The West Indies took a 1-0 lead in their three match One Day International series against England with a comfortable eight wicket win at the the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Thursday night.
England was dismissed for 209 in 45.1 overs as Gudakesh Motie bagged 4 for 41 backed up by two wickets each from Matthew Forde, Jaydon Seales and Alzarrie Joseph.
Captain Liam Livingston, 48, and Sam Curran, 37, led the England batting.
The West Indies breezed to 81 without loss after 15 overs when rain forced a one hour delay. On the resumption they were asked to get a revised 155 off 35 overs.
In-form opener Evin Lewis, who was on 51 at the stoppage, raced to a breezy 94 off 69 balls with eight sixes and five fours to ensure victory at 157 for 2.
Lewis shared in an opening stand of 118 with Brandon King who made 30.
Lewis says the West Indies may have benefitted from the rain interruption.
Game two in the series will be played on Saturday at the same venue.
Lewis says they’ll try and seal the series victory on Saturday.
Evin Lewis.
Meanwhile, Cricket West Indies announced a special reduction in ticket prices for the upcoming ODI and T20 International matches at the iconic Kensington Oval, Barbados.
This initiative mirrors the Independence Day celebration offer for fans in Antigua and Barbuda, allowing Barbadian fans the opportunity to experience the thrill of West Indies cricket at an even more affordable price.
The West Indies ODI squad announced on October 29, features three Barbadian nationals – Captain Shai Hope, Roston Chase and Matthew Forde.
Fans can also look forward to watching 21-year-old Barbadian Jacob Bethell, playing for the opposing team, take on his home country in one exciting ODI and two action-packed T20I matches.
