Within the first ODI of the three-match sequence, West Indies stormed to an eight-wicket victory over England below the DLS technique on the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua.
West Indies restricts England for 209
Put in to bat first, England confronted regular early losses and have been bowled out for 209 in 45.1 overs. West Indies bowlers saved the strain on from the outset, with Gudakesh Motie main the cost. Motie’s left-arm spin dismantled England’s batting lineup, as he claimed a exceptional 4 wickets for 41 runs in his 10 overs. His breakthroughs have been complemented by spectacular tempo bowling from Jayden Seales and Alzarri Joseph, every grabbing two wickets. Seales was notably economical, conceding solely 22 runs in his 8 overs, whereas Joseph’s aggressive spell yielded 2 wickets for 46 runs. Matthew Forde, bowling with constant accuracy, claimed two scalps for 48 runs.
Regardless of some promising begins, England’s batsmen struggled to transform into huge scores. Philip Salt (18), Will Jacks (19) and Jordan Cox (17) all seemed in management however didn’t capitalize. England’s innings was propped up by Liam Livingstone, who top-scored with 48 off 49 balls, together with three fours and two sixes, offering a much-needed enhance within the center order. Sam Curran added 37 off 56 balls, serving to push the entire above 200. The Three Lions misplaced wickets at common intervals, leaving West Indies a manageable goal.
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Evin Lewis and Brandon King gave West Indies a stable begin
The West Indies innings began on a optimistic be aware, with opener Brandon King offering a steady begin, scoring 30 off 56 deliveries. Nevertheless, it was Evin Lewis who stole the present, launching a blistering assault on the England bowlers. Lewis smashed an aggressive 94 off simply 69 balls, together with 5 fours and an astonishing eight sixes. His knock saved the scoreboard ticking at a fast tempo and introduced West Indies close by of victory. Keacy Carty supported Lewis with an unbeaten 19 off 20 balls, and Shai Hope added an unbeaten 6 as West Indies reached 157/2 in 25.5 overs earlier than the rain arrived.
England’s bowling assault, led by Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid, struggled to make breakthroughs. Rashid managed a solitary wicket, conceding 50 runs in his 7 overs, whereas Liam Livingstone took one wicket for 32 runs. England’s bowlers have been unable to stem the move of runs as West Indies cruised in the direction of victory.
Participant of the Match
Gudakesh Motie was awarded Participant of the Match for his excellent bowling efficiency, which set the stage for West Indies’ win. The second ODI is scheduled for Saturday, November 2, on the identical venue, the place England will look to bounce again and degree the sequence.
