England launch Harry Brook era with crushing win over West Indies
England cricket kickstart new era with stunning victory
- England defeated the West Indies by 238 runs at Edgbaston in the Metro Bank ODI series opener, marking a strong start to their latest white-ball reboot under captain Harry Brook.
- England scored 400 for eight, with Jacob Bethell top-scoring with 82 off 53 balls, supported by contributions from Harry Brook (58), Ollie Pope, and Zak Crawley.
- The West Indies were bowled out for 162 in 26.2 overs, with Saqib Mahmood and Jamie Overton each taking three wickets.
- Harry Brook, the new ODI captain, also contributed with five catches, equalling a record.
- England's victory snapped a seven-match losing streak and marked their second-biggest ODI win, only surpassed by their 242-run victory against Australia in 2018.