West Indies chased 250 in Ranchi
West Indies beat India by six wickets in the second T20I at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on 9 October. India made 249/5; West Indies reached 252/4 in 18.3 overs to level the five-match series 1–1.
Ranchi score summary
| India | 249/5 |
|---|---|
| West Indies | 252/4 in 18.3 overs |
| Result | West Indies won by six wickets |
| Series | Five-match series level at 1–1 |
How the chase changed
India’s total created the pressure usually associated with a 250 chase, but West Indies did not allow the asking rate to become a late-match problem. Captain Shai Hope gave the innings its anchor and acceleration, while Sherfane Rutherford supplied the power that kept the chase ahead of the required rate.
The result was not a single late over deciding a close finish. West Indies reached the target with nine balls remaining, which shows how quickly the chase moved once the middle overs produced boundaries.
Hope and Rutherford drove the reply
Hope finished unbeaten on 102 from 45 balls. Rutherford made 84 from 37, and the pair formed the central partnership of the chase. Their roles were complementary: Hope controlled the innings while still scoring at a match-changing pace, and Rutherford attacked the gaps and boundary options.
Mayank Yadav was India’s leading wicket-taker with 3/36, but West Indies’ scoring rate meant that wickets did not arrive often enough to break the chase. This is why the scorecard needs to be read with the partnership numbers, not only the final margin.
What is the record context?
ICC and match reports described the result as West Indies’ highest successful T20I chase. The Indian Express also placed it among the largest successful chases involving Test-playing nations. The exact record wording depends on the comparison set, so this article does not call it the overall highest chase in T20I history.
The safer conclusion is clear: West Indies chased 250 in Ranchi, set a new national benchmark for a successful T20I chase and used the result to draw the series level. Readers who want the full series context can use the earlier India–West Indies T20I report and the dated Ranchi toss and weather check.
What does the result mean for the next T20I?
The series now stands 1–1, so the next match begins without a decisive advantage in the results column. India will review how the 249 total was defended, while West Indies will take confidence from a chase that stayed ahead of the target for most of its final phase.
Selection and venue conditions for the next match need a fresh source check. This report does not infer a playing XI, injury clearance or pitch behaviour from the Ranchi result. A scheduled squad is not the same as a final team sheet.