Record-Breaking Century
Shai Hope surpasses Brian Lara with his twentieth ODI century against India.
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Hope has been especially prolific in India: across 16 ODIs there, he has scored 857 runs at an average of 71.41, including four centuries and three half-centuries; his highest score in the country is 123 not out.
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The 20th century came as part of a career tally of 6,428 ODI runs in 157 matches, with Hope averaging 50.21 and having 32 half-centuries as well as his centuries.
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India won the toss and chose to field. Kuldeep Yadav was India’s most economical bowler, taking 2 for 65; debutant Auqib Nabi conceded 84 runs in 8.5 overs without taking a wicket.
West Indies captain Shai Hope scored 104 runs in the second ODI against India, reaching his 20th one-day century. Sportskeeda reported that Hope surpassed Brian Lara's 19 ODI centuries to become the second-highest century-maker in West Indies history, behind Chris Gayle. His stellar knock helped West Indies post 405 for 7, their highest ODI total ever, setting India a chase of 406.
MENAFN noted that opener John Campbell and wicketkeeper Amir Jangoo (114) also contributed heavily to West Indies' record-breaking innings. Meanwhile, India's chase hit early trouble when Daily Hunt reported that Sherfane Rutherford took a stunning boundary catch to dismiss Virat Kohli for just 29 runs off 19 balls.
Hope's Dominance in India Continues
Shai Hope has been devastating against India on home soil. Across 16 ODIs played in India, he has amassed 857 runs at an average of 71.41. This includes four centuries and three half-centuries, with a highest score of 123 not out. His consistency in the subcontinent shows why he remains one of cricket's most reliable international batsmen.
From MS Dhoni to Career Milestone
Khel Ja revealed that Hope credited former India captain MS Dhoni with shaping his batting approach and mental game. This advice has clearly paid dividends across his career. Over 157 ODI matches, Hope now has 6,428 runs at an average of 50.21, with 32 half-centuries backing up his 20 centuries. He has become one of cricket's most complete one-day batsmen.
West Indies' Bowling Falters in Defense
Despite posting 405, West Indies' bowlers struggled to defend the total. Free Press Journal noted that India's Shubman Gill was batting on 181 when one report was filed, putting India well on track to chase down the target. Kuldeep Yadav was India's most effective bowler, taking 2 for 65, while debutant Auqib Nabi was expensive, conceding 84 runs in 8.5 overs without a wicket.
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