Ranchi, Oct. 9 -- Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford turned what looked like a mountain of 250 runs into a breathtaking batting spectacle as the West Indies stormed to a six-wicket victory over India in the second T20 International here on Friday.
Hope remained unbeaten on a magnificent 102 off 45 balls, while Rutherford blazed his way to 84 off just 37 deliveries. Their assault powered the West Indies to 252 for four in 18.3 overs, leaving India wondering how a total of 249 for five had proved insufficient.
It was a chase that demanded courage, calculation and extraordinary hitting. The West Indies delivered all three, with Hope providing the composure and Rutherford supplying the fireworks.
Hope struck six fours and nine sixes in an inn...