Brook has not only made a mark with his impressive leadership but also contributed immensely as a player as well. The talented cricketer first hit a brilliant fifty (58 runs off 45 balls) and then took five catches to play his role in England’s dominant win over the West Indies in the first ODI.
For the first time in the history of ODI cricket, all the top seven batters scored 30 or more runs, showing firepower and sheer class against the Men in Maroon at Edgbaston.
Historic day for England as seven batters score 30+
While Jamie Smith made 37 runs off 24 balls, Ben Duckett struck a brilliant fifty, scoring 60 runs off 48 balls to provide a flying start to the hosts. Then, Joe Root (57 runs off 65 balls) and Brook hit stunning fifties to make things worse for the tourists.
The left-handed batter played a blistering knock of 82 runs off 53 balls, studded with eight boundaries and five sixes, while the number seven, Will Jacks, made 39 runs off 24 balls as England posted a mammoth 400/8 on the board in their 50 overs against the Caribbean side.
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Jamie Overton and Saqib Mahmood shine with the ball
Saqib Mahmood (3/32 in 7 overs) and Jamie Overton (3/22 in 5.2 overs) were the standout bowlers for the England side with three-wicket hauls, while Adil Rashid (2/50) scalped two wickets against the West Indies.
The Harry Brook era begins with the whole top seven making 30, every bowler taking a wicket, and Brook himself equalling the world record for catches in an ODI innings. But England have missed breaking their record for biggest win by four runs, so still room for improvement
— Ben Gardner (@Ben_Wisden) May 29, 2025
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