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Shai Hope Surpasses Brian Lara in ODI Centuries, Reaches 20 Tons for West Indies
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News18•30-09-2026, 17:28
Shai Hope Surpasses Brian Lara in ODI Centuries, Reaches 20 Tons for West Indies
- •West Indies captain Shai Hope scored his 20th ODI century against India, surpassing Brian Lara's 19 tons.
- •Hope achieved this milestone in just 157 matches, significantly fewer than Lara (295) and Chris Gayle (298).
- •His 90-ball century in Guwahati was his seventh as captain, with Lara scoring five of his centuries while leading the team.
- •Hope's innings of 104 off 94 balls started cautiously but accelerated, making India pay for dropped chances.
- •He is now second on the list for most ODI centuries for West Indies, trailing only Chris Gayle's 25.
Key Questions Answered
Shai Hope has scored 20 ODI centuries for the West Indies, placing him second on the all-time list for the team.
Shai Hope reached his 20th ODI century in just his 157th match for the West Indies.
Chris Gayle holds the record for the most ODI centuries for the West Indies with 25 tons across 298 matches.
