‘That stuck with me’: Shai Hope recounts conversation with MS Dhoni after win against England

At Sir Vivian Richards Stium in Antigua, during first-ever ODI between West Indies and England, Shai Hope's outstanding 109 t-out innings led hosts to an incredible 326 record chase. With help of Hope's outstanding batting, a late-inning blitz from Mumbai Indians recruit Romario Shepherd, and a vital fifty from Alick Athanaze, West Indies emerged victorious by 4 wickets.

3 things you need to kw

• Shai Hope's unbeaten century (109*) led West Indies to a historic record chase of 326 against England in 1st ODI
• Romario Shepherd's late blitz and Alick Athanaze's fifty played crucial roles in West Indies securing a thrilling 4-wicket victory
• A dramatic comeback saw West Indies chase down score with seven deliveries to spare, setting a Sir Vivian Richards Stium record

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Shai Hope remembers speaking with MS Dhoni following his historic century

West Indies was in a tough spot when y were 220 for 5 at end of 40th over, still attempting to make 326 runs. Particularly after losing Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rurford so quickly, visiting team, under leership of Jos Buttler, appeared to be winning. West Indies needed 106 runs in last 10 overs, which was t easy.

Still, things turned around when captain Shai Hope and new player Romario Shepherd for Mumbai Indians played great in last few overs, leing West Indies to a successful chase with seven balls to spare.

Captain Shai Hope did an amazing job, hitting 109 runs without being out in just 83 balls, with 7 sixes and 4 boundaries. Romario Shepherd was very important. In his 29-ball 48, he hit 3 sixes and 4 fours, helping to build an 89-run partnership for sixth wicket.

West Indies needed 19 runs in last two overs. Shai Hope stepped up and hit Sam Curran for three sixes in next-to-last over, leing team to victory. When Shai Hope thought about game, he remembered some good vice from former Indian captain MS Dhoni. Dhoni said it was important to remember that re is often more time than you think, especially in longer version of white-ball game. He quoted:

"I h a chat with MS Dhoni some time back and he told me that you always have a lot more time at crease than you think and that stuck with me,"

" century was in a winning cause and that's all I play for. Happy that we won,"

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When is West Indies next match?

West Indies will w be seen in action against England on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at same venue.