[Watch] ENG vs WI 2025: Luke Wood strikes first ball to send Evin Lewis back for golden duck

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Published - June 8, 2025

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Luke Wood dismissed Evin Lewis for a first-ball duck on the first ball of the match during the second T20I of the ongoing series between England and the West Indies at the County Ground in Bristol. Wood became the third English bowler to take a wicket off the first ball of a T20I. On the other hand, Lewis became only the second West Indian batter to be dismissed on the first ball of a T20I.

The delivery that brought about the southpaw’s end was a perfect inswinging yorker from Wood, which thudded into Lewis’ right boot. The on-field umpire had no hesitation in raising his finger. Lewis felt that he had gotten a part of a bat onto the ball and decided to challenge the decision upstairs. However, the replays suggested that the bat had instead hit the ground and not the ball.

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Well, that is some start! 😱

Luke Wood strikes first ball of the match! ☝@lwood_95 | #ENGvWI pic.twitter.com/e1TQiQGv5N

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 8, 2025

English bowlers to take a wicket off the first ball of a T20I:
Bowler Opposition Batter Venue Year
Steven Finn South Africa Richard Levi Manchester 2012
David Willey South Africa JJ Smuts Southampton 2017
David Willey West Indies Shai Hope Bassetere 2019
Luke Wood West Indies Evin Lewis Bristol 2025
West Indian batters to get dismissed on the first ball of a T20I:
Batter Opposition Bowler Venue Year 
Shai Hope England David Willey Bassetere 2019
Evin Lewis England Luke Wood Bristol 2025

Speaking of the series opener, England emerged victorious by 21 runs at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street. Jos Buttler (96 off 59) top-scored for the hosts after they had won the toss and opted to bat first. Gudakesh Motie (0/21 in four overs) was the pick of the bowlers from the Men in Maroon.

Coming to the run-chase, a middle-order collapse meant the Windies could never really push to get close to the target with any authority. Lewis’ 23-ball 39 was the highest for his side. Liam Dawson registered his career-best T20I figures of 4/20 in four overs.

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