WI vs ENG 1st ODI: Shai Hope Scores Century, Equals Record Held By Viv Richards, Virat Kohli

West Indies, after missing out a spot in ODI World Cup 2023, kicked off their campaign in ODIs vs England with a thrilling 4-wicket win at North Sound.

By : ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 05 Dec 2023 09:16 AM (IST)

West Indies, after missing out a spot in ODI World Cup 2023, kicked off their campaign in ODIs vs England with a thrilling 4-wicket win at North Sound.

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The standout performer in West Indies' significant 326-run chase was captain Shai Hope, who notched his 16th ODI century.

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Notably, with this remarkable hundred, Shai Hope reached the milestone of 5000 runs in ODIs.

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Shai Hope's achievement puts him on par with the records of his legendary countryman Sir Viv Richards and Indian batting legend Virat Kohli.

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Shai Hope, in just 114 innings, achieved the milestone of 5,000 runs in ODIs. The accomplishment places him as the joint third-fastest batter, alongside cricket legends Viv Richards and Virat Kohli, to reach this significant landmark.

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Top five fastest players to reach 5,000-run landmark in ODI cricket: Babar Azam (97 innings), Hashim Amla (101 innings), Sir Viv Richards (114 innings), Virat Kohli (114 innings), Shai Hope (114 innings)

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Shai Hope's 16th ODI ton (109 runs off 83 balls), studded with seven sixes and four fours, helped West Indies chase down the 326-run target in 48.5 overs, take 1-0 lead in the series.

Published at : 05 Dec 2023 09:16 AM (IST)

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