• West Indies defeated England by four wickets in the first ODI.

  • Shai Hope was named Player of the Match for his sensational century.

Twitter reactions: Shai Hope’s brilliant century helps West Indies script historic chase against England in 1st ODI
West Indies beat England in the first ODI (Image Source: Twitter)

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In the opening match of the England tour of West Indies 2023, a pulsating encounter unfolded at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. West Indies chased down a mammoth 326-run target to beat England by four wickets and registered their second-highest run-chase in ODIs.

Harry Brook takes England to a big total

Batting first, England posted a competitive total of 325 runs in their 50 overs, showcasing a collective batting effort. Opener Philip Salt provided a brisk start with 45 runs off 28 balls, including 5 fours and 3 sixes.

Harry Brook emerged as the top-scorer, contributing a crucial 71 runs off 72 deliveries, featuring 7 fours and 2 sixes. Sam Curran and Brydon Carse played vital cameos, adding 38 and 31 runs, respectively. Romario Shepherd led the West Indies bowling attack with 2 wickets, supported by Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, and Oshane Thomas.

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Shai Hope shines as West Indies chase down the target in style

In response, West Indies displayed a formidable batting performance, successfully chasing down the target with 1.1 overs to spare. Shai Hope played a spectacular innings, scoring 109 runs off 82 balls, including 4 fours and an impressive 7 sixes.

Alick Athanaze (66) and Romario Shepherd (49) also made significant contributions, guiding the team to victory. Gus Atkinson and Rehan Ahmed were the pick of the English bowlers, claiming 2 wickets each. In the end, West Indies emerged victorious, winning by 4 wickets in a thrilling encounter.

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