Bhubaneswar: Shai Hope carved his name into cricket history by becoming the first player ever to score an international century against every current Test-playing nation. The milestone came during the second ODI against New Zealand in Napier, where Hope produced a brilliant unbeaten 109 from just 69 balls.
His innings was dominant and composed, featuring 13 boundaries and 4 sixes, guiding West Indies to a total of 247/9 in a rain-reduced 34-over match. Despite Hope’s heroics, New Zealand chased down the target with five wickets in hand and three balls to spare.
This century completed a unique global sweep — a feat unmatched even by cricket giants like Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting or Virat Kohli. Hope also crossed 6,000 ODI runs in this match and equalled the West Indies record of 19 ODI centuries, further strengthening his status as one of the most consistent modern white-ball batters.
His record is significant not only because of the achievement itself, but because it shows remarkable adaptability — scoring hundreds in different formats, in varied conditions, and against the strongest bowling attacks across continents.
Though the West Indies could not convert his landmark innings into victory, the moment stands as a defining achievement in world cricket — one that elevates Hope’s legacy and sets a new benchmark for future generations.
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