Kishan became the fourth Full-Member batter with 50-plus sixes in a calendar year (51 in 2026)
– India’s 79/1 powerplay was their best against West Indies
Who won the India vs West Indies 2nd T20I?
West Indies won by six wickets, chasing down India’s 249/5 and finishing on 252/4 in Ranchi.
Who was the top scorer for India?
Sanju Samson top-scored with 82 off 41 balls, including nine fours and four sixes.
What was India’s total in the 2nd T20I?
India posted 249/5 in 20 overs, their highest-ever T20I total against West Indies.
What is the series score after two matches?
The five-match series is level at 1-1. India won the first T20I by 8 wickets, and West Indies won the second by 6 wickets.