west indies batsman shy hope A masterclass in resilience and skills prepared Fourth day of the second test against India In Delhi, scored a well-compiled 103 runs. Coming in with West Indies following on, Hope steadied the innings after early setbacks and formed a partnership with Centurion. john campbell To get his team back into the competition. His innings, full of patience and measured aggression, ended an eight-year wait for a Test century, his first since 2017. The partnership between Hope and Campbell not only revived the innings but also gave West Indies a real chance of avoiding an innings defeat. Hope’s composed approach against India’s powerful bowling attack highlighted his experience and temperament. His innings was a display of character under pressure and was a significant morale boost for the team.
IND vs WI, Delhi Test: Shai Hope and John Campbell created history by scoring two centuries against India
Shai Hope’s innings was important in the context of West Indies’ second innings, especially after the team had scored just 248 runs in the first innings after declaring India’s 518/5. Reaching 35/2, Hope combined with Campbell to put on a 177-run partnership for the third wicket with both scoring centuries, the first time in 14 years that two West Indies batsmen scored twin centuries in a Test innings against India. Hope’s 103 came at a measured pace, keeping the bowlers under pressure and rotating the strike efficiently. His shot selection was impeccable, mixing crisp drives with delicate placement to carve the ground. This century not only enhanced Hope’s reputation as the pillar of the West Indies middle-order, but also helped the team avoid an innings defeat, showing that patience and concentration can pay off even under immense pressure.
IND vs WI, Delhi Test: Shai Hope’s great return to form after eight years
Hope’s century in Delhi is his third Test century, his first after scoring two centuries against Delhi England In Leeds in 2017. This innings highlighted his ability to rebuild an innings under pressure and adapt to challenging conditions. During his career, Hope has played 43 Tests, scoring over 2,000 runs with three centuries and five half-centuries, indicating his importance to West Indies cricket. In Delhi, he carried the innings and scored runs consistently while protecting the lower order from the impact of India’s strike bowlers. Hope’s century came at a critical juncture when the team could have collapsed, and his experience in handling the pressure of a massive follow-on was evident. Ultimately out for 103 runs Mohammad SirajHope’s effort will be remembered as a disciplined, mature innings that demonstrated composure, skill and leadership under fire.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Shai Hope Century
West Indies have equaled their total number of centuries from the 2023-2025 WTC cycle.
West Indies is back pic.twitter.com/2y67CBwCWw
– Caribbean Cricket Podcast (@CaribCricket) 13 October 2025
A touch of class about Shai Hope’s batting that is not adequately reflected in his statistics. The brilliant century he scored in this match should help correct tbis in some way. very nice!
– Cricketwala (@cricketwala) 13 October 2025
Much to Shai Asha’s delight, this was long overdue from her
– Vishal (@Fanpointofviews) 13 October 2025
In a career that has seen wild variations in form and performances, Shai Hope has had 3 of the best innings of the last 10 years. What a performance this is.
– Absurd Kptijqvsb (@absurd_random) 13 October 2025
The Kotla crowd (whatever it is there) turned out to cheer Shai Hope’s renaissance in Test cricket.
And kids, that’s why you adore the transformation of this great game: the honor, the character, the fighting. Test match cricket is truly an epitome of life. #INDv– Atul Singh (@tweener_lob) 13 October 2025
Very good innings from Shai Hope. long overdue. This should be a new beginning in Test cricket. It was difficult to understand his struggle in this format as he had the required skill and temperament#INDvsWI #crickettwitter
– Garfield Robinson (@garfieldrob01) 13 October 2025
Two West Indies batsmen are getting 💯s after a long time. Shai Hope’s performance was better than Campbell’s. Didn’t give a chance to the bowlers and played a clean innings. #INDvsWI #DelhiTest
– Eswar (@EswarPillai) 13 October 2025
Shai Hope’s test century after 8 years! He is one of the best batsmen of current times. He has been managing this West Indies team since his debut. He is very committed to West Indies. This should be appreciated more. In my opinion he is already a legendary West Indies player. pic.twitter.com/KLUt0FfgHK
– Aryan Goel (@Aryan42832Goel) 13 October 2025
Shai Hope should leave the gloves and bat at number four for West Indies full time
-Chatil Panditsekara (@ChatilPandi) 13 October 2025
Test century for Shai Hope after 8 years#shyhope #INDvsWI #westindies pic.twitter.com/wNe6WEGHuU
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 13 October 2025
