Summary
England's cricket team won the first one-day international match against the West Indies by 108 runs in Derby. Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones set a strong foundation with scores of 107 and 122 respectively. England's bowlers, led by Linsey Smith with 5 wickets, effectively limited the West Indies to a total of 237 runs.
Key Facts
- England scored 345-6 in their 50 overs.
- Tammy Beaumont scored 107 and Amy Jones 122, helping set a strong start for England.
- Jones opened the batting for the first time since 2019 and scored her first international century.
- In response, West Indies scored 237 in 48.2 overs.
- Linsey Smith took 5 wickets for 36 runs on her ODI debut.
- Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph started well for the West Indies with a 91-run partnership.
- New coach Charlotte Edwards emphasized a smart approach to one-day cricket.
- England previously won the T20 series against West Indies 3-0.
