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Shai Hope finally ended his eight-year wait for a Test century with a brilliant 103 against India. He broke Jermaine Blackwood's record for the most innings between Test hundreds. The knock also made him the eighth-highest century scorer for West Indies across formats. Hope reached the significant milestone of 9,000 international runs during his memorable innings.

Key Points: Shai Hope Ends Eight-Year Test Century Drought Against India

  • Ended eight-year Test century drought with 103 against India
  • Broke record for most innings between Test tons at 58
  • Became eighth-highest WI century scorer across all formats
  • Reached milestone of 9,000 international career runs
  • Remains dominant in ODIs with 18 centuries
  • Improved T20I performance with 1,210 runs
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Shai Hope ends eight-year Test ton drought, with 103 against India

West Indies batter Shai Hope scores first Test century since 2017, breaking records and reaching 9,000 international runs milestone in Delhi Test.

"Hope took 58 innings between his centuries, surpassing Blackwood's 47-inning gap."

New Delhi, October 13

West Indies batter Shai Hope continued John Campbell's resurgence, scoring a century on the fourth day of the second and final Test match against India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, ending an eight-year drought without a Test ton.

His last Test century came way back in 2017 against England. His 103-run knock in the second innings was only his third ton in the longest format of the game, with the earlier two coming against England in 2017.

Hope rewrote the record books, breaking Jermaine Blackwood's record for the most innings between two Test centuries. Hope took 58 innings between his centuries, surpassing Blackwood's 47-inning gap.

With this ton, Shai Hope surpassed Richard Richardson to become the eighth-highest century scorer for the West Indies across all formats. Richardson has 21 while Hope has smashed 22 hundreds in 236 fixtures.

With this ton Hope also completed 9,000 international runs. Now in 236 international appearances, Hope has scored 9094 runs at an average of 38.05, including 22 centuries and 41 fifties, with the best score of 170.

For the right-hander, his best format remains the ODIs, where he has scored 5,879 runs in 142 matches and 137 innings at an average of 50.24, with 18 centuries and 29 fifties, including a career-best score of 170. He is the seventh-highest run-getter in ODIs for WI.

Hope has been improving his T20I game over the last few years, having scored 1,210 runs in 51 matches and 49 innings at an average of 28.13 and a strike rate of 137.65, with one century and seven fifties, and a best score of 102*.

- ANI

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Priya S
While it's great to see Hope's achievement, our bowling attack should be concerned. Allowing a century after such a long drought? Our bowlers need to step up their game in the final sessions.
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Arjun K
Shai Hope's ODI stats are phenomenal! Average of 50+ in ODIs shows he's a world-class limited overs player. West Indies cricket needs more consistent performers like him to regain their glory days.
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Sarah B
Breaking records after 58 innings between centuries - that's some serious persistence! This is why Test cricket is so special. The mental battle is as important as the physical one. Well played, Shai!
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Meera T
9000+ international runs is no small achievement! Shows his consistency across formats. As cricket lovers, we should celebrate such milestones regardless of which team the player represents. 🏏
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David E
His improvement in T20Is is impressive too - strike rate of 137+ shows he's adapting well to modern cricket demands. West Indies have found a reliable all-format player in Hope.

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