Cricket history was rewritten at Edgbaston on May 29, 2025, when England unleashed a batting masterclass, smashing 400/8 in the first ODI against West Indies—without a single century to their name. How does a team rack up such a colossal total when no player reaches triple digits? In a sport where individual heroics often steal the show, this unprecedented team effort has fans buzzing with curiosity. Seven batters chipped in with 30 or more runs, crafting a feat never seen before in nearly 5,000 men’s ODIs. But the real drama is just beginning: can the West Indies, whose highest successful chase stands at 328, summon a miracle to topple this mountain? Dive into this thrilling clash of Eng vs WI — it’s one for the ages, like The Godfather.
England vs West Indies, 1st ODI: First Innings Update – England Posts Commanding 400/8 in Series Opener
In the first ODI of the three-match series at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on May 29, 2025, England delivered a batting masterclass, posting a formidable 400/8 in their 50 overs against the West Indies. Opting to bat first after losing the toss, Harry Brook’s men showcased exceptional teamwork.
With seven batters scoring 30 or more runs—a first in men’s ODI history. Remarkably, no individual reached a century, yet England still breached the 400-run mark, another historic milestone as the first team to do so without a ton like Kohli did in the semi-final against Australia.
Key Performances
- Jacob Bethell led the charge with a blistering 82 off 53 balls (8 fours, 5 sixes), providing a late surge that propelled England past 400.
- Joe Root (57 off 65) and Harry Brook (58 off 45) anchored the middle overs with composed half-centuries.
- Jos Buttler (37 off 32) and Will Jacks (39 off 24) kept the momentum alive, while Jamie Smith (37 off 24) and Ben Duckett (60 off 48) set the tone early.
The innings featured multiple partnerships, with a rapid 50-run stand for the sixth wicket between Bethell and Jacks (off just 29 balls) proving pivotal in pushing England beyond 350, due to the players’ exceptional domestic experiences in home grounds.
West Indies Bowling
The West Indies bowlers struggled to contain England’s onslaught on a batting-friendly pitch. Jayden Seales emerged as the standout, claiming 4 wickets for 84 runs, including the scalps of Root, Brook, Buttler, and Bethell. Alzarri Joseph supported with 2 for 69, but the rest of the attack—Matthew Forde (0/88), Justin Greaves (2/68), and others—proved costly like India against Zimbabwe.
Historical Context
This innings etched England’s name in the record books:
- First men’s ODI where a team scored 400+ without a century.
- First time seven batters scored 30+ in a single innings.
🏏 England Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal Method | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Smith | c King b Joseph | 37 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 154.16 |
| Ben Duckett | c Chase b Greaves | 60 | 48 | 6 | 1 | 125.00 |
| Joe Root | c †Hope b Seales | 57 | 65 | 5 | 0 | 87.69 |
| Harry Brook (c) | c Carty b Seales | 58 | 45 | 5 | 3 | 128.88 |
| Jos Buttler † | c Forde b Seales | 37 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 115.62 |
| Jacob Bethell | c †Hope b Seales | 82 | 53 | 8 | 5 | 154.71 |
| Will Jacks | c †Hope b Greaves | 39 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 162.50 |
| Jamie Overton | c Chase b Joseph | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Brydon Carse | Not Out | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.85 |
| Adil Rashid | Not Out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | (b 4, lb 7, nb 3, w 10) | 24 | ||||
| Total | 50 overs (RR: 8.00) | 400/8 | ||||
| Yet to bat | Saqib Mahmood | |||||
| Fall of Wkts | 1-64, 2-137, 3-188, 4-221, 5-287, 6-385, 7-391, 8-393 |
🔥 West Indies Bowling Figures
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Forde | 8 | 0 | 88 | 0 | 11.00 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Jayden Seales | 9 | 0 | 84 | 4 | 9.33 | 24 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 10 | 0 | 69 | 2 | 6.90 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Roston Chase | 6 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 6.83 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 7 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 5.57 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Greaves | 10 | 0 | 68 | 2 | 6.80 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
📊 Match Highlights
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Powerplay 1 (0.1 – 10.0): 90 runs, 1 wicket
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Powerplay 2 (10.1 – 40.0): 193 runs, 3 wickets
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Powerplay 3 (40.1 – 50.0): 117 runs, 4 wickets
Key Milestones:
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100 in 12.1 overs
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Duckett 50 (34 balls)
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Root 50 (60 balls)
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Brook 50 (41 balls)
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Bethell 50 (42 balls)
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England reached 400 in 50 overs
The Case Ahead
West Indies now face a daunting task. Their highest successful ODI chase is 328 (against Ireland in 2019), meaning they’ll need to surpass that by 73 runs to win. With Shai Hope’s side in top form after recent victories, the stage is set for a thrilling response like New Zealand in the CT 2025.
Stay tuned for the West Indies’ chase—can they pull off a record-breaking feat, or will England’s colossal total prove too steep, like in CT 2025?
West Indies (T: 401 runs from 50 ovs)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brandon King
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c †Buttler b Carse | 10 | 14 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 71.42 | ||
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Justin Greaves
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c Brook b Mahmood | 4 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 | ||
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Keacy Carty
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c Brook b Mahmood | 22 | 26 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 84.61 | ||
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Shai Hope (c)†
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c Carse b Mahmood | 25 | 21 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 119.04 | ||
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Jewel Andrew
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c Brook b Bethell | 8 | 7 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 114.28 | ||
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Amir Jangoo
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c Brook b Rashid | 14 | 25 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 56.00 | ||
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Roston Chase
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c Jacks b Overton | 9 | 13 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 69.23 | ||
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Matthew Forde
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c Mahmood b Overton | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | ||
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Gudakesh Motie
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c Brook b Overton | 18 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 163.63 | ||
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Alzarri Joseph
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b Rashid | 12 | 19 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 63.15 | ||
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Jayden Seales
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not out | 29 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 207.14 | ||
| Extras | (lb 1, w 9) | 10 | |||||||
| Total |
26.2 Ov (RR: 6.15)
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162 | |||||||
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Fall of wickets: 1-8 (Justin Greaves, 2.3 ov), 2-17 (Brandon King, 3.5 ov), 3-53 (Keacy Carty, 9.2 ov), 4-66 (Shai Hope, 11.3 ov), 5-79 (Jewel Andrew, 14.1 ov), 6-97 (Roston Chase, 17.3 ov), 7-102 (Amir Jangoo, 18.5 ov), 8-102 (Matthew Forde, 19.1 ov), 9-124 (Gudakesh Motie, 21.5 ov), 10-162 (Alzarri Joseph, 26.2 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Saqib Mahmood
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7 | 1 | 32 | 3 | 4.57 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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Brydon Carse
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6 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 6.50 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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Jamie Overton
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5.2 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 4.12 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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Jacob Bethell
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2.4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6.75 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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Adil Rashid
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5.2 | 0 | 50 | 2 | 9.37 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
West Indies innings
- Powerplay 1: Overs 0.1 – 10.0 (Mandatory – 58 runs, 3 wickets)
- Over 0.6: Review by West Indies (Batting), Decision Challenged – Wicket, Umpire – MJ Saggers, Batter – JP Greaves (Upheld)
- West Indies: 50 runs in 8.3 overs (51 balls), Extras 3
- Powerplay 2: Overs 10.1 – 40.0 (Mandatory – 104 runs, 7 wickets)
- Over 11.3: Review by England (Bowling), Decision Challenged – Wicket, Umpire – HDPK Dharmasena, Batter – AA Jangoo (Struck down)
- Drinks: West Indies – 77/4 in 13.0 overs (J Andrew 8, AA Jangoo 3)
- Over 15.3: Review by England (Bowling), Decision Challenged – Wicket, Umpire – HDPK Dharmasena, Batter – RL Chase (Struck down)
- West Indies: 100 runs in 17.5 overs (107 balls), Extras 9
- West Indies: 150 runs in 24.3 overs (147 balls), Extras 10
Player Of The Match – Jacob Bethell (ENG) for his 82 (53) & 1/18
