Consistency is key to Windies’ success – Hope

Following a 33-run victory over England on Wednesday in their group, West Indies captain Shai Hope is confident that with consistency among the players, the team will be a force to be reckoned with in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
With momentum on their side, the Caribbean side now prepares to face Nepal on Sunday at 01:30h, with another victory likely to secure a place in the Super 8.
Captain Shai Hope emphasised the importance of consistency in tournament cricket.
“It’s very important for us to play the best cricket we can on the day, every single time we turn up,” he said. “It’s not like a bilateral series where you can go one down and then come back. You have to execute as precisely as you can, especially from the start.”

Hope highlighted the need to stay focused on the present rather than past results. “I always talk about learning from the past. The results we’ve had previously, we can’t necessarily control. Now we’ve got to focus on what’s in front of us. It’s just nice to get two wins in our first two games, and the aim is to continue that trend.”
A standout performer against England was Sherfane Rutherford, whose batting made a significant impact. “Sherfane has always been a hard worker, very diligent with his preparation,” Hope said.
“He would bat from the start of the session all the way through if he’s working on something. It’s great to see that hard work pays off and him making an impact today.”
Hope also praised the team’s broader batting contributions. “It’s very good to see the batters putting their hands up,” he added.
With confidence rising, the West Indies look to maintain their momentum against Nepal. But as Hope stresses, in World Cup cricket, every game demands full focus and precise execution.