Shai Hope Credits MS Dhoni After Scripting West Indies' Highest Successful Chase vs India

Shai Hope with MS Dhoni during an ODI in 2018. PC- AFPShai Hope's West Indies had an unforgettable night in New Chandigarh last Sunday, as the visitors chased down a mighty target of 352 runs to end the ODI series on a high against Team India.After breaking countless records and bagging an emphatic victory, Hope credited legendary former Indian captain MS Dhoni for igniting the belief in the 32-year-old wicketkeeper-batter. Shai Hope credits MS Dhoni after match-winning 162* vs INDIn the third and final ODI fixture between India and West Indies, the visiting captain Shai Hope led from the front, while opening the innings after playing at number 3 & 4 positions in the previous matches. As a result, the talented right-hander brought his best in Chandigarh, slamming an unbeaten 162 off just 143 balls to take the team home with 10 deliveries to spare and five wickets in hand. Also Read: Shubman Gill Reveals Areas To Improve For India After Mullanpur ODI Defeat vs West IndiesAs Shai Hope thanked MS Dhoni in his post-match speech, saying, "I had a great chat with the great man, MS Dhoni, who said that you always have more time than you think. So, I wasn't looking too much at the end result. I was sticking to my process and tried to take the game down as best as I could and find ways to get some boundaries at the backend."Can Shai Hope’s heroics spark a West Indies revival ahead of WC 2027 Qualifier?Shai Hope and the West Indies broke multiple records in the final ODI match against India. Although they failed to qualify directly for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027, the two-time champions can still earn a ticket to the South African continent if they do well in the qualifiers. The Windies cricket is currently in the dumps due to administrative issues in the board and the team's inconsistent performances. However, they are a side full of talent who still make a turnaround for good, and the performances like Shai Hope’s vs India will only unite the Men in Maroon. Nevertheless, the World Cup 2027 Qualifiers will be held in South Africa in February-March next year, with the Windies, Ireland, Netherlands, Scotland and USA qualified for the 10-team event. Also Read: Virat Kohli Flops, Rohit Sharma World Record – October 3 Cricket Highlights