West Indies were too good for the visiting side, New Zealand, in the first ODI. Shamarh Brooks (79) and Akeal Hosein's 3-28 helped West Indies comfortably defeat New Zealand in the 1st ODI to take a lead of 1-0 in this 3-match series.
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Toss Update: West Indies won the toss and opted to field first.
After being sent into bat first, New Zealand scored just 190 runs before getting bowled out in 45.2 overs. Kane Williamson (34) and Michael Bracewell (31) scored the 30s each and there were four other scores of 20+ but none went on to make it a big score!
Eventually, New Zealand had to settle for just a low total! Akeal Hosein and Alzarri Joseph bagged 3 wickets each and Jason Holder accounted for 2 wickets while Kevin Sinclair and Yannic Cariah picked up a wicket each.
West Indies, chasing 191 runs to win, managed to chase down the target losing just 5 wickets in 39 overs. Shamarh Brooks led their batting unit with a brilliant knock of 79 runs from 91 deliveries. There was not much to defend for the kiwi bowlers as the Windies chased down the target with ease!
Match result: West Indies defeated New Zealand by a margin of 5 wickets.
Shamarh Brooks has been adjudged as the Player of the Match for his crucial contribution of 79 runs off 91 balls with 9 fours and a six. The second ODI of this 3-match series will be played on Friday (Aug 19).
Brief Scores: West Indies: 193-5 in 39 overs (Shamarh Brooks 79, Tim Southee 2-39) defeated New Zealand: 190-10 in 45.2 overs (Kane Williamson 34, Akeal Hosein 3-28) by a margin of 5 wickets
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