West Indies Lead ODI Series Against England

The West Indies triumphed over England in the first ODI, securing a commanding eight-wicket victory in a rain-affected match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Evin Lewis led the hosts with a powerful 94 off 69 balls, hitting eight sixes, which was significantly more than the entire England team's tally. England, experimenting with a new lineup featuring four debutants, struggled to post a competitive total, managing only 209 runs, with stand-in captain Liam Livingstone top-scoring with 48. The West Indies reached their revised target of 157 comfortably, with nine overs to spare, after the match was shortened due to rain. Gudakesh Motie was instrumental in dismantling England's batting, taking four wickets. This win gives the West Indies a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, as both teams prepare for the next encounter.