Shreyas Iyer's 115* in a rain‑interrupted 15‑over chase gave India a 2‑1 edge in the five‑match T20I series.
The hosts opened the series with a 172‑run win, then batted 249 to lose when Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 sealed West Indies' record chase. India bounced back in the third match, taking the series lead.
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan will be pivotal again. Samson's recent knocks of 11, 82, and 3 have left fans anxious for a higher return, while Kishan's consistent 70‑plus averages promise steadiness.
West Indies will rely on Hope's 159 runs, Rutherford's 172 and the spin of Roston Chase. Hope’s 102 in the second leg proved his class, and Chase’s off‑spin has already troubled India’s power hitters.
Tilak Varma warned that taking wickets is essential, saying 'West Indies batters are relentless after franchise cricket.' Darren Sammy emphasised the need to restrict India in powerplay, arguing that the difference in the second game lay there.
With the fourth match set for 11:00 GMT, India will look to cap the series, while West Indies will fight to avoid a 3‑2 collapse.