Adil Rashid achieves ODI landmark during England's win over West Indies

BIRMINGHAM – Veteran leg-spinner Adil Rashid on Thursday became only the ninth player to represent England in 150 ODI matches as the hosts began their three-match series against West Indies with a resounding 238-run victory at Edgbaston.

Rashid, 37, reached the milestone more than 15 years after making his debut in 2009 and joined an elite list of England cricketers with 150-plus ODI appearances.

The list includes Eoin Morgan, Paul Collingwood, James Anderson, Jos Buttler, Joe Root, Alec Stewart, Ian Bell, and Darren Gough.

Most ODI appearances for England

• Eoin Morgan – 225 matches
• Paul Collingwood – 197 matches
• James Anderson – 194 matches
• Jos Buttler – 188 matches
• Joe Root – 178 matches
• Alec Stewart – 170 matches
• Ian Bell – 161 matches
• Darren Gough – 158 matches
• Adil Rashid – 150 matches

Rashid has so far taken 215 wickets in ODIs at an average of 32.82, with best figures of 5/27 against Ireland in 2017.

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He remains one of only three English bowlers to claim over 200 wickets in the format, behind only Anderson (269) and Gough (234).

Celebrating his milestone match in style, Rashid picked up two wickets in the second innings after England had posted a mammoth 400/8 in their 50 overs, courtesy of strong contributions from the middle order.

Jacob Bethell led the charge with a quickfire 82 off 53 balls, while Ben Duckett (60), Harry Brook (58), and Joe Root (57) also chipped in with half-centuries.

In reply, the West Indies were blown away for just 162 in 26.2 overs. Number 11 Jayden Seales was the top scorer with an unbeaten 29 off 14 balls.

Saqib Mahmood and Jamie Overton bagged three wickets apiece for the hosts, while Rashid claimed two. With this comprehensive win, England took a 1-0 lead in the series.

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