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West Indies captain Shai Hope created history against India by scoring his third T20 International century. His unbeaten 102 off 50 balls in the fourth T20I helped him surpass Chris Gayle and become West Indies’ leading century-maker in men’s T20I cricket.
Shai Hope Slams Unbeaten 102 Against India in Fourth T20I
Shai Hope delivered a sensational batting performance in the fourth T20 International between India and West Indies in Hyderabad on October 14. The West Indies captain smashed an unbeaten 102 runs off just 50 deliveries, putting the Indian bowling attack under pressure.
His explosive innings helped West Indies post 247/3 in 20 overs, setting India a challenging target of 248 runs. Hope combined aggressive stroke play with consistency to guide his team to a formidable total.
The century marked another significant milestone in Hope’s T20 International career, strengthening his position among West Indies’ leading batters in the shortest format.
Shai Hope Surpasses Chris Gayle for Most T20I Centuries for West Indies
With his latest hundred, Shai Hope moved ahead of West Indies legends Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis in the list of batters with the most T20I centuries for the country.
Gayle and Lewis had previously scored two centuries each in men’s T20 International cricket for West Indies. Hope’s third century took him to the top of the list, giving him sole possession of the national record.
The achievement adds another chapter to Hope’s international career and highlights his growing impact in T20 cricket.
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Shai Hope Creates Rare Record With Three Identical T20I Centuries
One of the most unusual aspects of Shai Hope’s record is that all three of his T20 International centuries have been scores of exactly 102 runs.
Scoring three centuries in T20I cricket is an impressive achievement, but recording the same total every time makes Hope’s milestone even more remarkable. His latest unbeaten 102 against India has once again drawn attention to this rare statistical feat.
India vs West Indies: Shai Hope Powers West Indies to 247/3
West Indies finished their innings at 247/3 in 20 overs, with Hope’s unbeaten century playing a major role in building the total.
The team’s aggressive batting set up a challenging run chase for India. Hope’s performance also underlined his importance as West Indies captain and a key contributor to the team’s batting strength.
What Shai Hope’s Record Means for West Indies Cricket
By surpassing Chris Gayle’s tally, Shai Hope has established himself as West Indies’ leading batter in terms of men’s T20I centuries. The record reflects his ability to produce big innings at the international level.
With three centuries already to his name, Hope will look to build on this achievement in future matches. His performances will remain an important talking point for West Indies fans as the team continues its T20 International campaign.
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