England Ends Losing Streak with 238-Run Win over West Indies in Brook's ODI Captaincy Debut

England began Harry Brook's tenure as full-time ODI captain with a dominant 238-run victory over the West Indies at Edgbaston, ending a seven-match losing streak. England posted a formidable total of 400-8, their highest in three years and sixth time surpassing 400 in ODIs, with contributions from Jacob Bethell (82), Ben Duckett (60), Brook (58), and Joe Root (57), while all top seven batsmen scored at least 35. West Indies struggled in response, being bowled out for 162, as England bowlers Saqib Mahmood and Jamie Overton each took three wickets, supported by Brook’s exceptional fielding with five catches. This win marked England's second-biggest ODI victory by runs and demonstrated a promising start to Brook's captaincy amid a white-ball rebuild reminiscent of the 2013 resurgence. The series continues with matches scheduled in Cardiff and The Oval, where England looks to build on this momentum. The comprehensive performance highlights England's potential revival in limited-overs cricket after a difficult 18 months.