Shay Hope’s century (Photo: PTI)
Shai Hope Century: Shay Hope has scored a century against New Zealand. He completed his century with a six. Hope completed his century in 66 balls. The most special thing about Hope’s century was that he wrote its script in difficult circumstances for West Indies. This is the 19th century of his ODI career. It was due to the captaincy innings of Shay Hope that the West Indies team managed to score 247 runs in 34 overs.
Shay Hope did this feat for the first time against New Zealand
West Indies did not have a good start against New Zealand. His 2 wickets fell within 40 runs and then by the time he reached 86 runs, half the team i.e. the top 5 wickets went back to the pavilion. When Shay Hope, standing at the other end, saw his team struggling with difficulties, he dug a hole on the pitch itself. After that, he not only played captaincy innings but also scored his first ODI century against New Zealand.
Scored a century, completed 6000 runs in ODIs
Shay Hope scored unbeaten 109 runs on 69 balls, which included 13 fours and 4 sixes. During this inning, he completed his century in 66 balls. During this century innings, Shay Hope achieved another achievement in ODI cricket. Hope has completed his 6000 runs in ODI cricket. He achieved this success in his 142nd innings.
Shay Hope is the second fastest batsman to complete 6000 runs for West Indies in ODI cricket. Viv Richards has done this feat faster than him. Richards had done this feat in 141 innings.
Dhoni’s advice changed the game
Shay Hope is the same batsman for whom Dhoni had told him that you have more time to play shots than you think. Shay Hope herself has told that Dhoni’s advice has changed her playing style. Hope has been the best batsman of West Indies in ODI cricket for some time.