Match Overview

In the opening match of the ODI series, West Indies showcased a dominant performance, defeating England by 8 wickets. England, batting first, posted a total of 209 runs in 45.1 overs. West Indies chased down the target, scoring 157 for 2 in just 25.5 overs under the DLS method.

England Innings

• Liam Livingstone: 48 runs off 49 balls
• Sam Curran: 37 runs off 56 balls
• Gudakesh Motie: 4 wickets for 41 runs in 10 overs

England’s batting lineup struggled against the West Indies bowling attack, with Gudakesh Motie leading the charge by taking four crucial wickets.

West Indies Innings

• Evin Lewis: 94 runs off 69 balls, including 8 sixes
• Brandon King: 30 runs off 56 balls
• Adil Rashid: 1 wicket for 50 runs in 7 overs

Evin Lewis played a stellar innings, leading the West Indies to a comfortable victory with his aggressive batting.

Player of the Match

Gudakesh Motie was awarded the Player of the Match for his impressive bowling performance, taking 4 wickets and contributing significantly to the team’s victory.