West Indies defeated India by 24 runs in the fourth men's T20 international in Hyderabad, drawing the five-match series level at 2-2. The result sets up a deciding final match at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 17 October.
After being asked to bat, West Indies reached 247 for three from their 20 overs. Captain Shai Hope anchored the innings with an unbeaten 102 from 50 balls, an innings that gave the visitors enough room to defend even as India maintained a high scoring rate in the chase.
India finished on 223 for nine in 19.3 overs. Sanju Samson led the response with 56 and Tilak Varma added 43, while Arshdeep Singh retired hurt after scoring five. The chase ultimately stalled against Keemo Paul, who took five wickets and repeatedly interrupted India's momentum.
Hope was named player of the match for the century that shaped the contest. With each team now holding two wins, the final game carries the series result rather than serving as a routine closing fixture, increasing the tactical importance of team selection and execution in Bengaluru.
