After a disappointing stint in the ODI World Cup, England continues to struggle in the 50-over format under the leadership of Jos Buttler. Currently engaged in a multi-format series against the West Indies on foreign soil, England faced a setback in the opening ODI, succumbing to a four-wicket defeat. To salvage their chances in the three-match series, they must rally back in the upcoming game slated for December 6.
The West Indies endured a dismal year, missing out on the ODI World Cup due to a lackluster performance in the qualifying rounds. However, the Caribbean team appears to have shrugged off their disappointment, gearing up for future challenges. In the first ODI clash, England set a competitive target of 325 runs. The West Indies made a promising start to their chase, supported by a solid 104-run partnership from their opening pair. Shai Hope’s unbeaten century steered the West Indies to a comfortable victory, marking a strong resurgence for the side.
Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Shai Hope
Batters: Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Brandon King, Zak Crawley
All-rounders: Roston Chase
Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Romario Shepherd, Rehan Ahmed, Gudakesh Motie
Brandon King, Kjorn Ottley, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Oshane Thomas, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Yannic Cariah
Philip Salt, Zak Crawley, Will Jacks, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Jos Buttler (c) (wk), Sam Curran, Brydon Carse, Gus Atkinson, Rehan Ahmed