Shai Hope's unbeaten 162 off 143 propels West Indies to 352-5 win over India, completing the highest successful ODI chase in history.
India's 351-7 build, anchored by Rahul's 129* and Sharma's 92, looked solid until the West Indies turned the tide. Hope's 62 from 29 in the 41st over after Keemo Paul's wicket stitched the final 21 runs, while Gudakesh Motie's 11 added the finish.
But Hope, promoted to open after Jewel Andrew's finger injury—he was rushed to a hospital for a cast—credited a late chat with former skipper MS Dhoni for the pacing strategy. Dhoni urged him to view each over as a puzzle rather than a finish line, a mantra that helped Hope navigate the humidity‑heavy 48.2‑over chase. With a groin ache after 30 overs, he fought through, striking the winning ball as West Indies claimed their biggest chase.
The victory ends India's three‑match series streak and gives West Indies momentum for the final game, where they aim to seal a historic series win.