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Shai Hope's unbeaten century steered West Indies to clinch the first ODI against the Netherlands in Amstelveen on Tuesday.

Due to rain, the game was reduced to 45 overs per side, West Indies easily chase down 247, as they got home with 11 balls to spare and seven wickets in hand.

Hope registered his 11th century for the West Indies as he scored 119* off 130 balls which featured 12 boundaries and two sixes.

Shamarh Brooks (60) and Brandon King (59) also hit half-centuries to help West Indies win the rain-interrupted match.

Earlier, Netherlands posted 240 runs for 7 wickets in 45 overs with rookie opener Vikramjit Singh (47) and the experienced Max O'Dowd (39) adding 63 runs for the opening stand.

Then they had small contributions from every member of the top order, then Teja Nidamanuru top-scored with 58 on debut and they eventually managed to get to a respectable position.

Kyle Mayers and Akeal Hossain picked up two wickets each for Windies while others took one wicket each.