{
  "id": 13173701,
  "title": "West Indies Shock India In Ranchi After Shai Hope-Sherfane Rutherford Chase Down Record 250 In IND Vs WI 2nd T20I",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/west-indies-shock-india-in-ranchi-after-shai-hope-sherfane-rutherford",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T17:13:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/west-indies-shock-india-in-ranchi-after-shai-hope-sherfane-rutherford-chase-down-record-250-in-ind-vs-wi-2nd-t20i"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling encounter, West Indies stunned India in Ranchi by chasing down a record-breaking target of 250 in the second T20 International. Captain Shai Hope shone brightly with an unbeaten 102, followed by a stellar partnership with Sherfane Rutherford, who added 84 off just 37 balls. The West Indies reached 252/4 in an astonishing 18.3 overs, levelling the five-match series at 1-1. Hope's century, replete with nine sixes and six fours, was complemented by valuable contributions from Rutherford and Romario Shepherd. India's aggressive batting saw Samson, Kishan, Iyer, and Varma contribute to the total, but their bowlers faltered against West Indies' relentless assault. Roston Chase was the standout performer for the hosts, claiming 3/24 in four overs.",
  "summary": "West Indies captain Shai Hope smashed an unbeaten 102 as the hosts defeated India by six wickets in the second T20 International on Friday. Chasing a massive target of 250, the West Indies reached 252/4 in just 18.3 overs. The victory helped them level the five-match series at 1-1. 2nd highest run-chase in T20Is ✅ #ShaiHope 's sensational century followed with valuable contributions from…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Hope, Rutherford star as West Indies defeat India by 6 wickets, level series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/hope-rutherford-star-as-west-indies-defeat-india-by-6-wickets-level",
        "published": "2026-10-09T17:17:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "India Still Have No Answers To Shai Hope As West Indies Captain Hits Third Century Of The IND Vs WI Series In Record Chase",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/india-still-have-no-answers-to-shai-hope-as-west-indies-captain-hits",
        "published": "2026-10-09T17:25:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford stun India with 250-run T20 chase",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/shai-hope-sherfane-rutherford-stun-india-with-250-run-t20-chase",
        "published": "2026-10-09T18:26:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}