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Fastest T20I Century for West Indies List: West Indies cricket has a long-standing relationship with records. Whenever Caribbean batters find their rhythm, even the most formidable bowling attacks and massive totals begin to look insignificant. Captain Shai Hope achieved exactly this feat during the second T20 match against India. By smashing a century off just 45 balls, Shai Hope set a new record for the second-fastest T20 International century by a West Indies player.
Chris Gayle's Massive Record Broken
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Whenever the conversation turns to the fastest centuries in T20 cricket, the name of the 'Universe Boss,' Chris Gayle, immediately comes to mind. Gayle had previously scored a T20 International century for the West Indies in 47 balls. However, Shai Hope surpassed Gayle by playing an aggressive, unbeaten innings of 102 runs off just 45 balls against India.
List of West Indies batters with the fastest T20I centuries
- Johnson Charles – 39 balls
- Shai Hope – 45 balls (2nd Fastest T20I Century for West Indies)
- Chris Gayle – 47 balls
Chasing a Massive Target of 250 & Early Setbacks
Batting first, India had posted a massive total of 249 runs. The West Indies team got off to a disastrous start in their chase, suffering two major blows in the very first over at the hands of Indian fast bowler Mayank Yadav. Kamil Pooran (4) and Shimron Hetmyer (0) were dismissed cheaply.
Shai Hope's Masterclass & Partnership with Rutherford
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Despite the early pressure, Captain Shai Hope held firm at one end.
He first steadied the innings alongside Rovman Powell (24) and then, teaming up with Sherfane Rutherford, began batting aggressively.- Rutherford's explosive half-century: Rutherford scored 84 runs off just 37 balls, featuring 7 fours and 7 sixes.
- Match-winning 120-run partnership: The rapid 120-run partnership between Hope and Rutherford pushed India onto the back foot.
Also Read: Highest Successful Run Chases in T20I History: Full List
The 19th Over Drama: Century and Victory with a Six
After 18 overs, West Indies needed 10 runs to win, and Hope also required exactly 10 runs to complete his record-breaking century. Axar Patel came in to bowl the 19th over:
- First ball: Shai Hope hit a magnificent six (96 runs).
- Second ball: Dot ball (miss).
- Third ball: Smashing another spectacular six, Shai Hope completed his historic century and secured a memorable 6-wicket victory for West Indies.
Shai Hope Named Player of the Match
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Shai Hope was named 'Player of the Match' for his unbeaten innings of 102 runs off 45 balls, featuring 6 fours and 9 sixes. This innings not only delivered West Indies' highest-ever run-chase in T20I history but also added a new golden chapter to his T20 career.
Also Read: IND vs WI: 3 Reasons Why India Failed to Defend 249 Runs in Ranchi T20
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