Read the article of West Indies vs England 1st ODI 1990 - England tour of West Indies 5-match one-day international series of the 1st ODI match played between England and West Indies at Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad in 14th February 1990.
Malcolm Marshall and Ian Bishop gave England a frightening reminder of fast bowling, Carribbean style, before rain washed out the first One-day international in Port of Spain.
West Indies scored 208-8 in 50 overs with top scorer by Richie Richardson hit 51 off 81-balls including three boundaries.
Viv Richards struck 32 off 42-balls including 2-sixes & a six, Desmond Haynes hit 25 off 51-balls included 2-fours, Gordon Greenidge scored 21 off 45-balls with 4-fours, Ian Bishop 18 not out, Carl Hooper 17 and Jeff Dujon 15 not out.
England best bowler by Angus Fraser, Gladstone Small both took 2-wickets, David Capel, Graham Gooch, Chris Lewis and Eddie Hemmings each took one-wickets.
England scored 26 for 1 in 13 overs at when rain stopped the play - with top scorer by Graham Gooch 13 not out, Robin Smith 6 not out and Wayne Larkins 2.
West Indies best bowler by Malcolm Marshall took for 12-runs in 6-overs including a maiden with economy rate of 2.
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