India and West Indies are currently involved in an ODI series. The second game of the same is happening in Trinidad. It was a memorable day for Shai Hope. He is playing his 100th ODI and he made it even more special with a dominant display. The West Indian opener has joined an elite list of cricketers to score a century in the 100th ODI.
A stunning knock by the West Indian opener
Batting first, West Indies needed a strong performance to challenge the Indians. It was important for the openers to put on a good partnership. They did just that with a 65-run partnership. Kyle Mayers was the aggressor with a 23-ball 39 while Shai Hope held one end.
The wicket-keeper batter then found scoring easy. He took calculated risks to keep the scoreboard moving and in the process, got to his 13th hundred. The century included eight boundaries and two sixers.
Terrific from Shai Hope. Century in his 100th ODI👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) July 24, 2022
A 100 IN HIS 100TH ODI TAKE. A. BOW. SHAI HOPE pic.twitter.com/7sMxDI0L0H
— Sritama (Ross Taylor’s version) (@cricketpun_duh) July 24, 2022
List of players to score a century in 100th ODI
Milestones are important in the game of cricket from a player’s perspective. When they make it extra special by doing well in that encounter, it will be an unforgettable day for them. So far, nine players have achieved the feat of hitting a hundred in their hundredth ODI encounter. Shai Hope is the latest to join the list, becoming the tenth entrant. On that note, here is a look at the list of players who scored a century in their 100th ODI game:
- Gordon Greenidge (West Indies) – 102*
- Chris Cairns (New Zealand) – 115
- Mohammad Yousuf (Pakistan) – 129
- Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 101
- Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 132*
- Marcus Trescothick (England) – 100*
- R Sarwan (West Indies) – 115*
- David Warner (Australia) – 124
- Shikhar Dhawan (India) – 109
- Shai Hope (West Indies) – 115
A player is usually under pressure when it comes to a milestone game. Since they want to make it a momentous day, they could be extra careful, which might lead to an underwhelming display. Nevertheless, a few have crossed this barrier and scored a hundred. It speaks volumes of the player’s mindset.
