{
  "id": 10971429,
  "title": "IND vs WI 2nd ODI: Shai Hope Surpasses Brian Lara With 20th Century As West Indies Smash Record 405/7",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/ind-vs-wi-2nd-odi-shai-hope-surpasses-brian-lara-with-20th-century-as",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T14:46:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/ind-vs-wi-2nd-odi-shai-hope-surpasses-brian-lara-with-20th-century-as-west-indies-smash-record-4057"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Guwahati, India - West Indies captain Shai Hope shattered Brian Lara's record by scoring his 20th ODI century, surpassing Lara's 19 centuries in 295 ODIs from 1990-2007. During the second ODI against India at Guwahati's Barsapara Stadium, Hope scored 104 runs off 94 balls, with eight fours and three sixes at a strike rate of over 110. This remarkable performance pushed West Indies to their highest-ever total of 405/7. The top ODI century-getter for West Indies remains Chris Gayle, who has scored 25 centuries in 298 ODIs since 1999. Hope's outstanding form against India, particularly on home soil, is evident as he has scored 857 runs in 16 ODIs and 16 innings, including four centuries and three fifties. In this ODI, India won the toss and chose to bowl first, but it was India's bowlers who struggled against the formidable West Indies batting lineup.",
  "summary": "Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 30: West Indies skipper Shai Hope went past legendary Brian Lara during the second West Indies ODI on Wednesday, becoming Men in Maroon's second-highest centurion in ODI cricket. During the 2nd ODI against India at Guwahati's Barsapara Stadium, Hope made 104 in 94 balls, with eight fours and three sixes at a strike rate of over 110. This is Hope's 20th ODI…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "IND Vs WI 2nd ODI: Shai Hope & Amir Jangoo Punish India In Guwahati With Stunning Centuries",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/ind-vs-wi-2nd-odi-shai-hope-amir-jangoo-punish-india-in-guwahati-with",
        "published": "2026-09-30T11:56:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}