England vs West Indies 2017: 1st ODI, 5 Talking Points

#3 Morgan slams patient hundred

Morgan and Billings put on a fine partnership after the loss of early wickets

Eoin Morgan has been in fine nick for England of late. Overcoming his initial captaincy blues, Morgan has stepped up his batting in England colours recently. Walking in at 29/2 and Gabriel rocking at Antigua, Morgan stitched together a 67 run stand with Billings.

He was outstanding against the spin duo of Ashley Nurse and Devendra Bishoo on a slow wicket and never allowed them to settle down into a rhythm. He even brought out his favourite reverse shots against the leggie and put England on course for a fantastic total.

The wicket was slow and batting was more difficult than Morgan made it out to be. He was quick on his feet and used whatever pace was available to good effect. A forehand smash off Jason Holder showed the kind of form he was in. A breathtaking shot off Brathwaite that sailed over long-on brought up his 10th One day hundred.