West Indies 269-6 (50 overs) beat England 254-6 (50 overs) by 15 runs (West Indies lead Series 1-0)
The West Indies proved too much for England who came 15 runs short of their target in the first one day international. It was England who started the game well, reducing the West Indies down to 45-4 in the 16th over. However, a 100 run strong partnership between Simmons and DJ Bravo put the home team back in the match at 146-4 in the 39th over. Simmons departed for 65 but DJ Bravo and Sammy put on another 100 runs off only 56 balls as they mounted a late charge up to 269-6 after their 50 overs.
England got their run chase off to a delightful start as they progressed nicely to 96-0 after 19 overs. However, two quick wickets later and England were down to 106-2. Lumb and Root brought some stability back to the innings with a fifty partnership whilst Lumb reached his century off 109 balls. Unfortunately, Lumb was soon dismissed and the England wickets started to tumble in quicker succession. Before England knew it, they found themselves 211-6 in the 43rd over, still needing 59 runs off 42 balls. Despite Bopara and Bresnan's best efforts, England failed to reach the required total and ended their 50 overs 15 runs short on 254-6. Another loss for England sees them trail the ODI Series against the West Indies 1-0 with two games to go.
My Opinion:
I really thought England had this one in the bag with 10 overs to go but once again they disappoint and lose a game of cricket. It was clear to see that they were still mentally scarred from their Australian battering and struggled to see out a game that they should have won. They started both innings really well but lacked a killing edge and paid a heavy price for it. At 45-4, England should have bowled the West Indies out for less than 200 but they came a cropper to the brilliance of Simmons, DJ Bravo and Sammy who were terrific and devastating. It was a tough run chase to score 270 but after England's strong start, they put themselves in a perfect position to do so. Lumb was magnificent, scoring a well deserved century but he did get himself out pretty soon after achieving that feat. Wickets fell as the English batsman failed to press on but they were still in a good position to win the match. With 42 balls left, 59 runs still required and 4 wickets remaining England should have gone on to win. However, the West Indies bowled superbly well and stifled the English batsman who found it extremely tough to find the boundaries. Signs of improvement but England need to start winning matches to boost their confidence. With that victory, the West Indies lead the ODI Series 1-0.
Match Guide: Key Moments
England win the toss and elect to bowl first.
West Indies Innings:
(6.1) 19-1, Powell 5 (14), caught Jordan, Root.
(10.4) 38-2, Smith 24 (32), 3 fours, 1 six, caught Buttler, Tredwell.
(11.4) 40-3, Edwards 10 (22), 1 four, bowled by Bresnan.
(15.4) 45-4, DM Bravo 2 (12), lbw Moeen.
(19) 52-4, Simmons 9*, DJ Bravo 1*.
(31.4) 95-4, 50 partnership between Simmons 32* and DJ Bravo 16* from 96 balls.
(32.5) 100-4, Simmons 34*, DJ Bravo 19*.
(36.5) 128-4, 50 for Simmons off 81 balls.
(38.3) 146-4, 100 partnership between Simmons 62* and DJ Bravo 36* off 140 balls.
(39.2) 151-4, Simmons 64*, DJ Bravo 37*.
(39.5) 153-5, Simmons 65 (94), 6 fours, caught Moeen, Bresnan.
(44.3) 182-5, 50 for DJ Bravo off 74 balls.
(46) 200-5, DJ Bravo 60*, Sammy 20*.
(46.1) 204-5, 50 partnership between DJ Bravo 64* and Sammy 20* off 39 balls.
(48.4) 251-5, DJ Bravo 82*, Sammy 48*.
(49) 255-5, 100 partnership between DJ Bravo 86* and Sammy 48* off 56 balls.
(49.3) 263-5, 50 for Sammy off 33 balls.
(50) 269-6, Sammy 61 (36), 5 fours, 4 sixes, caught Broad, Bresnan. DJ Bravo 87*(91), 8 fours, 1 six.
Batsman of the Innings: DJ Bravo 87*(91)
Bowler of the Innings: Bresnan 3-68
England Innings:
(9) 50-0, 50 partnership between Lumb 24* and Moeen 24* off 54 balls.
(19.1) 96-0, 50 for Lumb off 58 balls.
(19.3) 96-1, Moeen 44 (59), 3 fours, caught Narine, Smith.
(19.4) 100-1, Lumb 54*, Wright 0*.
(22.1) 106-2, Wright 1 (9), caught DJ Bravo, Sammy.
(30.1) 150-2, Lumb 90*, Root 12*.
(31) 136-2, 50 partnership between Lumb 94* and Root 14* off 53 balls.
(34.4) 171-2, 100 for Lumb off 109 balls.
(37) 180-3, Lumb 106 (117), 7 fours, 2 sixes, caught DJ Bravo, Rampaul.
(39.2) 192-4, Stokes 5 (7), bowled by Narine.
(41) 200-4, Root 37*, Buttler 2*.
(41.5) 205-5, Root 37 (48), 2 fours, caught Ramdin, Narine.
(43) 211-6, Buttler 12 (17), 1 four, caught Holder, DJ Bravo.
(49.3) 251-6, Bopara 20*, Bresnan 14*.
(50) 254-6, Bopara 23*(24) and Bresnan 14*(19), 1 four. West Indies win by 15 runs and lead the ODI Series 1-0.
Batsman of the Innings: Lumb 106 (117)
Bowler of the Innings: Narine 2-36
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