Shai Hope Surpasses Chris Gayle For Most 100s By West Indies Player vs India

Shai Hope completes century in IND vs WI 3rd ODI (Source: AP)Shai Hope played a captain’s innings as West Indies continued their chase of 352 against India in the third and final ODI at New Chandigarh on October 3. Hope completed his 21st ODI century and kept his team in the contest, along with Sherfane Rutherford, who scored 24 off 25 balls.Hope reached his 21st ODI hundred in his 152nd innings, becoming the fastest West Indies batter to reach the milestone. It is worth noting that Chris Gayle had taken 241 innings to score 21 ODI centuries.The West Indies captain also surpassed Chris Gayle's record for most 100s for West Indies against India in ODIs.Shai Hope Leads West Indies' Fight With 21st Century In Record ChaseSahi Hope's century came at an important stage for West Indies after India had posted a huge 351/7. The West Indies captain showed patience and control while Rutherford provided support at the other end.India had suffered an early setback after losing Shubman Gill for 1 and Virat Kohli for golden duck. Both wickets came in the first three overs, with Jayden Seales doing the damage. Rohit Sharma then steadied India’s innings with 92 off 85 balls alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad.KL Rahul finished the innings strongly with an unbeaten 129 off only 87 balls, helping India reach 351/7.The West Indies captain Shai Hope completed his 21st ODI century and the 5th against India in ODIs.Also Read: Shai Hope Breaks Chris Gayle’s Record, Becomes Fastest West Indian To 20 ODI CenturiesShai Hope Breaks Chris Gayle's Record In IND vs WI 3rd ODIShai Hope has now scored 5 ODI centuries against India, which is the most by any West Indies batter. He has moved ahead of the legendary Chris Gayle, who had 4 centuries against India.Most 100s for West Indies vs India in ODIs:5 - Shai Hope*4 – Chris Gayle3 – Gordon Greenidge, Viv Richards, Marlon Samuels2 – Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Desmond Haynes, Shimron HetmyerRecord Alert:Shai Hope is the first West Indies batter to score back-to-back ODI hundreds on four separate occasions.Most 100s vs India in India in ODIsWhen visiting batters play ODI cricket in India, scoring centuries is difficult. Shai Hope has scored 4 centuries in India against India.5 - AB de Villiers (South Africa)4 - Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand)4 - Shai Hope (West Indies)*Most 100s By Wicketkeeper-Captains In ODIs8 - Shai Hope (West Indies)6 - MS Dhoni (India)4 - AB de Villiers (South Africa)Most 100s for West Indies in ODIs25 – Chris Gayle21 – Shai Hope19 – Brian Lara17 – Desmond HaynesAlso Read: Stuart Binny Pulls Off A Superman Catch At The Age Of 42 In WCL 2026 Opener