Read the article of West Indies vs England 1st ODI 1981 - England tour of West Indies 3-match one-day international series of the 1st ODI match played between England and West Indies at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent in 04th February 1981.
Debutant Everton Mattis debut fifty before Sensational record-breaking bowling spell from Colin Croft's 6-wicket haul sets up to West Indies dramatic 2-run victory over England, despite a Ian Botham's fighting half-century and take a 1-0 lead in a low-scoring thriller of the first ODI.
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West Indies scored their lowest total of 127 for all-out in 47.2 overs with top scorer by Debutant Everton Mattis - who scored 62 off 126-balls on his debut ODI match - including 4-fours.
Desmond Haynes hammered a 34 off 39-balls including 8-fours and Larry Gomes 8.
England best bowler by Graham Gooch, Graham Stevenson both takes 2-wickets, Chris Old, John Emburey, Peter Willey and Ian Botham each took one-wickets.
England scored 125 for all-out in 48.2 overs with top scorer by Ian Botham struck 60 off 108-balls including 5-fours, David Gower 23 and Graham Gooch 11.
West Indies best bowler by Colin Croft 6-15, Michael Holding took 2-wickets and one for Alvin Kallicharran - Andy Roberts.
Colin Croft named Player of the match for his sensational record-breaking bowling performance to claimed a career-best 6-wicket haul for 15-runs in 9-overs including four maidens.
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