Hope helps West Indies grab consolation win over India

According to Caribbean Life, Captain Hope’s unbeaten 162 off 143 deliveries helped the West Indies secure a five-wicket victory over India, completing their highest-ever successful ODI run chase. Hope’s second consecutive century guided the team to 352/5 in 48.2 overs, chasing India’s 352/7 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. West Indies ended the series with a win despite India securing the series in the first two matches. The victory rewarded the West Indies batters for their strong performances throughout the series. Shai Hope opened with John Campbell after Jewel Andrew injured his hand. They gave West Indies a fast start, but Campbell was soon dismissed for 10. Hope then partnered with Amir Jangoo in a 109-run stand, reaching his 33rd ODI half-century from 46 balls. Jangoo was dropped on 34 but went on to score a half-century from 47 balls. However, a mix-up with Hope led to his run-