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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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)

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.