West Indies create powerplay record vs India [Source: AFP]There is no stopping the West Indian batters after being put in to bat by Shreyas Iyer in the 4th T20I match in Hyderabad. India got an early success, but the pair of Shai Hope, and Shimron Hetmyer punished the Indian bowlers and helped their team attain a huge feat.The visitors bludgeoned their way to 79/1 inside the first 6 overs, and this was their highest-ever powerplay score against India in T20Is.West Indies attain their highest-ever powerplay score vs IndiaWith the Hyderabad surface suiting the batters, the West Indian batters played on the front foot as they attacked from ball one and made their Indian bowlers dance to their tune. Hope and Shimron Hetmyer were at their attacking best, and the duo created a new record for their side.Highest Powerplay Scores for West Indies vs India in T20Is (1-6 Overs)79/1, Hyderabad, 2026, Tonight*78/0, Lauderhill, 201672/3, Ranchi, 2026Interestingly, two of their three best powerplay scores vs India have come in the ongoing series, with the other one coming in the second T20I in Ranchi.ALSO READIndia vs West Indies Live Streaming, 4th T20I Live Telecast- Where to Watch IND vs WI 2026 Live On TV, OTT, App?STAT ATTACK: West Indies’ 79/1 in the powerplay equals New Zealand’s effort in Thiruvananthapuram earlier this year for the highest powerplay score against India in T20Is.India's T20I bowling woes continue against West IndiesIn the ongoing 4th T20I match, West Indies reached 100 in 7.4 overs, the joint-fastest team hundred against India in T20Is, matching their effort at Lauderhill in 2016, when they were 100 without loss.While the Indian team did well in the first T20I match, problems started from the second game onwards when the Windies chased down 249 without breaking a sweat.In the second T20I, the West Indies even lost three early wickets, but that didn’t stop them from winning the game and recording their highest successful chase.The bowling caravan continued in the third T20I as India won the game, but not before the bowlers gave a mini hiccup towards the end.In Jasprit Bumrah’s absence, the Indian attack has looked toothless, as barring Arshdeep Singh, to some extent, the others have failed to deliver the goods.ALSO READWhy Are Umpires Wearing Black Armbands In IND vs WI 4th T20I?
