Shai Hope playing for West Indies [Source: AFP]West Indies scripted a memorable victory against India in the third ODI at New Chandigarh, with their captain leading the charge in a challenging run-chase as Shai Hope anchored the innings with a composed display of batting, Hope held his ground in the IND vs WI 3rd ODI as wickets fell around him. Ultimately, his knock not only guided the visitors to a face-saving result ending 2-1 but also put him in the record books.Coming in at No. 3 after John Campbell's early dismissal, Hope took responsibility for the chase as his knock featured 17 fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 113.29. He remained at the crease until West Indies reached 352/5 in 48.2 overs, completing a five-wicket victory and also registering a massive list of records.1) Shai Hope topples Chanderpaul, Viv Richards to break elite recordShai Hope produced a historic performance against India in the third ODI at New Chandigarh, surpassing some of West Indies' legendary batters to register the highest individual ODI score for his country against India. Highest Individual Scores for West Indies vs India in ODIs:154* - Shai Hope, New Chandigarh, 2026, Today*152* - Desmond Haynes, Georgetown, 1989149* - Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Nagpur, 2007149 - Vivian Richards, Jamshedpur, 1983140 - Chris Gayle, Ahmedabad, 2002His unbeaten 162 off 143 deliveries took him past Desmond Haynes' 152* in Georgetown in 1989, breaking a record that had stood for 37 years. Hope also moved ahead of Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who scored an unbeaten 149 in Nagpur in 2007, and Vivian Richards, whose 149 came in Jamshedpur in 1983. 2) Shai Hope breaks massive record as wicketkeeperShai Hope's unbeaten 162 also placed him at the top of the list of highest individual scores by a wicketkeeper against India in ODIs. He surpassed New Zealand's Tom Latham, who had scored an unbeaten 145 in Auckland in 2022, and Zimbabwe legend Andy Flower, whose 145 came in Colombo in 2002. Highest Individual Scores by Wicketkeeper vs India in ODIs:162* - Shai Hope (West Indies), New Chandigarh, 2026, Today*145* - Tom Latham (New Zealand), Auckland, 2022145 - Andy Flower (Zimbabwe), Colombo (RPS), 2002138* - Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka), Jaipur, 2005Notably, Shai Hope, with his 162-run effort, also became the first wicketkeeper to score 150 or more runs against India in an ODI.Wicketkeepers with most runs in ODI vs India:Shai Hope – 162*Tom Latham – 145*Andy Flower – 145Kumar Sangakkara – 138*Brendan Taylor – 1383) Shai Hope Registers Highest ODI Score Against India While ChasingHope's unbeaten 162 also became the highest individual score by a batter against India while chasing in ODIs. He went past Tillakaratne Dilshan, who scored 160 in 2009, and England's Andrew Strauss, whose 158 came in 2011.Highest ODI Scores Against India While Chasing:162* - Shai Hope (2026)*160 - T Dilshan (2009)158 - Andrew Strauss (2011)151* - Sanath Jayasuriya (1997)Breaking the 15-year-old record, Hope is in the list, which also features Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya, who made an unbeaten 151 in 1997.Also Read- Shai Hope Surpasses Chris Gayle For Most 100s By West Indies Player vs India4) Shai Hope Enters Top Four For Highest Score By A Wicketkeeper While Chasing In ODIsHope's unbeaten 162 against India is also among the highest individual scores by a wicketkeeper while chasing in ODIs. He occupies the fourth spot on the list, which is led by MS Dhoni's unbeaten 183 against Sri Lanka in Jaipur in 2005.Highest Individual Scores As A Wicketkeeper While Chasing In ODIs:183* – MS Dhoni (India) vs Sri Lanka, Jaipur, 2005178 – Quinton de Kock (South Africa) vs Australia, Centurion, 2016168* – Quinton de Kock (South Africa) vs Bangladesh, Kimberley, 2017162* – Shai Hope (West Indies) vs India, New Chandigarh, 2026146* – Shai Hope (West Indies) vs Bangladesh, Mirpur, 20185) Second-Highest Individual Score By A Captain Against India In ODIsShai Hope's unbeaten 162 against India has placed him second on the list of highest individual scores by a captain against India in ODIs. He is behind Sanath Jayasuriya, who scored 189 in Sharjah in 2000.Highest Individual Scores As Captain vs India In ODIs:189 – Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka), Sharjah, 2000162* – Shai Hope (West Indies), New Chandigarh, 2026158 – Andrew Strauss (England), Bengaluru, 2011156 – George Bailey (Australia), Nagpur, 2013149 – Steve Smith (Australia), W.A.C.A, 20166) Shai Hope Joins Elite List With Multiple 150-Plus Scores For West Indies In ODIsHope's latest century against India was his second 150-plus score in ODIs for West Indies. He joins Vivian Richards and Brian Lara, who have each registered three such scores, while Chris Gayle leads the list with five.Multiple 150+ Scores For West Indies In ODIs:5 – Chris Gayle3 – Vivian Richards, Brian Lara2 – Shai Hope7) Shai Hope Joins Daryl Mitchell Among Players With Most ODI Hundreds Against India In IndiaWith his latest century in New Chandigarh, Shai Hope has registered four ODI hundreds against India on Indian soil. He shares the second spot with Daryl Mitchell, while AB de Villiers leads the list with five centuries.Most 100s vs India In India In ODIs:5 – AB de Villiers (South Africa)4 – Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand)4 – Shai Hope (West Indies)8) Third-Most ODI Hundreds As An Opener For West IndiesShai Hope has scored 12 ODI centuries as an opener for West Indies, placing him third on the list. He trails Chris Gayle, who leads with 25 hundreds, and Desmond Haynes, who has 17.Most 100s As An Opener For West Indies In ODIs:25 – Chris Gayle17 – Desmond Haynes12 – Shai Hope11 – Gordon Greenidge9) Shai Hope Leads The List Of Most ODI Hundreds By Wicketkeeper-CaptainsShai Hope has scored eight ODI centuries as a wicketkeeper-captain for West Indies, putting him at the top of the list. He is followed by former India captain MS Dhoni, who registered six hundreds in the role.Most 100s By Wicketkeeper-Captains In ODIs:8 – Shai Hope (West Indies)6 – MS Dhoni (India)4 – AB de Villiers (South Africa)10) Shai Hope Records Most ODI Hundreds For West Indies Against IndiaHope's century against India was his fifth in ODIs against the Men in Blue, making him the leading West Indies batter in this category. He moved past Chris Gayle, who has four hundreds against India.Most 100s For West Indies vs India In ODIs:5 – Shai Hope4 – Chris Gayle3 – Gordon Greenidge, Viv Richards, Marlon Samuels2 – Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Desmond Haynes, Shimron Hetmyer11) Shai Hope Becomes Second-Highest Century-Maker For West Indies In ODIsShai Hope has now scored 21 ODI centuries for West Indies, moving into second place on the list. He is behind Chris Gayle, who leads with 25 hundreds, and ahead of Brian Lara, who finished his ODI career with 19.Most 100s For West Indies In ODIs:25 – Chris Gayle21 – Shai Hope19 – Brian Lara17 – Desmond Haynes12) Shai Hope Joins Warner And De Kock In Fastest To 21 ODI CenturiesShai Hope reached his 21st ODI century in 152 innings, placing him alongside David Warner and Quinton de Kock on the list of batters to achieve the milestone in the same number of innings. Hashim Amla holds the record, having reached 21 centuries in just 116 innings.Fastest To 21 Centuries In ODIs (By Innings):116 – Hashim Amla (South Africa)138 – Virat Kohli (India)152 – David Warner (Australia), Quinton de Kock (South Africa), Shai Hope (West Indies)183 – AB de Villiers (South Africa)13) Shai Hope Joins Gayle And Richards Among West Indies' Leading Captains Across FormatsShai Hope has registered nine international centuries as captain across formats for West Indies, joining Chris Gayle and Vivian Richards in the third spot on the list. Brian Lara leads the tally with 19 hundreds as captain.Most 100s As Captain Across Formats For West Indies:19 – Brian Lara15 – Clive Lloyd11 – Garry Sobers9 – Chris Gayle, Viv Richards, Shai HopeAlso Read- When Will Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli Play Next After IND vs WI ODI Series 2026?
