Shai Hope Powers West Indies with 19th ODI Century

Shai Hope delivered yet another commanding performance, steering the West Indies to a competitive total in the shortened 34-overs-a-side contest. From the moment he stepped onto the field, Hope dictated the tempo, demonstrating why he is considered the most dependable ODI batter for his team. His innings marked his 19th ODI century, adding another milestone to an already illustrious career.

Milestones and Records

Hope also achieved a significant career landmark by becoming the second fastest West Indian to reach 6,000 ODI runs, accomplishing this feat in just 142 innings. He narrowly trails the legendary Viv Richards, who achieved it in 141 innings. With this latest century, Hope now boasts ODI hundreds against every Test-playing nation. In the all-time West Indies ODI century rankings, Chris Gayle leads with 25 centuries in 291 innings. Hope ranks second with 19 centuries in 142 innings, while Brian Lara also recorded 19 centuries but took 285 innings to do so.

Brilliant Knock Against New Zealand

Hope’s innings featured a stunning 66-ball century in New Zealand, demonstrating his ability to stabilize the innings under pressure. The West Indies faced early setbacks as Jamieson and Henry exploited swing and seam movement, dismissing Campbell and Carty cheaply. Auguste showed promise but failed to convert, leaving West Indies at 86 for 5.

Partnerships and Late Surge

Amidst the collapse, Greaves provided stability, contributing 44 runs alongside Hope and helping to steady the innings. Quick contributions from Shepherd and Forde later accelerated the scoring rate. Throughout his innings, Hope combined calm decision-making with precise aggression, orchestrating a late surge. West Indies scored an impressive 111 runs in the final nine overs, finishing the innings strongly.

New Zealand Bowlers’ Struggles

New Zealand’s bowlers struggled during the death overs. Nathan Smith emerged as the pick of the bowlers with four wickets, while Jamieson claimed three, making them the most effective bowlers for the hosts in the match.

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