The West Indies claimed a 7-wicket win in the first ODI against Afghanistan, aided by Roston Chase's efficient spell of off-spin, where he took 2 wickets for 31 runs.
All-rounder Roston Chases’ quick 2-31 with his off-spin bowling Wednesday to help the West Indies record 7 wickets win over Afghanistan in a 1 day International.
Roston Chase knocked 94 off 115 balls, while Shai Hope anchored the innings with an undefeated 77 off 133, guiding the West Indies to 197-3 in 46.3 overs. Their 163-run third-wicket partnership dominated the game, leaving Afghanistan's spin attack frustrated, especially Rashid, who failed to take a wicket and conceded 43 runs across 10 overs.
Chase was just short of his first ODI century when he was bowled in the 44th over. Chasing the target, Afghanistan was bowled out for 194 well before their overs ran out, despite a stubborn partnership between Rahmat Shah and Ikram Alikhil.
Afghanistan is currently hosting the West Indies in a northern Indian city for a comprehensive tour consisting of three ODIs, three T20s, and one Test match. The second ODI is scheduled for Saturday at the same ground. In the first match, Rahmat and Alikhil fought back with a 111-run stand, both scoring over 50 before the 45.2 over mark.
Afghanistan's start was poor, losing both openers for only 15 runs before Shah (61) and Alikhil (58) stabilized the innings. Alikhil's departure was particularly strange; he was run out after finishing his fifty, as he failed to realize the ball was still live in wicketkeeper Hope's hands. Jason played a key role in the victory, taking two wickets and contributing to a run-out during Afghanistan's early struggle.