Nat Sciver’s knock of 90 runs and Charlie Dean’s four wickets haul helped England register a 142 runs victory over West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series.
England posted 307 for 7 after being put in to bat and bowled out the West Indies for just 165 in 40.3 overs as Dean took four-for in just her 20th ODI. Sciver, who prioritised her mental health and missed the India series at home in September, blasted nine fours in her 96-ball innings as England scored 307-7 in Antigua. Danni Wyatt also scored 68 runs off 60 balls in her 100th ODI, including three sixes.
Vice-captain Amy Jones and opener Tammy Beaumont both made respectable contributions, while skipper Heather Knight, who had hip surgery in July, scored 16 before England bowled out the West Indies for 165 in 40.3 overs.