Shai Hope is a Barbadian cricketer who represents the West Indies in international cricket and currently captains both the ODI and T20I sides. Active across all formats, he is presently playing in the West Indies vs New Zealand series, where he leads the batting group as a top-order anchor, typically batting at No. 3 or No. 4 to stabilize the innings.
A prominent franchise player, he represented the Delhi Capitals in the 2024 IPL and continues to feature for the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the CPL. Standing 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall and aged 32 in 2025, Hope is admired for his technique, calm temperament, and match awareness, with his most iconic cricketing moment remaining the historic twin centuries at Headingly in 2017—one of the greatest achievements in modern West Indies cricket.
Properties in Barbados, endorsement deals with Nike and SS Cricket
Hope’s net worth reflects his decade-long international career, lucrative franchise contracts, and brand endorsements. His financial portfolio includes earnings from the West Indies central contract valued at approximately $300,000 annually, along with substantial income from the CPL and other T20 leagues worldwide.
Teams Played For
Team
Years Active
West Indies
2015
Barbados
2012
Delhi Capitals (IPL)
2024
Guyana Amazon Warriors (CPL)
2022
Barbados Royals (CPL)
2020 – 2021
Multan Sultans (PSL)
2025
Lahore Qalandars (PSL)
2023
Khulna Tigers (BPL)
2019-2020- 2024-25
Yorkshire (County)
2023
Rangpur Rangers (BPL)
2019-20
Hobart Hurricanes (BBL)
2024-25
Dubai Capitals (ILT20)
2024-25
Education
Qualification
Institution
School
Queen’s College, Saint James, Barbados
Advanced Cricket Training
St. Bede’s School, East Sussex, England (2-year scholarship)
Complete Career Stats
Format
Matches
Runs
Highest Score
Average
Strike Rate
100s
50s
Test
43
2,005
147
25.38
42.93
2
5
ODI
147
6,097
170
51.00
78.00
19
26
T20I
58
1,403
102
29.62
138.00
1
9
IPL
9
183
41
22.88
135.00
0
0
Shai Hope Recent Form – Last 5 Matches
OPPN.
SCORE
FORMAT
DATE
NZ
16(18)
ODI
22 Nov 2025
NZ
109(69)
ODI
19 Nov 2025
NZ
37(45)
ODI
16 Nov 2025
NZ
11(5)
T20
13 Nov 2025
NZ
3(3)
T20
10 Nov 2025
Career Highlights
Year
Achievement
2015
Made international debut for West Indies in Test cricket
2016
Scored maiden ODI century on debut against Zimbabwe (101 runs)
2017
Became first player to score twin centuries at Headingley in 534 first-class matches (147 & 118*)
2018
Named West Indies Men’s Cricketer of the Year, Test Cricketer of the Year, and ODI Cricketer of the Year
2019
Scored 170 in ODI against Ireland; part of record 365-run opening partnership with John Campbell
2019
Became fastest West Indian to reach 2,000 ODI runs (47 innings)
2022
Named in ICC ODI Team of the Year
2023
Appointed West Indies ODI captain
2023
Scored century on ODI captaincy debut (128* vs South Africa)
2023
Became joint-fastest West Indian to reach 5,000 ODI runs (114 innings), equalling Sir Vivian Richards’ record
2024
Made IPL debut with Delhi Capitals
2025
Appointed West Indies T20I captain
2025
Scored maiden T20I century (102* vs Australia)
Major Trophies & Awards
Year
Competition/Trophy
Significance
2017
Regional Super50 Champion
Key player for Barbados, scored centuries in semi-final and final
2018
Wisden Cricketer of the Year
International recognition for outstanding performances
2018
Cricket West Indies Awards
Triple winner – Men’s, Test, and ODI Cricketer of the Year
2019
Cricket West Indies ODI Player of the Year
Consecutive recognition for white-ball excellence
2020
ICC ODI Team of the Year
Selected for stellar ODI performances
2022
ICC ODI Team of the Year
Second selection to prestigious ICC team
2023
CPL Player of the Series
Led Guyana Amazon Warriors to their first CPL title
Additional Achievements
Achievement
Context
Third-fastest batsman to 4,000 ODI runs
Achieved milestone in 86 innings
19 ODI centuries
Fourth-highest century scorer for West Indies
First player to score centuries in both innings at Headingley in 127 years
Historic Test match feat against England
Highest ODI partnership for West Indies
365-run opening stand with John Campbell vs Ireland (2019)
West Indies ODI and T20I captain
Leading the Caribbean side across white-ball formats
Interesting Facts About Shai Hope
He received a life-changing scholarship to St. Bede’s School in England at age 17, where he was immediately appointed captain of the first XI.
Hope once considered playing for England and qualifying through residency while studying in Sussex.
His twin centuries at Headingley made him the first West Indian to achieve this feat on English soil.
He shares the record with Sir Vivian Richards for being the fastest West Indian to 5,000 ODI runs.
Hope’s brother, Kyle Hope, is also a professional cricketer who represented West Indies.
In 2023, he led the Guyana Amazon Warriors to their maiden CPL title and was named Player of the Series.
His maiden T20I century came in his 48th T20I match, showcasing his ability to adapt his game.
Hope was mentored by former Sussex captain Alan Wells during his formative years in England.
He scored 527 runs in a single ILT20 season for Dubai Capitals, including a century.
Despite being primarily known for ODI cricket, Hope has successfully transitioned into a T20I leadership role as captain.
Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Shai Hope is 32 years old and stands 5 feet 9 inches tall. His cricket journey through prestigious teams including West Indies, Delhi Capitals, and Guyana Amazon Warriors reflects his adaptability and consistent performances. Known for his classical batting technique and calm demeanor under pressure, Hope has established himself as one of the Caribbean's most reliable batsmen, particularly excelling in the ODI format where he maintains an impressive average above 50.
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