Hope, Rutherford take WI to 171 against India in first T20I

Lucknow: Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford smashed half-centuries to carry West Indies to 171 all out against India in the first T20I here Tuesday.

Sent in to bat, Hope (52) and Rutherford (56) provided the impetus but India clawed back with four quick wickets.

However, Rutherford and No. 10 Akeal Hosein (15) gave the late charge to take them to a decent score.

For India, debutant Naman Dhir (3/31) snared three wickets, while Arshdeep Singh (1/34), Axar Patel (2/26) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/33) were also among wickets.

 

Brief Score:

West Indies: 171 all out in 19.1 overs (Shai Hope 52, Sherfane Rutherford 56; Naman Dhir 3/31).