England stormed to a commanding 238-run victory over the West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series at Edgbaston on May 29, 2025. The match was marked by dominant batting performances from England’s top order and a ruthless bowling display that left the Windies reeling.
England’s Batting Onslaught:
Opting to bat first after losing the toss, England turned the tables in style by piling up a staggering 400/8 in 50 overs — one of their highest ODI totals in recent years. Youngster Jacob Bethell was the star of the show, smashing 82 runs off just 53 balls, showcasing flair and maturity in equal measure.
He was well-supported by Ben Duckett, who fired 60 off 48, and Harry Brook, who added 58 off 45 balls, maintaining England’s attacking tempo throughout the innings. The power-hitting continued with contributions from the lower middle order, helping England breach the 400-run mark.
For West Indies, Jayden Seales emerged as the top wicket-taker with 4/84 in 9 overs, though he was expensive. Justin Greaves and Alzarri Joseph picked up two wickets each, but the bowling unit lacked discipline and penetration.
West Indies Crumble in the Chase:
Chasing a monumental target of 401, the West Indies innings fell apart quickly, collapsing to 162 all out in just 26.2 overs. Despite a late spark from Jayden Seales, who remained unbeaten on 29 off 14 balls, the visitors showed little resistance.
Captain Shai Hope scored 25, while Keacy Carty added 22, but the top and middle order were no match for England’s pace and spin assault.
Jamie Overton led the bowling attack with 3/22 in 5.2 overs, exploiting the bounce at Edgbaston effectively. He was ably supported by Saqib Mahmood (3/32 in 7) and Adil Rashid (2/50 in 5.2), while Jacob Bethell, adding to his batting heroics, chipped in with 1/18 in just 2.4 overs, sealing a brilliant all-round performance.
Player of the Match:
Unsurprisingly, Jacob Bethell was named Player of the Match for his impactful all-round show — 82 runs with the bat and a key wicket with the ball. The 20-year-old is quickly establishing himself as a future star in England’s white-ball setup.
What’s Next?
With this emphatic win, England leads the series 1-0. The second ODI will be crucial for West Indies to bounce back and stay alive in the series. England, on the other hand, will look to seal the series with another dominant display.
Match Details:
- Match: England vs West Indies, 1st ODI
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Toss: West Indies won the toss and opted to bowl
- Result: England won by 238 runs
- Series Status: England leads 1-0
