India, Oct. 9 -- West Indies produced a stunning batting exhibition to defeat India by six wickets in the second T20I in Ranchi, successfully chasing a daunting target of 250 in just 18.3 overs to level the five-match series 1-1.

Captain Shai Hope led the Caribbean charge with a sensational unbeaten 102 off just 45 deliveries, while Sherfane Rutherford hammered 84 from 37 balls to turn what appeared to be an uphill chase into a remarkable victory. Their explosive 120-run partnership proved decisive, dismantling India's bowling attack and shifting the momentum dramatically in favour of the visitors.

West Indies endured an early setback when Mayank Yadav's fiery opening spell reduced them to 58/3. However, Hope remained composed amid the ...