[Watch] Shai Hope Gives Tribute To Virat Kohli; Plays Exquisite Cover-Drive To Rattle South Africa

Hope with a delightful cover drive [x]

West Indies sealed a 3-0 win over South Africa in the T20I series. The home side were dominant throughout the series, and the credit goes to their batters, especially Shai Hope.

The stylish batter was excellent throughout the series, and was once again pivotal in the win in the 3rd T20I. West Indies needed 109 runs to seal the series, and once again it was Hope, who gave a flying start to their side.

Hope's cover-drive reminds fans of Virat Kohli

The right-handed batter played some exquisite shots, and mesmerised the fans. However, there was one particular shot which reminded fans of Virat Kohli. Proteas bowler Baartman, bowled a fuller length ball outside the off.

Hope lunged onto the ball and played a delightful cover-drive to pierce the gap to perfection. India great, Kohli is famous for his cover-drive, and Hope's stunning strike reminded everyone of him.

Hope, struck 4 sixes, but was eventually dismissed for a well-compiled 42 off 24 balls.

South African struggle continues in 3rd T2OI

Talking about the Proteas batting, they struggled throughout the game. In a rain-curtailed match, which was reduced to 13 overs, the visitors scored 108 runs, courtesy of a late Tristan Stubbs assault (40 off 15 balls).

The wicket was on the slower side in the first innings, and Reeza Hendricks struggled badly, getting dismissed for a scratchy looking 20-ball 9 as the South African side couldn't catch the momentum.

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