Jacob Bethell slams whirlwind 82 versus WI in 1st ODI
29 May 2025

England posted a mammoth total of 400 runs for the loss of eight wickets in the first ODI against West Indies at Edgbaston.

The innings was led by Jacob Bethell, who scored a blistering 82 off just 53 balls.

This is now England's second-highest score at the venue.

Before Bethell's powerful knock, England saw Ben Duckett, Joe Root and Harry Brook slam fifties.

Here's more.

Bethell's explosive innings as he shares two fifty-plus stands
Batting brilliance

Bethell's innings was a mix of aggressive strokes and strategic play. He hit eight boundaries and three sixes during his stay at the crease.

He came in when England were 221/4. He shared a 66-run stand alongside Jos Buttler. He added another 98 runs with Will Jacks. He perished in the 50th over of England's innings.

As per ESPNcricinfo, the 21-year-old's performance was instrumental in England posting their highest-ever ODI score without a century.

2nd fifty versus WI for Bethell
Fact

In 10 ODIs, Bethell now owns 300 runs at 37.50. He registered his career-best ODI score. It was his 3rd fifty in ODIs. In 4 matches versus WI, he owns 164 runs at 41 (50s: 2). Notably, this was his maiden career ODI fifty on home soil.