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Shai Hope Hits Century, Breaks Lara Record in Guwahati ODI
✍️ India TV News
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 07:47 AM
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West Indies’ Shai Hope scored a century against India in the second ODI at Guwahati, eclipsing Brian Lara’s record for the fastest century against the Indian side.
In the second One‑Day International between West Indies and India, played at the Guwahati Stadium, Shai Hope reached a century in just 62 balls.
The innings saw Hope hit 10 fours and 3 sixes, propelling the West Indies to a competitive total of 279/7.
Hope’s knock broke the previous record held by Brian Lara for the fastest century against India, a benchmark that had stood since 2007.
India’s bowlers struggled to contain the West Indian opener, who finished with 101 runs off 62 deliveries, earning him the man‑of‑the‑match award.
The innings saw Hope hit 10 fours and 3 sixes, propelling the West Indies to a competitive total of 279/7.
Hope’s knock broke the previous record held by Brian Lara for the fastest century against India, a benchmark that had stood since 2007.
India’s bowlers struggled to contain the West Indian opener, who finished with 101 runs off 62 deliveries, earning him the man‑of‑the‑match award.