Gudakesh Motie's 4-fer, Lewis's Half-Century Power WI to 8-Wicket Win

Antigua, November 1, 2024 – The West Indies cricket team delivered a commanding performance to secure an 8-wicket win over England in the first One Day International (ODI) of their three-match series held at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. With an all-round display, Evin Lewis’ quickfire half-century and Gudakesh Motie’s four-wicket haul played key roles in giving the home side an early 1-0 lead.

The West Indies won the toss and chose to field first, hoping to exploit the conditions early on. England’s openers managed to put together a steady start, showing initial signs of resilience. However, their progress slowed as wickets began to fall at regular intervals, with Motie’s skillful bowling at the center of England’s troubles. The left-arm spinner finished with an impressive four-wicket haul, limiting England’s lineup to a below-par score of 209 runs.

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In response, West Indies’ batting lineup looked confident and unshaken. Evin Lewis led the charge, scoring a blistering half-century that kept the momentum on their side. Lewis’ aggressive strokes and solid partnerships helped West Indies comfortably chase down the target with eight wickets to spare.

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With this victory, West Indies has taken a strong lead, heading into the second ODI with confidence. England, on the other hand, will be eager to regroup and find answers to Motie’s bowling as they prepare for the next match in the series.