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Hope’s Blistering Century Shatters Records in New Zealand ODI

Napier, New Zealand – West Indies captain Shai Hope smashed a breathtaking century off just 66 balls in the second ODI against New Zealand, etching his name in the record books. Hope’s explosive innings, his first ODI century in New Zealand and his 19th overall, propelled the West Indies batting and also saw him reach a significant milestone, surpassing 6,000 runs in his ODI career.

Hope’s 19th century, achieved in a mere 142 innings, makes him the joint-second fastest West Indian to reach the 6,000-run mark, just behind the legendary Sir Vivian Richards (141 innings). In terms of most centuries, he now stands alongside Brian Lara as the second highest century maker in ODIs for the West Indies, with 19 each. Chris Gayle leads the list with 25.

This achievement also places Hope among an elite group of batsmen who have scored centuries in 10 or more different countries. He joins Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle in that prestigious list, with only Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya ahead of him.

While the article doesn’t say if West Indies won the match, Hope’s performance has undoubtedly left a lasting impression and cemented his status as a formidable force in international cricket.

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