Shai Hope battles eye infection to hit dazzling hundred wearing sunglasses against New Zealand (ICC Photo)
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Moneycontrol05-12-2025, 20:07

Shai Hope Hits Century With Eye Infection, Leads WI Fightback

  • Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 116 for West Indies on Day 4 against New Zealand, battling an eye infection and wearing sunglasses.
  • Hope and Justin Greaves (55*) built an unbroken 140-run partnership, guiding West Indies to 212-4 while chasing New Zealand's target of 531.
  • New Zealand's bowling attack was hampered by injuries to key players like Nathan Smith, Tom Blundell, and Matt Henry.
  • Kemar Roach achieved his 12th Test five-wicket haul (5-78), becoming the oldest West Indies bowler to do so against New Zealand.

Why It Matters: Shai Hope's century despite an eye infection showcases remarkable resilience and skill.

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