Bridgetown, Barbados – England delivered a commanding performance in the opening One Day International (ODI) against the West Indies, securing a resounding 238-run victory and setting a remarkable world record in the process.
After losing the toss and being put in to bat, England posted a formidable 400/8 in 50 overs — the highest ODI total in history without a single century from any batter. This broke South Africa’s previous record of 392.
England’s Batting Power:
- Jacob Bethell starred with an explosive 83 off 53 balls, including 8 fours and 5 sixes. His powerful display earned him the Player of the Match award.
- Harry Brook supported with a rapid 58 off 45 deliveries, striking 5 fours and 3 sixes.
- West Indies Bowling:
- Jayden Seales was the pick of the bowlers with 4/84 in 9 overs.
- J Greaves contributed with 2 wickets for 68 runs in his full 10-over spell.
West Indies Collapse:
Chasing 401, West Indies faltered quickly and were bowled out for 162 in just 26.2 overs.
- Jayden Seales showed some fight with the bat too, scoring an unbeaten 29 off 14 balls (2 fours, 3 sixes).
- Shai Hope added a promising 25 off 21.
England’s Bowling Attack:
- Jamie Overton delivered a lethal spell, taking 3 wickets for just 22 runs in 5.2 overs.
- Saqib Mahmood matched the feat with 3/32 in 7 overs, dismantling the West Indies top and middle order.
