BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – West Indies cricket team captain, Shai Hope, was full of praise for his team after their hard-fought 2-1 victory over England in the One Day International (ODI) series. The final match took place on Wednesday at the Kensington Oval.

Hope was thrilled with the team’s overall performance and highlighted how much they’ve improved throughout the series. He believes this consistent progress is key to becoming one of the top teams in world cricket.

“It was great to see how we dominated right from the first game,” Hope said after the match. “If you want to be an elite team, you need to keep performing like this,” he added, expressing the pride felt by the entire squad after their series win.

Big win in the third match

Hope also gave special mention to Brandon King and Keacy Carty, who played crucial roles in the third and final game of the series. Both players scored impressive centuries, which helped seal the win and showed the team’s depth. “Brandon and Keacy played outstanding innings. These are the kind of performances we’ve been looking for,” Hope said, stressing how important such efforts are for boosting the team’s confidence.

Looking ahead, the focus now shifts to the upcoming T20 series, which begins on Saturday. Hope encouraged his teammates, especially those heading back to their Super 50 Cup franchise teams, to keep up the high standards they showed on the international stage. “When you come back from international cricket, you need to prove why you’re there,” he emphasized. “I expect everyone going back home to continue showing that same dominance and setting a high standard.”

With the T20 series around the corner, the West Indies team aims to carry over their ODI momentum. Hope remains committed to ensuring that his squad maintains excellence and consistency in all formats of the game.