Most ODI centuries for West Indies: Shai Hope equals legend Brian Lara's record with 19 ODI tons. Here’s the list of all top Windies scorers
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Shai hope against Kiwis: a historic knock draws level with greatness
Shai Hope's unbeaten 109 against New Zealand on November 18, 2025, brought him level with Brian Lara at 19 One Day International centuries for the West Indies. Only Chris Gayle's 25 centuries stand ahead now. Hope also broke Lara's record for most ODI hundreds as captain.
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Chris Gayle: 25 centuries (298 matches)
The Universe Boss reigns supreme. Gayle blasted 25 ODI hundreds between 1999 and 2019, combining audacious power with longevity. His tally remains the gold standard for Caribbean batsmen, built on towering sixes and fearless strokeplay that terrorized bowlers worldwide during two decades of dominance.
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Shai Hope: 19 centuries (147 matches) and Brian Lara: 19 centuries (295 matches)
Hope reached 19 centuries in half the matches Lara needed, underlining his remarkable consistency. Lara's artistry spanned 1990 to 2007, yielding elegance and record-breaking knocks. Hope's clinical accumulation since 2016 proves he's the torchbearer of modern West Indies batting across formats.
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Desmond Haynes: 17 centuries (238 matches)
One of the pillars of Caribbean cricket, Haynes formed legendary opening partnerships. His 17 ODI tons between 1977 and 1994 anchored countless victories. A technically sound accumulator, Haynes set the template for disciplined ODI batting before explosive cricket became the norm in the format.
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Gordon Greenidge, Viv Richards, Shivnarine Chanderpaul: 11 centuries each
Three icons share fourth spot. Greenidge's attacking flair (128 matches), Richards' swagger (187 matches), and Chanderpaul's grit (268 matches) each yielded 11 centuries. Their contrasting styles reflect West Indies' evolving approach, from swashbuckling dominance to stubborn survival across three generations.
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Marlon Samuels: 10 centuries (207 matches)
A maverick talent, Samuels scored 10 ODI hundreds while accumulating 5,606 runs. Known for match-winning knocks in high-pressure moments, he embodied West Indies' flair. His ability to counterattack when backs were against the wall made him a pivotal figure during the mid-2000s rebuilding era.