The five-match T20I series between India and the West Indies reaches a dramatic conclusion this Saturday at the
Hope has been the standout performer throughout the series, accumulating 261 runs across the first four encounters. His unbeaten century in the fourth match on Wednesday underscored his current form and has positioned him to challenge established records held by some of the world's most prolific T20I batters.
Chasing elite records in the series finale
The West Indies skipper requires 71 runs in the final match to surpass the record for the most runs in a bilateral T20I series. That benchmark is currently held by England's Phil Salt, who tallied 331 runs during a five-match series against the West Indies in December 2023. Given his recent output, Hope is well-placed to challenge this figure in what is expected to be a high-scoring environment in Bengaluru.
Beyond the overall run-scoring record, Hope is also targeting a milestone for leadership. By scoring at least 25 runs in the upcoming decider, he will overtake Babar Azam’s record for the most runs scored by a captain in a bilateral T20I series. Azam set the previous mark of 285 runs during a seven-match series against England in 2022, whereas Hope has already amassed 261 runs in just four games.
Furthermore, the match offers Hope the opportunity to claim sole possession of a unique captaincy record. He is currently level with Rohit Sharma, Babar Azam, and Eswatini’s Adil Butt, with each player having recorded three T20I centuries as captain. Should Hope secure another century on Saturday, he would become the first captain in the history of the format to reach four T20I hundreds, further cementing his impact on this series.
