India posts record 249/5 T20I total against West Indies in Ranchi
India smashed a new highest-ever T20I total of 249/5 against West Indies in Ranchi, led by Sanju Samson’s 82-run knock.
In a dominant display at Ranchi’s JSCA International Stadium, India posted 249/5, their highest T20I total against West Indies, surpassing the 244/4 set in 2016. Sanju Samson opened the innings with a rapid 82 from 41 deliveries, matching Virat Kohli’s joint-fastest fifty against the Caribbean side. Ishan Kishan struck 43 off 22 balls, while Shreyas Iyer added a smooth 40 from 18 and Tilak Varma finished unbeaten on 44 off 18.
The team’s powerplay yielded 79/1, another record against West Indies. West Indies’ Roston Chase bowled the most tightly, claiming three wickets for 24 runs. The performance highlighted India’s six-hitting surge in 2026, with the side already exceeding 300 sixes this year, driven by players such as Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan.
Why it matters
The record total showcases India’s batting strength and shifts momentum in the five-match series against West Indies.
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