West Indies ODI Captain Shai Hope showcased his immense talent and muscle power with a breathtaking one-handed six that left onlookers in awe during Delhi Capitals’ recent practice match.
The IPL 2024 season began on an electrifying note, and cricket fever has gripped the entire nation.
Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals hosted a practice game prior to their upcoming matchup against Rajasthan Royals and Shai Hope, the promising finisher from West Indies stole the show with sheer display of muscle power.
Facing a fast bowler, Shai Hope bent a little to slam a one-handed six over deep long on the boundary. Despite losing grip of the bat, Hope somehow managed to cross the boundary ropes using his left-hand muscle power.
Hope knew he pulled off something extraordinary and donned a cheeky smile to the camera with a thumbs up gesture.
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Shai: πππ―#YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2024 | @shaidhope pic.twitter.com/ing5OeMjd2
β Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 24, 2024
For Shai Hope, the practice game provided a valuable opportunity to accustom himself to the conditions and challenges of the IPL as he prepares to make his mark on the tournament with the Delhi Capitals.
Having established himself as a reliable performer in international cricket, Hope is eager to translate his success onto the IPL stage and contribute to his team’s success in the upcoming season.
That being said, DC has a lot of ground to cover and fix several issues that were exposed during their season opener against Punjab Kings.
From lack of accountability by the middle order to death bowling failure, Delhi Capitals are clearly struggling to maintain a balanced unit after the loss of Harry Brook and Lungi Ngidi.
Notably, Delhi Capitals (DC) are set to face Rajasthan Royals (RR) next on Thursday in Jaipur.