Wed Nov 19 10:20:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

Shai Hope scored his 19th ODI century against New Zealand, also surpassing 6000 runs in the format. He became the second-fastest West Indian batter to reach this milestone, achieving it in 142 innings, second only to Vivian Richards. His 19 centuries also tie him with Brian Lara, placing them jointly second behind Chris Gayle for most ODI centuries by a West Indian player.

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Hope Hits Century, Joins Elite West Indies ODI Club

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Shai Hope etched his name further into West Indies cricketing history with a brilliant century against New Zealand. The knock, his 19th in One Day Internationals, also saw him surpass the 6000-run mark in the format.

Hope reached the 6000-run milestone in just 142 innings, making him the second-fastest West Indian to achieve the feat, only surpassed by the legendary Sir Vivian Richards. He also equaled Brian Lara’s record of 19 ODI centuries, placing them joint second on the list of most centuries for the West Indies, trailing only Chris Gayle.

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