West Indies edged India by 24 runs, 247-3 to 223, with Shai Hope smashing an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls.
Hope’s 102 came from four fours and nine sixes, the 50‑ball innings set the tone early. The 50‑plus opening partnership with Shimron Hetmyer gave the West Indies a platform that India struggled to chase.
Keemo Paul’s 5 for 41 was the wicket haul that kept the chase in check, while Samson’s 56 off 22 was a half‑century of a different order, but India fell short. Hope joked that his trophy haul would be too heavy to carry home, yet his focus remains on the win.
With the series tied at 2-2, Bengaluru will host the decisive T20I on October 17, where both sides will look to clinch the trophy.
Hope’s 601 runs in 16 T20I innings this year, including two centuries, set a new benchmark for West Indies on Indian soil.