Windies' resounding victory over India...India crumbled under Keemo Paul's onslaught

West Indies defeated India by 24 runs in the fourth T20 match at Uppal, Hyderabad, levelling the series 2–2. Batting first, West Indies posted a massive total of 247/3 in 20 overs. In reply, India were bowled out for 223 in 19.4 overs, handing the visitors a crucial victory. The result has set up an exciting decider in the fifth match.

India’s batting line-up struggled to keep up with the required run rate despite useful contributions from Sanju Samson (56), Tilak Varma (43), Nitish Kumar Reddy (41) and Abhishek Sharma (29). Shreyas Iyer scored 16, while Ishan Kishan managed six runs. Naman Dhir was dismissed for a duck, and Axar Patel scored just three runs. Arshdeep Singh retired hurt after suffering an injury.

Keemo Paul was the standout bowler for West Indies, taking five wickets and dismantling India’s middle order. He dismissed Nitish Kumar Reddy, Prince Yadav and Axar Patel in the same over. Gudakesh Motie claimed two wickets, while Shamar Springer took one. With the series level at 2–2, attention now turns to the decisive fifth T20 match.