Shai Hope needs 71 runs to eclipse Phil Salt’s 331‑run record in the fifth T20I. The match, perched on a 2‑2 tie, will decide who walks away with the series.
Hope already has 261 runs, including a blistering 102* in the previous game. He also holds the record for most runs in a bilateral T20I series against India. If he reaches 71, he’ll also set the record for most runs by a captain in a series.
The West Indies have been the surprise package, outplaying India in the run chase. But the Indian batting line‑up has shown cracks. A 25‑run cameo would push Hope past Babar Azam’s 285 captaincy tally. A century would make him the first captain to hit three T20I centuries.
India must shore up their batting to counter the Caribbean firepower. The last four overs saw them chasing high totals.
The game kicks off at 4 pm on Saturday, with the winner taking the series.