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MS Dhoni’s advice helps West Indies captain stun India, reveals what Captain Cool told him
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Moneycontrol•04-10-2026, 12:25
Dhoni's Wisdom Guides Shai Hope to Stun India in Record Chase
  • •West Indies captain Shai Hope revealed MS Dhoni's advice, "You always have more time than you think," helped him remain calm during a daunting chase against India.
  • •Hope smashed an unbeaten 162 off 143 balls, guiding West Indies to a stunning five-wicket victory and their highest successful ODI chase of 352 runs.
  • •Despite battling cramps and keeping wickets for 50 overs, Hope remained unfazed, leading his team to victory in the third and final ODI.
  • •India had posted 351/7, with centuries from KL Rahul and contributions from Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad.
  • •Amir Jangoo (67) and Keemo Paul (44) also played crucial roles in the West Indies' record-breaking chase.

Key Questions Answered

Shai Hope recalled that MS Dhoni once told him, "You always have more time than you think," which helped him remain calm and patient while chasing 352.

Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 162 off 143 balls, leading the West Indies to their highest successful ODI run chase and a five-wicket win.

India posted a total of 351/7 in their innings, powered by unbeaten knocks and contributions from KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, and Ruturaj Gaikwad.