{
  "id": 14594960,
  "title": "Hope ton helps West Indies level T20 series at 2-2 in India",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/hope-ton-helps-west-indies-level-t20-series-at-2-2-in-india",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T02:55:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/cricket/2026/10/1555911/hope-ton-helps-west-indies-level-t20-series-2-2-india"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hyderabad witnessed a thrilling T20 encounter between the West Indies and India, with the Caribbean side pulling off a 24-run victory to level the series at 2-2. Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 was the cornerstone of the West Indies' total of 247-3, while his 91-run partnership with Sherfane Rutherford, who ended the innings not out, proved crucial. Keemo Paul spearheaded the Indian bowling attack, taking 5-41 to dismiss India for 223. Despite several attempts, Paul's team managed to restrict India to a competitive total and claimed a crucial victory in the decider, setting the stage for the final match in Bengaluru.",
  "summary": "HYDERABAD: Shai Hope led from the front with an unbeaten 102 to guide the West Indies to a series-levelling 24-run win over India in the fourth T20 international on Wednesday.",
  "key_points": [
    "West Indies defeat India 247-3 in T20, level series at 2-2",
    "Shai Hope scores unbeaten 102, key to West Indies' win",
    "Keemo Paul takes 5-41, leads Indian bowling attack"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Shai Hope's dominant century shifts the series momentum back to the Caribbean side, forcing a final deciding match after the West Indies overcame a competitive Indian batting performance.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Today",
        "title": "Hope ton helps West Indies level T20 series at 2-2 in India",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/hope-ton-helps-west-indies-level-t20-series-at-2-2-in-india",
        "published": "2026-10-14T21:38:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Shreyas blames bowling for India's loss, backs batting approach ahead of series decider",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/shreyas-blames-bowling-for-indias-loss-backs-batting-approach-ahead",
        "published": "2026-10-15T05:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}