England once again showcased their batting prowess against the West Indies, posting a massive total of over 400 runs. However, the most remarkable aspect was that despite this large score, no batsman managed to score a century.
ENG vs WI ODI: A new chapter has been added to the history of One Day International (ODI) cricket. The England cricket team achieved a feat against the West Indies that no team has ever accomplished before. In the first match, England amassed over 400 runs, but the most striking feature was the absence of a single century in the innings.
This is the first instance of an ODI team scoring 400 runs without a single century. England also set a record with seven batsmen scoring 30 or more runs in the innings. Let's delve into the story of this historic match.
England Sets a New World Record
England has established a new milestone in ODI cricket. In the first ODI against the West Indies, England scored over 400 runs, a significant achievement in itself. Even more remarkably, no batsman reached the 100-run mark in this innings. This was the 4880th ODI match, and never before had a team scored over 400 runs without a single century.
While ODI teams have frequently exceeded 400 runs in the past, a century has always been scored by at least one batsman. This time, England achieved this seemingly impossible feat through a collective effort. All batsmen contributed significantly to the 400-run total.
Seven Batsmen Deliver Stellar Performances
The most distinctive feature of England's innings was that seven batsmen scored 30 or more runs. This is another world record for the England team. Let's look at the individual performances:
- Jamie Smith scored 37 runs off 24 balls.
- Ben Duckett played a 60-run innings off 48 balls.
- Joe Root scored 57 runs off 65 balls.
- Harry Brook smashed 58 runs off 45 balls.
- Jos Buttler scored 37 runs off 32 balls.
- Jacob Bethell played a remarkable 82-run innings off 53 balls.
- Will Jacks scored 39 runs off 24 balls.
Each batsman contributed in their own style, propelling the team to a massive score. The team gave every player a batting opportunity, and no one prioritized scoring a century over a collective team effort.
A Formidable Challenge for the West Indies
Chasing this score will prove extremely difficult for the West Indies. In the history of cricket, the West Indies have never successfully chased down a 400-run target. Their highest successful chase was 328 runs, six years ago against Ireland, a match they won. A 400-run target presents a new and significant test.
If the West Indies manage to win this match, it would be the first time in their ODI history that they have successfully chased down a total exceeding 400 runs. This match promises to be thrilling and memorable for all cricket enthusiasts.
