West Indies captain Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 102 against India in the fourth T20 International in Hyderabad on October 14, becoming the highest century-maker for West Indies in the format. His third T20 International century took him past Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis, who have each scored two centuries for the team.
Hope made 102 not out off 50 balls, adopting an aggressive approach against the Indian bowlers while maintaining the scoring rate with shots across different areas of the ground.
His innings helped West Indies post 247 for three in 20 overs, setting India a target of 248. Hope's contribution provided the foundation for the team's total.
With his third T20 International century, Hope moved ahead of former West Indies batter Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis, both of whom have scored two centuries in the format for West Indies.
The record places Hope at the top of the team's list of T20 International century-makers. Gayle was regarded for an extended period as one of the most destructive batters in T20 cricket.
Hope's three T20 International centuries have all come at the same score of 102 runs. His unbeaten century against India in Hyderabad extended this unusual statistical record.
The identical scores across all three centuries distinguish Hope's record in T20 International cricket.
