West Indies captain Shai Hope continued his remarkable run in India by scoring an unbeaten century in the fourth T20 International against India in Hyderabad on October 14, 2026. His outstanding innings helped West Indies post a massive total of 247 for three and secure a 24-run victory. The performance also added several milestones to Hope’s international career, with records associated with AB de Villiers, MS Dhoni, Suryakumar Yadav and Harry Brook coming into focus.
Hope scored 102 not out from 50 deliveries, striking four boundaries and nine sixes. His innings was central to West Indies’ imposing total and helped the visitors level the five-match T20I series at 2-2. It was his fourth century across the ODI and T20I legs of the ongoing tour of India.
Hope Surpasses AB de Villiers’ Record in India
One of Hope’s most notable achievements was moving past former South Africa batter AB de Villiers for the most international centuries by an overseas batter in India across formats.
Hope’s fourth century of the tour took his tally of international hundreds scored in India to seven, surpassing de Villiers’ previous record of six. The achievement reflects Hope’s exceptional consistency during the current tour, where he has produced significant contributions in both one-day and T20 cricket.
His success has come against a strong Indian side across different formats. Hope has shown that he can build an innings in ODI cricket while also accelerating quickly in T20 Internationals. His ability to adapt his approach to different match situations has been an important factor in his performances.
Becomes West Indies’ Leading T20I Century-Maker
Hope also established a new milestone among West Indies batters in T20 Internationals. His unbeaten 102 was his third T20I century, taking him past Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis, who had each scored two hundreds in the format.
The West Indies captain has therefore become the first batter from his country to record three T20I centuries. His latest hundred further strengthened his position as one of the team’s most productive batters in the shortest international format.
Hope also became the fourth West Indies batter to cross 2,000 runs in T20 Internationals. He joined Rovman Powell, Nicholas Pooran and Brandon King in the group of Caribbean players to reach the milestone.
His record in the format highlights a combination of consistency and power hitting. While his ODI performances have demonstrated his ability to construct long innings, his T20I centuries show that he can also score quickly against high-quality bowling attacks.
Hope Reaches Another Milestone in the T20I Series
Hope’s performances in the ongoing T20I series have also placed him among the most prolific batters in a bilateral contest. Reports following the fourth match noted that he had moved past Suryakumar Yadav’s previous benchmark for the most runs by a captain from a full-member nation in a bilateral T20I series.
The reports also compared his series tally with Harry Brook’s previous record for most runs in a T20I series against India. Hope’s consistency across the matches has made him one of the leading run-scorers of the tour.
These achievements are particularly significant because they have come during a demanding away series against India. Hope has had to adjust to different conditions and bowling strategies while leading the West Indies team. His ability to combine leadership with consistent scoring has helped his side remain competitive throughout the tour.
Records Associated With MS Dhoni
Hope’s record-breaking tour has also drawn comparisons with former India captain MS Dhoni. Published reports have highlighted milestones involving wicketkeeper-captains and their international centuries, including Hope’s achievement of matching Dhoni’s tally of 11 international hundreds in that role.
Hope has also been compared with Dhoni’s record for scoring four international centuries as a wicketkeeper-captain in a calendar year. These comparisons underline the significance of Hope’s recent run, although the records apply to specific categories and roles rather than to overall international century totals.
How Hope Powered West Indies to 247
In the fourth T20I, India won the toss and chose to field first. West Indies made full use of the batting-friendly conditions, with Hope leading the charge. He reached his century with two sixes from the final two deliveries of the innings, finishing unbeaten on 102.
Other batters also contributed to the total. Shimron Hetmyer scored 33 from 12 balls, while Sherfane Rutherford remained unbeaten on 49 from 26 deliveries. Their aggressive contributions helped West Indies finish at 247 for three in 20 overs.
India’s bowlers struggled to contain the scoring rate, particularly during the later stages of the innings. West Indies’ total left India with a target of 248, requiring a sustained high-scoring effort throughout the chase.
India Fall Short Despite a Strong Start
India began the chase aggressively, with Sanju Samson scoring 56 and helping the hosts reach 60 without loss in the first four overs. However, the momentum slowed after Samson’s dismissal, and India lost wickets at regular intervals.
Abhishek Sharma scored 29, while Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy attempted to revive the chase with attacking contributions. West Indies bowler Keemo Paul proved decisive, taking five wickets and preventing India from getting close enough to threaten the target.
India were eventually dismissed for 223, handing West Indies a 24-run victory. The result levelled the five-match series at 2-2, leaving the teams to contest the final match for the series win.
A Memorable Tour for the West Indies Captain
Hope’s latest century adds to an exceptional tour that has included multiple hundreds in both ODI and T20I cricket. His performances have helped West Indies challenge India and have also established new benchmarks in the record books.
From surpassing AB de Villiers’ record for overseas international centuries in India to becoming West Indies’ leading T20I century-maker, Hope has produced a series of significant individual achievements. His contribution in Hyderabad also had a direct impact on the match result, providing the foundation for a total that India could not chase down.
With the series level at 2-2, Hope and West Indies will look to carry their momentum into the deciding T20I. His form has made him one of the key players to watch as the tour reaches its conclusion.
