Lara powers

Brian Lara struck an unbeaten 40 and the West Indies defeated Zimbabwe by five wickets in their first one-day international at the Antigua Recreation ground.

Lara, who was appointed West Indies captain for a third time, hit three fours and a six, which ended the match as the home team reached a victory target of 154 for five off 38.2 overs yesterday.

Brief scores: Zimbabwe: 151 Chabhabha 55; Taylore 2/19, Bravo 2/23 lost to West Indies: 154/5 Ramdin 37, Lara 40 no