Eng vs WI : West Indies surprised England with a win in the first ODI at Antigua’s Sir Viv Richards Stadium. England, recovering from a poor World Cup performance, couldn’t defend their 325-run total against West Indies, who won thanks to Shai Hope’s century.
Shai Hope’s brilliant 109 off 83 balls led to England’s defeat, despite Harry Brooke’s top score of 71. Hope’s innings also marked his 5000-run milestone in ODIs, achieving it in his 114th innings, equaling the record set by legends Viv Richards and Virat Kohli. Babar Azam holds the world record with 97 innings.
Post-match, West Indies captain Shai Hope credited Mahendra Singh Dhoni for crucial advice. He expressed his joy for the team’s victory and highlighted Dhoni’s advice on having more time at the crease. Hope aims to continue their success in upcoming matches.
Romario Shepherd’s quick 49 off 28 balls, along with Hope’s innings, guided West Indies to a challenging victory, reaching a total of 326 for 6 in 48.5 overs.
The series’ second match is set for December 6 at the same venue, followed by the third on December 9. England will later play a five-match T20 International series during this tour.
Notably, West Indies’ absence in the 2023 World Cup marked their first-ever qualification for the ODI World Cup.
