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West Indies post 247 to level T20I series 2-2
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West Indies scored 247 for 3 in Hyderabad, led by Shai Hope's unbeaten 102, and beat India to level the five-match T20I series at 2-2. India managed 223 for 9 in 19.3 overs. Mayank Yadav and Arshdeep Singh each conceded 52 runs from four overs. The series decider will be played in Bengaluru on Saturday.
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What It Means For You
- The series winner will be decided in the fifth T20I in Bengaluru on Saturday.
- India could not close out a 2-1 lead after choosing to field first in Hyderabad.
- Extras hurt India: 13 wides and one no-ball added 14 runs to West Indies' total.
What's Happening
- West Indies reached 79 for 1 in the powerplay, matching the joint-highest such total against India.
- Prince Yadav was India's most economical seamer with 1 for 36 from four overs.
- Arshdeep retired hurt as the No. 11 batter after a short ball from Shamar Joseph struck his left shoulder.
How the Series Stands
- India won the first match in Lucknow and the third in Indore; West Indies took Ranchi and Hyderabad.
- Sunil Gavaskar said West Indies bowlers later found success when they stopped bowling full tosses.
- Hope and Rutherford punished India's death bowling after Shimron Hetmyer's early surge.
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