
West Indies rumbled to 247/3 in 20 overs, with Shai Hope steering the innings with an unbeaten 102 off 50 deliveries.
Hope’s century, his third in T20Is and the only one of the three at exactly 102, catapulted him ahead of Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis on the all‑time list.
The West Indies attack opened with Jewel Andrew’s 21 off 16, before Shimron Hetmyer exploded for 33 off 12, taking the score to 100 in just 7.4 overs.
Powerplay 79/1 showcased a blistering start, and the team finished the innings with 49 off 26 from Sherfane Rutherford, securing a comfortable target for India.
On the bowling side, Mayank Yadav and Arshdeep Singh each conceded 52 runs in four overs, while Axar Patel took a wicket and Prince Yadav returned 1/36.
Hope also crossed the 2,000‑run mark in T20Is with a six on the final ball, joining a select West Indies club that includes Brandon King and Nicholas Pooran.
The West Indies now sit atop the T20I century charts, and the series heads into its final two encounters with the pressure on India to chase the 248‑run target.