Summary
England won the first one-day international cricket match against the West Indies by 238 runs at Edgbaston. England, captained by Harry Brook, scored 400 runs in 50 overs, while the West Indies managed only 162 runs. This victory ended England's 7-match losing streak in ODI matches.
Key Facts
- England scored 400 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 50 overs.
- Jacob Bethell contributed a significant 82 runs from 53 balls.
- Ben Duckett and Joe Root also scored more than 50 runs each.
- Saqib Mahmood took 3 wickets for 32 runs, helping England dismiss West Indies for 162 runs.
- This win was England's second-largest ODI victory in terms of runs.
- The match marked Harry Brook's first game as England's captain.
- The victory ended England's seven-match losing streak in one-day internationals.
- West Indies struggled both in bowling and batting, managing only 162 runs in 26.2 overs.
