{
  "id": 13169940,
  "title": "Hope springs eternal as West Indies pull off highest chase in T20Is in Ranchi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/hope-springs-eternal-as-west-indies-pull-off-highest-chase-in-t20is",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T17:40:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-west-indies/hope-springs-eternal-as-west-indies-pull-off-their-highest-chase-in-t20is-in-ranchi/articleshow/134839973.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling encounter, the West Indies achieved a new record by successfully chasing down India's 250-run target in the second T20 International in Ranchi. Skipper Shai Hope spearheaded the chase with a stellar 102 off 45 balls, while Sherfane Rutherford contributed a magnificent 84 off 37 balls, forming a crucial 120-run stand for the fourth wicket. The West Indies, despite losing a few wickets in the powerplay, scored 204 runs through boundaries alone, including a record 20 sixes and 21 fours. India posted a formidable total of 249/5, but the West Indies' relentless chase saw them cross the target with nine balls to spare.",
  "summary": "Hope and Sherfane Rutherford turned the match on its head with a 120-run stand for the fourth wicket. Rutherford smashed 84 off 37 balls, while Hope remained unbeaten on 102 off 45 as the West Indies chased down India's 250-run target with nine balls to spare.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/west-indies-bring-in-motie-and-bowl-india-unchanged",
        "published": "2026-10-09T13:24:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "India smash highest T20I total vs WI as Samson, Iyer and Tilak go berserk in Ranchi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/india-smash-highest-t20i-total-vs-wi-as-samson-iyer-and-tilak-go",
        "published": "2026-10-09T15:46:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "India vs. West Indies live win probability, score, chances of victory for 2nd T20I in Ranchi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/india-vs-west-indies-live-win-probability-score-chances-of-victory",
        "published": "2026-10-09T16:12:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}