Top 5 ODI innings of 2019

4. Shimron Hetmyer (139* off 106 vs India, Chennai)

Shimron Hetmyer showed his great class against India at Chennai

The massive talent that Shimron Hetmyer possesses is well-known to everyone. However, too often in his career, Hetmyer has been guilty of impetuosity and not restraining his aggression.

This innings, however, could signal the maturing of a future great.

Playing against India in India, and chasing a target of 288, is not easy even in the modern age of flat pitches. Moreover, West Indies didn’t benefit from the dew factor that was supposed to play a big part, as the conditions remained dry.

But Hetmyer played like a man determined to complete his mission.

He allowed his partner Shai Hope to completely drop anchor and score at a leisurely pace. At the other end, Hetmyer went after the Indian bowlers, especially the spinners who were the biggest threats, and attacked them with some of those mighty hits that he has become known for.

But what differentiated this innings from the rest was the fact that he didn’t get carried away, and kept his eye on the target.

With the help of 11 fours and 7 sixes, Hetmyer racked up a score of 139 and ensured his team would end up winning the match.