Shai Hope Statement: In the second match of the 5-match T-20 series being played with the Indian cricket team, the West Indies team led by Shay Hope won by 6 wickets. In this match, the Caribbean team achieved the target of 250 runs given by India with only 9 balls remaining and by winning, the series was leveled at 1-1. After this victory, captain Shay Hope praised his team and also commented on their batting.
What did Captain Shay Hope say?
Caribbean star bowler Roston Chase bowled an amazing spell, taking 3 wickets for just 24 runs in his 4 overs, which caused a lot of damage to the Indian team. After the match, when Captain Shay Hope was asked about Roston Chase's bowling in the post match presentation, he said, He really bowled amazingly. ​​On such a pitch and ground, bowling at an economy rate of six runs per over is unbelievable. So he really kept us in the game. I know the bowling conditions were very difficult, so the way they bowled and kept us in the game, it made it very easy for us to chase that score.
What did Shay Hope say about his batting?
Captain Shay Hope played a century and unbeaten innings of 102 runs for the West Indies team, which was chasing the target of 250 runs given by Team India. He faced 45 balls, completing his century with the help of 9 sixes and 6 fours. Caribbean captain Hope also reacted to his batting.
Were you confident of crossing the boundary? In response to this, Shay Hope said in the post match presentation, “I must say that the SS bats I have are very good. But yes, the ball was going very far here. Yes, the boundaries were a bit big, but you just have to trust yourself. Once the ball is in my zone, I just look for the best option to hit the boundary and today it all worked out well. As I said earlier, I need a bit of luck as well and today was like that for me.”
In this form do you think no one can beat you? Said on this, “No, not at all. I never get too excited. “I try to keep myself as neutral as possible.”
Is this your best batting ever? On this the Captain said, “It's hard to say. You know, when you're scoring runs, you're just happy. I guess I could say I'm having a good run of form right now, but I think the way I'm preparing, the way I'm trying to stay mentally fresh and ready, is giving me the best chance to do well. I just hope it lasts as long as it can.”
Shay Hope told when she felt she could win the match
The West Indies team did not have a very good start. Since, Kamil Puran was out on 4 and Shimron Hetmyer was out on zero. West Indies' score was 5/2. But, captain Shay Hope played the match winning innings for his team.
What were you thinking when the score was 5/2? On this the captain said, “That means it will be difficult to chase the chase. But when you chase targets in India, you always give yourself a chance. You always think you're in the game, no matter what the score is on the scoreboard. But a score of 5/2 is always challenging.”
When did you think you could win? On this Shay Hope said, “When Rovman and I formed a partnership, our innings got more momentum and then obviously Sherfane came in and did wonders, played very well with the bat, and gave us the energy we needed to win today.”
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