Shai Hope has emerged as a significant figure in international ODI cricket, achieving his 17th ODI century. With this milestone, he joins the ranks of legendary West Indian cricketer Desmond Haynes, who also scored 17 centuries, and puts him in line with cricketing greats like Brian Lara, who has 19 ODI hundreds, and Chris Gayle, who holds the record with 25 ODI centuries.
What sets Shai Hope apart is his approach at the crease. He starts cautiously before transitioning into an aggressive style that makes him a remarkable batting talent in West Indies cricket. Hope is quickly establishing himself as a world-class cricketing superstar.
Among West Indies cricketers, Gayle has scored the most centuries in ODIs with 25, while Lara follows with 19. Hope matched Desmond Haynes’ record by scoring England’s second-highest ODI century at the Vian Rees Stadium.
Shai Hope has scored 17 centuries in ODIs and is currently leading the West Indies in the ongoing ODI series against England. In a recent match in Antigua, when the Windies lost 2 wickets for just 12 runs, Hope came in to bat at number four. He reached his 26th fifty off 66 balls and only shifted gears after passing fifty. He brought up his 17th ODI century off 118 balls, hitting 6 fours and 3 sixes along the way. In total, he scored 42 runs through boundaries and the remaining 58 runs by running.
In the end, he finished with an impressive innings of 117 runs off 127 balls, which included 8 fours and 4 sixes. This performance further solidifies his reputation as a charismatic global cricketing superstar. Hope’s batting technique is superb and technically sound, showcasing his potential as one of cricket’s most promising talents. At just 30 years old, he poses a significant threat to bowlers around the world and is set to leave a lasting impact on cricket history.
