Antigua: Shai Hope hit a magnificent century to help West Indies beat England by four wickets in the first One-day International on Sunday.
Chasing an imposing 325, Hope smashed 109 not out from just 83 balls as the hosts won with seven balls to spare.
Needing an unlikely 106 from the last 10 overs with five wickets left, captain Hope was supported by Romario Shepherd’s 48 from 28 balls.
Hope then finished the chase in style with three sixes in the 49th over.
England were firm favourites at the halfway stage on a tricky pitch that was offering uneven bounce and turn for the spinners.
In their first outing since a disappointing group-stage exit at the World Cup, England started emphatically after winning the toss as openers Phil Salt and Will Jacks blitzed an opening stand of 77 in just 8.2 overs.
They somewhat squandered the positive start, however, with all of the top five reaching at least 20, but only Harry Brook able to kick on past a half-century with 71 from 72 balls.
