England thrashed West Indies by 238 runs in the first ODI held in Birmingham, marking a historic day in one-day cricket.
Batting first, England posted a massive 400 runs for 8 wickets in their 50 overs — becoming the first team to score 400 in an ODI innings without any individual century.
Top scorers for England included:
- Jacob Bethell – 82
- Ben Duckett – 60
- Harry Brook – 58
- Joe Root – 57
In a rare display of consistency, all top seven batters crossed the 30-run mark, a first in ODI history.
West Indies, in reply, were bundled out for just 162 runs in 26.2 overs.
- Jayden Seales top-scored with 29 runs.
- With the ball, Saqib Mahmood and Jamie Overton shone, picking up 3 wickets each.
This dominant win gives England a 1-0 lead in the series and sets the tone for a powerful campaign ahead.
