West Indies vs England, ENG in WI, 3 ODIs, 2023 Full score card

SIX! JUST WOW! Shai Hope has given their home fans a match to remember. Sam Curran has bowled really poorly and that is ridiculous hitting from the skipper, Hope. He has provided a ray of 'Hope' for the fans. He muscled this short ball towards deep mid-wicket for a maximum to deal the finishing blow. West Indies win from the clutches of losing and it is because of Shai Hope.

SIX! 16th ODI TON FOR Shai Hope! Sam Curran goes full and on off. Shai Hope swings hard and connects well. The ball is found beyond the mid-wicket fence for another maximum.

A wide yorker outside off. Shai Hope swings and misses. A critical dot ball.

SIX! CLOBBERED! Sam Curran goes full and straight on the stumps. Shai Hope stands back and muscles this over long on for a glorious maximum. That has put some pressure on Sam Curran he has already leaked a lot of runs but his captain has confidence in him.

A low full toss outside off. Alzarri Joseph has lofted it towards deep cover and run one.

It will be Sam Curran to bowl the penultimate over. He has conceded 79 runs from his 9 overs so far.

Slow and on length over middle. Shai Hope pushes it to the right of the bowler and Sam Curran prevents a single. A very valuable dot ball.

Banged in short over off. Shai Hope pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a couple of quick runs.

Delivered short and slow. Shai Hope wanted to cut it but it didn't bounce high.

On the hard length and outside off. Shai Hope slaps it to deep cover and runs a couple.

On length and on off. Alzarri Joseph pushes it on the off side and takes a single.

Alzarri Joseph walks out to bat now.

OUT! LBW! Gus Atkinson gets his reward! Is it a little too late for England? Gus Atkinson takes pace off and angles it in, on a length, on middle and leg, Romario Shepherd walks across to work it across the line but misses out to get hit on the front pad. The umpire raises his finger in an instant. Romario Shepherd goes for the review, more in hope though. Nothing on UltraEdge and it is three reds on Ball Tracking. West Indies lose Romario Shepherd as well as the review.

Another low full toss and the replica of the previous one. Romario Shepherd muscles it down the ground for a single to end the over.

Another full toss on off. Shai Hope muscles it down to long off for one run to rotate the strike.

SIX NOW! Cracking shot! Brandon King drops it short and over off. Shai Hope pulls it beautifully all the way over the fence for a biggie.

FOUR! Another full toss outside off. Shai Hope reaches for it and sends it in the gap at deep point. The ball is too far for the fielder to reach and it runs to the fence for four runs.

Full and on off. Romario Shepherd digs it out to cover for a single.

FOUR! A bad ball! Brydon Carse gave away a full toss outside off. Romario Shepherd tries to play it down the ground but gets an edge running the ball away to the third man fence for four runs.

Very full and outside off. Romario Shepherd tries to cut it but the finds the fielder. They cross for one run.

Short but way down the leg side. The umpire signals a wide. Jos Buttler reckons that Romario Shepherd had hit this one and is disappointed with his decision. He wants to review the wide decision but nothing doing says the umpire.

Short ball again this time slow. Shai Hope smacked it to mid-wicket for a run.

Short again over off. Shai Hope ducks under it and watches it go to the keeper.

Short and over middle. Romario Shepherd tries to pick it up but gets hit on the pads. The batters cross for one.

Full and outside off. Romario Shepherd tries to reach it but misses out on it,

Very full and outside off. Shai Hope rolls it on the on side after catching an inside edge for a single.

Another full toss on off. Shai Hope flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

SIX! Smashed away! Sam Curran bowls it on length and outside off. Shai Hope smacks this over deep mid-wicket for a humongous six.

Very full and on middle. Romario Shepherd digs it out to long on for a single.

FOUR! What a shot! Sam Curran gave away a juicy full toss on the pads. Romario Shepherd swings hard and the ball sails over the keeper's head all the way for four more runs.

On length and outside off. Shai Hope slaps it to mid-wicket for one run.

Very full on the toes. Shai Hope digs it out to deep square leg for a brace.

Short but pace off. Romario Shepherd tries to pick it up but is beaten by the pace. He is hurt on the thighs and is looking in some discomfort.

Very full but very wide as well. The umpire also signals a wide and Gus Atkinson will have to rebowl that.

Short again over middle. Shai Hope pushes it on the off side and sets off for a single.

A sharp bouncer but too high. The umpire calls it a wide.

Slow ball outside off. Shai Hope swings and misses.

Short and over off. Shai Hope slaps it to long on and they run very quick to complete the second.

Full and deflected by the pads. The batters cross for one leg bye.

FOUR Romario Shepherd is on a roll here! Gus Atkinson bowls a full toss on the pads. Romario Shepherd says than you very much as he picks it up well and sends it all the way over deep square leg for four runs

A juicy full toss on off. Romario Shepherd slaps it to long off for one run to end the over.

SIX! AGAIN! Sam Curran is getting punished! He pitches it on length and over middle. Romario Shepherd was ready for the slow ball as he swung his bat like an axe. He connects well and Curran eyes the ball sailing into the stands for a maximum.

Full again this time on off. Shai Hope punches it to the cover region to run a solo.

A yorker into the stumps. Romario Shepherd flicks it out through square leg for a single.

SIX! Cracking shot! Sam Curran with another full ball outside off. Romario Shepherd stands back and slaps it over the bowler's head with power all the way into the stands for a mammoth 112-meter six.

FOUR! SHOT! Sam Curran goes too full and wide. Romario Shepherd throws his arms at it and gets it through short third. The ball races away for four runs.

A bit full and around off Shai Hope slaps it back to the bowler. A dot to end the over.

On length and in line with middle. Romario Shepherd nudges it to mid-wicket for one run.

Full and outside off again. Shai Hope scampers away for a single after pushing to point.

On the hard length and off. Shai Hope flicks it to square leg for a single and a bonus run off an overthrow. That is two runs off that ball.

Slow, full, and wide. Romario Shepherd slaps it to deep cover for a single.

SIX! Welcomed with a six! Brydon Carse delivers it on length and outside off. Romario Shepherd comes across and picks it up all the way beyond the deep square leg fence for a biggie.

Brydon Carse (7-0-45-1) is brought back into the attack.

A bit short and outside off. Shai Hope slaps it to deep point and it looks as if it is going to run to the fence but Harry Brook dives in and saves a couple of runs for his team.

Fullish delivery on middle. Shai Hope pats it to square leg for a brace.

Tossed up just missing off. Shai Hope sweeps but is beaten by the turn.

Lobbed up outside off. Shai Hope blocks it on the off side.

Short and outside off. Romario Shepherd hacks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Full and outside off. Romario Shepherd tries to drive it but is beaten on the outside edge.

Powerplay 3! England can now have 5 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the end of the innings.

Slower short ball over off. Romario Shepherd pulls it to deep square leg to take a run.

On the hard length over middle. Shai Hope punches it to deep cover for a single.

Full but drifting down the leg side. The umpire signals a wide.

Very full, on leg. Romario Shepherd swept it very fine towards short fine leg for a single.

Another slower delivery from Sam Curran on length and angling towards leg. Romario Shepherd tries to pull it but he has missed it completely. The umpire signals it as out but the batter has taken the decision upstairs. Nothing on UltraEdge and the Ball Tracking confirms that the ball is drifting down the leg side so Romario Shepherd survives.

Slower one on middle. Romario Shepherd picks it up towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Full and outside off. Romario Shepherd drives it to cover where the fielder collects it.

Tossed up on leg. Shai Hope defends it standing in front of the wickets. A good end to the over.

Full and turning in on the stumps. Romario Shepherd tucks it away to the on side for a single.

Romario Shepherd is the new man in.

OUT! TAKEN! Rehan Ahmed finally has his wicket just a ball later! He bowls this short and outside off. Sherfane Rutherford pulls at it hard but doesn't connect well. The ball did not go the distance but it did go in the hands of Harry Brook at deep mid-wicket. Sherfane Rutherford had survived the previous call but this one has to be out and he is walking back. England are delighted but there is still work to do.

Rehan Ahmed tosses this up and another googly. Sherfane Rutherford tried to sweep but missed out on it as the ball hit his side rib. The umpire gave it out but the batter has reviewed. UltraEdge shows that there is no bat involved. The Ball Tracking confirms that the wickets are missing. Sherfane Rutherford survives.

A bit short over off. Shai Hope flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

SIX! What a way to start the over! Rehan Ahmed lobs it too full and on middle. Shai Hope uses his muscle to send it straight down the ground all the way for a maximum. FIFTY FOR Shai Hope as well. What an innings.

SIX! First ball first runs! Gus Atkinson delivers it full and on off. Sherfane Rutherford muscles it straight down the ground with sheer power all the way beyond the fence for a maximum. What a start to his ODI career.

The debutant Sherfane Rutherford walks in now.

OUT! TAKEN! Gus Atkinson is rewarded with the big fish! He bowls a sharp bouncer over middle. Shimron Hetmyer tries to pull it but catches the toe end of the bat sending the ball to Brydon Carse at short fine leg who takes an amazing catch. The big hitter has to depart but the skipper still stands at the crease.

Short and outside off again. Shimron Hetmyer pulls it to long on to run a brace. The required run rate is climbing.

A low full toss outside off. Shimron Hetmyer drives it to the fielder at extra cover.

On a very good length over middle. Shimron Hetmyer blocks it on the bounce.

FOUR! Lucky! for Shimron Hetmyer! Gus Atkinson bowls it on a length and outside off. Shimron Hetmyer gets an inside edge and sends the ball to the fine leg fence for four.

Drinks break! England continue to hold the upper hand in the game. With the required rate currently over 10 RPO, West Indies need to find boundaries at regular intervals to keep the rate in check. They do have power hitters in their ranks who can get the job done but batting has not been that easy on this surface. With only two overs of spin remaining, it will be interesting to see how Jos Buttler rotates his bowlers.

Fullish again on middle. Shimron Hetmyer digs it out to mid on for a single to end the over.

Looped up on middle. Shimron Hetmyer blocks it out safely.

A bit short and outside off. Shai Hope cuts it to deep point for another single.

Tossed up on leg. Shimron Hetmyer drives it to mid off for a single.

Very full on the toes. Shimron Hetmyer flicks it to the fielder at square leg.

Looped up outside off. Shai Hope slaps it to cover for a single.

Rehan Ahmed (7-1-23-1) is brought back into the attack.

On the hard length and outside off. Shimron Hetmyer pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.

FOUR! Full and outside off from Gus Atkinson. Shimron Hetmyer slaps it towards mid off but a misfield costs the team four extra runs as the ball races away to the fence.

Full and on off. Shimron Hetmyer drives it down to mid off for a dot ball.

Slower bouncer outside off. Shimron Hetmyer tries to throw his hands at it but is out of his reach. The umpire signals a wide.

On the hard length over leg. Shai Hope nudges it down to deep square leg to run one.

Shortish and on off. Shai Hope blocks it out from the back foot.

Full and in line with middle. Shai Hope flicks it to deep mid-wicket to run hard for the second one.

Leg break outside off. Shai Hope slaps it to deep cover and takes a single to end the over.

Fuller, over middle. Shimron Hetmyer punches it down to mid wicket for one run.

Shortish over middle. Shai Hope rocks back and hacks it down to long on to run one.

Short now and outside off. Shai Hope slaps it to deep point for a brace.

Fullish and on the off pole. Shai Hope runs this one down to short third.

Full and on middle. Shai Hope guides it to the fielder at point.

FOUR! Good shot! Brydon Carse drops it short and angling onto middle. Shimron Hetmyer stands back and pulls it in the gap through deep mid-wicket for four runs to end the over.

On a length outside off. Shai Hope gets an inside edge as the ball rolls away to the on side. They take a single.

In the air...safe. Brydon Carse goes short and outside off. Shimron Hetmyer tries to hit it down the ground but ends up lobbing it up in the air. The ball lands safe in between the two fielders and he got away with a single.

Short over middle. Shai Hope pulls it to deep square leg and runs one to keep the board going.

Full and on the middle stump. Shimron Hetmyer flicks it to mid-wicket and takes a single.

Onthe hard length and around off. Shai Hope guides it to third man for one run.

Short but way down the leg side. Shai Hope tries to flick it but the umpire signals a wide.

Shortish over middle. Shimron Hetmyer tucks it away to the fielder at square leg.

FOUR! Good shot! Liam Livingstone lobs it up on off. Shimron Hetmyer picks it up well straight down the ground. The ball bounces once before crossing the fence for four more runs.

Too full in line with off. Shimron Hetmyer digs it out back to the bowler.

Floated up on off. Shai Hope drives it to cover for a single.

SIX! Cracking shot! Liam Livingstone tosses it up and outside off. Shai Hope slog sweeps it but straight down the ground. The ball had enough power to sail over the fence for a maximum.

Full and on off. Shimron Hetmyer pushes it to cover and takes a quick single.

Banged in short angling in on the body. Shimron Hetmyer pulls it to deep square leg for one run to end the over. A good over for England.

Straight and full, angled in at off. Shimron Hetmyer drives it to the fielder at cover.

Short again around off. Shai Hope pulls it but towards the fielder at deep mid-wicket. They only get a single.

Short over middle. Shai Hope blocks it out off his back foot. The pressure is piling on.

Fuller now on off. Shimron Hetmyer carves it out to deep point for one run to get to the other end.

On length and over middle. Shimron Hetmyer blocks it out and sends it to the right of the bowler.

Floated up on middle. Shimron Hetmyer drives it to deep cover to rotate the strike.

Off break now. Pushed straight to the cover fielder.

Fullish again. Shimron Hetmyer drives it to short cover where the fielder collects it.

Tossed up on off. Shai Hope smacks it to long on for a single.

Flighted up around middle. Shai Hope mistimes it to mid on.

Very full and on middle. Shai Hope digs it out to covers.

On a hard length, on off, Shai Hope hops and steers it wide of point for a single.

A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Brydon Carse bends his back and bangs it into the deck, on off and middle, Shai Hope gets on his toes to pull it away but the ball keeps low and strikes him on the front pad. The umpire turns it down and rightfully so, as the ball looked to be going over the stumps.

Full and on the pads, Shimron Hetmyer flicks it through square leg and gets to the other end.

On a length, on middle, Shimron Hetmyer bunts it back to the bowler.

Almost a golden duck for Shai Hope! Switches to around the wicket and bowls it on a good length, around leg, Shimron Hetmyer is through his shot early as the ball stops in the surface. Ends up chipping it towards mid-wicket but he gets it over the leaping fielder for a couple of runs.

Shimron Hetmyer is the new batter in.

OUT! LBW! The change of ends does the trick for Brydon Carse! Starts his new spell from over the wicket and bowls with a cross-seam, angling in, on the leg-stump line, on a back of a length, Keacy Carty stays back in his crease to help the ball around the corner. The ball does not rise as expected and thuds him onto the front pad. England go up in unison and the umpire raises the finger. After a long discussion with Shai Hope, Keacy Carty decides not to take the review. A much-needed breakthrough for England.

Flighted delivery, turning away, on middle, Shai Hope lunges and blocks it out solidly.

Bowls it on off, a bit short, Shai Hope plays it from the crease but straight to cover.

Quicker and flatter, on middle and leg, Keacy Carty works it from the crease in front of backward square leg for one.

Offers width outside off, short as well, Keacy Carty reaches out and cuts it with the turn to the left of deep point for two runs.

Short now and on off, Keacy Carty punches it off the back foot to cover.

Tosses it up, on middle and leg, Keacy Carty steps out and knocks it to mid on.

Lands it on a good length, on middle, Shai Hope gets behind the line and stabs the ball onto the deck.

Beaten! On a hard length, outside off, a bit of extra bounce catches Shai Hope by surprise as he looks to play at it and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Pace taken off, on a good length, on middle and leg, Shai Hope pushes with a straight bat but can't get it past a sliding Rehan Ahmed at mid-wicket.

Digs it in short, over middle, Keacy Carty swivels and controls the pull to fine leg for one more run.

The length is pulled back and bowls it at the batter, Shai Hope uses his feet and whips it down to long on for a single.

At 128.4 clicks, on a length, outside off, Shai Hope gets the weight on the front foot and drives it to the right of deep cover for a couple of runs.

A bit short and quicker, on middle, Keacy Carty goes deep in his crease and keeps it out on the leg side.

Tosses it up, on off, Shai Hope reaches out in front and drives it to deep cover for a single.

Short and turning away, on off, Keacy Carty plays it with the turn to deep point for one more.

A bit of extra bounce, short and on middle, Shai Hope hangs back and nudges it towards square leg for a run.

FOUR! Short and punished! Liam Livingstone drops it short and outside off, Shai Hope rocks on the back foot in a flash and pulls it in front of square on the leg side for a boundary.

Skidding on, short and on off, Shai Hope hops back and guides it to backward point.

Rolls his fingers over the ball and delivers it on a length, on off, Keacy Carty dabs it with an open bat face to point.

Pitches it up, around off, Keacy Carty drives it stylishly but picks out the man at short extra cover.

Honing in at the stumps, on a good length, Keacy Carty looks to work it across the line but closes the bat face early to get a soft leading edge to cover.

A bit too straight, on middle, angling in, Shai Hope tickles it fine to the fine leg fence for a single.

Full and on leg. Shai Hope pushes it on the on side.

FOUR! Sam Curran is welcomed back with a boundary! Takes pace off and bowls it short of a length, on middle, Shai Hope reads it well and hammers the pull to the left of deep square leg for a boundary.

Drops it short, on off, Keacy Carty goes for the pull but mistimes his shot to mid-wicket.

Darts this one up, on middle, pushed back to the bowler.

Tossed up on off. Shai Hope steers it to covers for a single to rotate the strike.

Floated up outside off. Shai Hope guides it to the fielder at point.

Full again over middle. Shai Hope flicks it to mid-wicket where the fielder collects it.

FOUR! Power packed! Liam Livingstone flights it up and on leg. Shai Hope smacks it down the ground all the way rocketing towards the fence for four runs.

Loops it up, on off, Keacy Carty lunges and dabs it to cover.

Short and on off, Shai Hope dabs it in front of backward point for a single.

Turning away, on off, Shai Hope prods forward to defend but gets beaten all ends up.

Full and on the off-stump line, Keacy Carty knocks it to long off and takes a single.

FOUR! Easy pickings! Full but down leg, Keacy Carty gets down and sweeps it past short fine leg to pick up a much-needed boundary.

Floats it up, on off, Keacy Carty drives it square towards backward point.

Tosses it up, on off, Keacy Carty eases it down to wide long off for a single.

Short again, on off, kept out on the off side with ease.

Lands it short, on middle, Keacy Carty goes back and blocks it out.

Short and around leg, stabbed onto the deck on the leg side.

Keeps it short again, outside off, Shai Hope is a bit late to read the delivery and gets his bat down in time as the ball rolls off the inner half to deep backward square leg for one.

Short and outside off, Shai Hope pushes it from the crease to point.

Turning away sharply, full and on off, Keacy Carty looks to drive it down the ground again but gets beaten by the away turn.

Quicker and shorter, on middle, Keacy Carty hangs on the back foot and defends it out.

Beaten! Loops it up, full and around off, Keacy Carty gets drawn forward in defence but the ball dips on him and spins away to beat the bat.

Another googly, skidding on, on off, Keacy Carty goes back and keeps it out on the off side.

Slips in a googly, short and outside off, Keacy Carty goes for the cut but cannot quite get it away.

Full and at the stumps, Keacy Carty bunts it off the front foot to Rehan Ahmed.

Floats it up again, on off, Shai Hope prods forward and pats it to cover.

Slower and fuller, on middle, Keacy Carty works it behind square on the leg side for a single.

Short again, on off, Keacy Carty chops it off the back foot and picks out the man at backward point.

Angling in, on middle and leg, Keacy Carty nudges it off the back foot to mid-wicket.

Drops it short, on middle, Shai Hope goes back in his crease and nudges it in front of square leg. He calls for two immediately but the fielder in the deep is quick to swoop in and keeps it to one.

Tosses it up, on the pads, Keacy Carty flicks it through square leg and takes a single.

Flighted up turning away from off. Shai Hope is beaten by the turn. Another good over of spin for England.

Shorti now over leg. Keacy Carty rocks back and glances it to square leg for a single.

Very full on off. Keacy Carty drives it to the fielder at cover.

Tossed up around off. Shai Hope edges it to point and scampers away for a single.

Fullish and on off. Keacy Carty drives towards long off for one run to rotate the strike.

Googly again on middle. Keacy Carty pushes it to mid on where the fielder collects it.

Fullish and over middle. Shai Hope nudges it to mid-wicket for a dot ball to end the over.

Tossed up on middle. Shai Hope rocks back and blocks it out watchfully.

West Indies skipper Shai Hope walks out to bat.

OUT! TIMBER! Liam Livingstone has his man! He lobs it up in line with middle and off. Brandon King tries to sweep but is beaten by the turn. The ball stays low and hits him on the pads before hitting the stumps. Spin is working well for England currently and this has put them in the game again.

Short and around off. Brandon King tries to cut it but is beaten by the bounce.

Floated up on the toes. Keacy Carty flicks it to square leg and gets off the mark with a single.

Full and on off. Brandon King drives it to long on for a single.

Full and on off. Keacy Carty drives it to the fielder at cover. A very good over.

A bit short and around off. Keacy Carty pushes it on the off side.

Beaten! Rehan Ahmed tosses it up turning away from off. Keacy Carty is beaten by the turn.

Drinks! This is an excellent start for West Indies in the run chase. Alick Athanaze did his job before departing and the onus will now be on the set Brandon King to take the innings forward with the rest of the batting unit. England will be relieved to see the back of Athanaze and will look to squeeze in quiet overs now to regain control. Keacy Carty walks in at number 3 for West Indies.

OUT! LBW! Rehan Ahmed draws first blood! He loops it up right in line with the stumps. Alick Athanaze mis read the googly and the ball hit him on the pads as he was trying the sweep in front of the stumps. The umpire wasted no time in raising his finger and Alick Athanaze doesn't want to review. He is walking and England finally get a wicket.

Short again on middle. Alick Athanaze finds the fielder at mid off.

Full and on off. Brandon King punches it to long off for a single.

FOUR! Swept away! Looped up on the pads. Alick Athanaze brings out the broom sweeping it towards deep square leg. The ball meets the cushions for four more runs.

Shortish and outside off. Alick Athanaze tries to cut it but gets the under edge on the ball.

A bit short and outside off. Brandon King slaps it to deep cover for one run.

Floated up on off. Brandon King finds the fielder at cover with his drive.

A bit full but in line with the stumps. Brandon King blocks this one out.

FOUR! Welcomed with a boundary! Liam Livingstone tosses it up and on the pads. Brandon King sweeps it fine and in the gap for a boundary twards fine leg.

A bit short turning in onto middle. Alick Athanaze glances it to square leg to end the over with a dot.

Short and over leg. Alick Athanaze rocks back trying to flick it but gets hit on the pads.

A bit wide outside off. Alick Athanaze again finds the fielder with his drive.

Flighted delivery on off. Alick Athanaze comes down the track but fails to pierce the gap with his drive.

Looped up on middle. Brandon King drives it to long on for one additional run.

Fullish and on off. Alick Athanaze flicks it to long on for a single at the beginning of the over.

On the hard length and around middle. Brandon King flicks it to the fielder stationed at mid-wicket. A dot ball to end a very expensive over.

On length and around off. Alick Athanaze nudges it to mid-wicket and takes a single.

FOUR AGAIN! Brydon Carse goes fuller now outside off. Alick Athanaze plays it late and slices it through backward point. The ball rockets to the fence for four more runs in the same over.

FOUR MORE! Brydon Carse with another short ball around middle. Alick Athanaze swivels and pulls it in the gap at deep mid-wicket. That area is being targetted by the batters and they are rewarded with boundaries like these.

Fuller now around off. Alick Athanaze drives it to the fielder at short cover.

FOUR! FIFTY UP FOR Alick Athanaze! Brydon Carse drops it short and outside off. Alick Athanaze carves it through the gap at point all the way to the cushions for four runs to complete his half-century.

Floated up on off. Brandon King blocks it out on the off side. Alick Athanaze will be on strike at the start of the next over.

Again short around off. Alick Athanaze rocks back and hacks it to square leg to take one run.

Shortish and outside off. Brandon King slaps it to deep point for one run.

FOUR! Good shot! Rehan Ahmed goes a bit short and on off. Brandon King sweeps it in the gap at deep mid-wicket for four sweet runs.

Googly again outside off. Alick Athanaze pushes it to deep point for a single again.

Looped up and on off. Brandon King drives it straight down the ground for a single.

Delivers it a bit short this time around the same line. Alick Athanaze cuts it to the fielder at point to end the over with a dot. That is tight bowling from England but they need wickets.

On the hard length and over off. Alick Athanaze runs it down to the fielder at point.

Short and over middle. Brandon King tucks it away towards mid-wicket for a single to get to the other end.

Slower one but way outside off. It is called a wide by the umpire.

Full now on the stumps. Brandon King pushes it to mid on for a dot ball. Good ball from Carse.

SIX! Whacked away! Brydon Carse drops it short and over leg. Brandon King swivels and pulls it with strength all the way over deep mid-wicket for a maximum. That will surely boost his confidence.

On length and outside off. Alick Athanaze punches it through cover for a single.

Shortish and turning in on off. Alick Athanaze rocks back and punches it to deep mid-wicket for a single to end the over.

Googly over off. Brandon King punches it down the ground for a single.

Tossed up angling down leg. Brandon King misses out on the sweep shot. There is an appeal but it is turned down by the umpire.

A bit short and on off. Brandon King drives it to the fielder at cover.

Looped up on off. Brandon King defends towards point for a dot ball.

Flighted full outside off. Alick Athanaze drives it towards deep cover for a single.

Time for some spin as Rehan Ahmed is introduced into the attack.

Fast and on the hard length. Brandon King blocks it out watchfully to end the over.

On length and over middle. Alick Athanaze nudges it off to square leg and sets off for a single.

Dropped short and over off Alick Athanaze moves out of the way.

Short and angling down the leg side. Brandon King nudges it to square leg and runs for a solo.

Full and on off. Alick Athanaze flicks it to fine leg for one more run to add.

Short and around off. Brandon King guides it down to third man for a single.

Powerplay 2 begins and now England can have upto 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.

SIX! Alick Athanaze goes big now! Gus Atkinson goes short again, over middle, Alick Athanaze is expecting this delivery and waits for the ball to arrive. Dispatches the pull over deep square leg for a 92-metre maximum. 50 comes up for West Indies!

On a hard length, on off, Alick Athanaze punches it off the back foot towards point.

FOUR! Not in control but Alick Athanaze gets a boundary! Digs it in short, at the batter, Alick Athanaze is a bit late on the pull and gets a top edge that flies well Rehan Ahmed at short fine leg for a boundary.

Fuller in length, on off, Alick Athanaze drives without much timing to mid off.

Shorter and on off, Alick Athanaze stays back in his crease and dabs it to point.

Goes full this time, on off, Alick Athanaze firms the drive down the wicket where Gus Atkinson does well to stick out his right hand and make a good stop.

Takes pace off and goes into the wicket, over middle, Brandon King goes into the pull a bit early and fails to connect.

Another delivery, on a hard length, Brandon King sets himself deep in his crease and tries to pull this one off the front foot. Slices it in the air but gets it over mid on for a couple of runs.

Hits the hard length, on off, Brandon King rides on top of the bounce and pushes it to point.

Leg bye! Full and drifting on the pads, Alick Athanaze gets inside the line and tries to help it away but misses out as the ball rolls off his front pad to square leg for a leg bye.

Serves it on a back of a length, on off, Alick Athanaze works it from the crease towards point.

Starts from over the wicket and angles it away, on a good length, outside off, Alick Athanaze looks to drive it on the up but mishits his shot to mid-wicket.

Angling across, on a length, outside off, Alick Athanaze runs it down to third man and keeps the strike with a single.

A bit short this time, on off and middle, Alick Athanaze swivel-pulls it along the ground to square leg.

Four dots on the trot! Keeps it on a back of a length, on off, Alick Athanaze defends it solidly off the back foot.

At the batter, on a back of a length, Alick Athanaze shuffles across again but fails to work it across the line and gets hit high on the front pad.

Bowls it on a hard length with pace behind it, outside off, Alick Athanaze has a waft at the delivery away from his body and is lucky not to edge this one behind.

Back of a length, outside off, Alick Athanaze stands tall and bunts it off the back foot towards cover.

Angling back in, full and outside off, Brandon King nails the drive again but the fielder at extra cover makes a good stop diving away to his left.

Switches to around the wicket and bowls it on off, Brandon King drives it firmly but can't get it past mid off.

Serves it on a good length, on off, Brandon King taps it from the crease to extra cover.

Width on offer again, on a length, outside off, Brandon King pushes it away without any timing to cover.

EDGED AND FOUR! Gets this one to angle across the right-hander, on a good length, outside off, Brandon King gets tempted by the width and goes for a drive away from his body. Gets an outside edge that flies past Jos Buttler and through the vacant slip cordon for a boundary.

Hurls it on a full length, a bit of inward movement, on middle, Brandon King presses forward and works it towards mid-wicket.

Pitches it on a hard length, outside off, Alick Athanaze punches it off the back foot but picks out the man at backward point this time.

FOUR! Width offered and Alick Athanaze cashes in! Gus Atkinson bowls it on a short of a length, outside off, Alick Athanaze throws his hands at the delivery and slaps it to the right of Phil Salt at backward point for a boundary.

Angling away, outside off, on a good length, Alick Athanaze dabs it along the ground to point.

Digs it in short, over middle, Alick Athanaze gets cramped for room and mistimes his pull to mid-wicket.

Delivers it on a hard length, on off, Alick Athanaze stays back and pats it towards point where Phil Salt sprints and puts in a dive to his left to cut it off.

Strays on the pads does Gus Atkinson, on a length, Alick Athanaze gets inside the line but fails to help it away as the ball deflects off his pads towards the keeper.

Fullish delivery, on off, Brandon King looks to access the off side but miscues his shot to mid-wicket.

On a length, outside off, Alick Athanaze walks across and uses the pace of the delivery by steering it down to third man for a single.

Dishes it out on a back of a length, outside off, Alick Athanaze hangs on the back foot and punches it without much timing to cover.

Goes back to bowling it full, on middle and leg, Alick Athanaze rolls his wrists and flicks it through mid-wicket for two runs more.

Much better from Curran as this is bowled on a back of a length, on middle, Alick Athanaze nudges it from the crease to mid-wicket.

FOUR! All too easy for Alick Athanaze! Sam Curran errs in line and length as he bowls it full and down leg, Alick Athanaze lets the ball come to him and helps it to the right of short fine leg fielder for a boundary.

Pitched up again, on off, Brandon King firms the drive to mid off for a dot.

Swing and a miss! Fuller in length, in the channel on off, Brandon King shapes to loft it down the ground with an angled bat but the ball moves away enough to beat the bat.

Full again in line with off. Brandon King drives it to mid off where the fielder collects it. That is tight bowling from Gus Atkinson.

Fuller shaping away from the batter. Brandon King tries to drive it through the covers but mistimes it.

On length and wide outside off. Brandon King steers it to point.

Again short and over middle. Brandon King punches it to mid on.

Short but drifting down the leg side. Brandon King leaves it alone as the umpire signals a wide.

FOUR! Classy shot! Sam Curran serves it right up to the batter, outside off, Alick Athanaze is quick to read the line and length of the delivery and opens the bat face to drive it square on the off side for a boundary.

Full and slanting in, on leg, Alick Athanaze plays all around this one as he goes for the clip. Gets rapped on the front pad but the ball was clearly heading down leg there.

On a hard length again, on middle, Alick Athanaze shuffles across and stabs the ball onto the deck on the off side.

Angling in, on a short of a length, on middle, Alick Athanaze pushes it out to mid-wicket.

Down leg again on a fuller length, Alick Athanaze fails to tickle it fine as the ball comes off his pads and it is pouched away to his right by Jos Buttler. Half a shout for caught behind which is turned down by the umpire.

FOUR! Easy pickings! A bit too straight from Sam Curran, full and down leg from over the wicket, Alick Athanaze does not miss out as he glances it to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

In the channel on off, on a length, Brandon King prods forward and keeps it out on the off side.

Back of a length and angling into the pads, Brandon King waits back in his crease but misses the tuck to get hit high on the front pad.

FOUR! Sumptuous! Gus Atkinson goes a bit too full this time, outside off, Brandon King leans on and caresses it between cover and mid off for his first boundary.

Short of a length, outside off, Alick Athanaze gets on his toes and steers it with an open bat face to third man for a single.

Serves it on a back of a length, outside off, Alick Athanaze shapes himself up to cut but gets undone by the lack of bounce on that occasion as the ball sneaks under his bat.

Brandon King is off the mark! Gus Atkinson begins with a pitched-up delivery, on off, Brandon King gets on the front foot and drives it to the left of wide mid off for a single.

Hurls it on a back of a length, angling in, over middle, Alick Athanaze nudges it through square leg for a couple of runs more.

SIX! Alick Athanaze takes full toll of the Free Hit! Bangs it in short without much pace behind it, over middle and leg, Alick Athanaze rides on top of the bounce and hooks it over the fine leg fence for the first maximum.

How much will that extra ball cost Sam Curran?

NO BALL! Sam Curran delivers it slightly short, outside off, Alick Athanaze stands tall but cannot quite free his arms and gets beaten on the cut. Sam Curran has overstepped and a Free Hit will follow now.

Pulls his length back but keeps it at the stumps, Alick Athanaze gets right behind the line and nudges it in front of mid-wicket.

Goes full again, swinging away, on off, Alick Athanaze brings his wrists into play and drives it towards mid on.

Pitches it up this time searching for some away swing, on off, Alick Athanaze strokes it gently towards cover.

Alick Athanaze and West Indies are underway in the chase! Sam Curran starts from over the wicket and bowls it on off, on a length, a bit of away movement, Alick Athanaze walks right across his stumps and clips it through square leg for a couple of runs.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! England get bowled out on the last ball! Oshane Thomas finishes with two wickets! Bends his back and bangs it in short, over middle, Gus Atkinson goes for the pull but gets a top edge that goes high in the air. The substitute fielder, Roston Chase charges in from deep square leg and settles under it to take a good catch tumbling forward. England finish with 325 on the board!

Full and outside off, Gus Atkinson swings yet again but does not get the connection this time.

FOUR! Whoa, what a shot! In the slot by Oshane Thomas, on off, Gus Atkinson stays deep in his crease and smacks it over mid off for his first boundary.

Gus Atkinson is the last man in.

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Oshane Thomas gets his first wicket as he removes Rehan Ahmed! Takes pace off and bowls it on a good length, outside off, Rehan Ahmed does not get to the pitch of the ball by swings through to go down the ground. Slices it in the air and only as far as the stumps at the non-striker's end. Oshane Thomas calls for the catch and runs backwards to complete the catch. England are now 9 down!

SIX! Straight as an arrow! Oshane Thomas misses his length and bowls a full toss, at the stumps, Rehan Ahmed shapes himself up to heave it over mid-wicket but somehow manages to hit this one back towards the sight screen for a maximum.

Dishes out a yorker, near the tramline on off, Rehan Ahmed tries to get bat to ball by reaching out. Gets an outside edge that races to third man fence where Sherfane Rutherford puts in a full-length dive to his left and saves a couple of runs.

Nails the yorker, at the stumps, Rehan Ahmed jams it out to long on and has to settle for a single.

Fullish delivery, outside off, Brydon Carse hits this one without much timing to long on and takes a single.

Slower and on a back of a length again, Rehan Ahmed pulls it down to long on for a single.

Length delivery, on off, Brydon Carse clears his front leg to access the leg side but drags the ball back onto his front pad. The ball rolls behind the stumps off the pads and the batters sneak in a single.

Digs it in short, Rehan Ahmed swats it from the crease to deep mid-wicket and rotates the strike.

WIDE! Pace on a short of a length but the line is down leg, Rehan Ahmed fails to help it away and it is called a wide.

Slower and on a good length, around off, Rehan Ahmed stands still to slog it across the line but fails to connect.

Swing and a miss! Back of a length, outside off, Brydon Carse goes for a mighty heave but can only connect with thin air.

Short and outside off, Rehan Ahmed cuts it away to deep point and gets to the other end.

Flatter and shorter, on off, Brydon Carse flat bats it along the ground to long on for a single.

Rehan Ahmed is the new batter in.

OUT! RUN OUT! Another mix-up between two English batters! Yannic Cariah loops it up again, outside off, Sam Curran winds up to go down the ground but gets a thickish outside edge that lobs on the bounce to third man. Brydon Carse feels that there is a single for the taking and sets off for a single. Curran is standing there ball-watching and is late to set off for the run. Good awareness from Alzarri Joseph who grabs the ball neatly and fires an accurate throw at the non-striker's end. Yannic Cariah collects it and does the rest by taking the bails off to catch Curran well short of his crease.

Dishes out a googly, full and on off, Sam Curran goes for a heave across the line but connects with thin air.

SIX! Thumped down the ground! Flatter delivery but it is in the slot, on off, in the arc for Sam Curran who stays still and smokes it over the long off fence for a biggie. 300 up for England!

Back of a length, around off, Sam Curran dabs it wide of point and takes a single.

WIDE! Nails the yorker near the tramline on off, Sam Curran fails to make the connection but the umpire feels that it was just beyond the tramline and calls it a wide.

On a yorker length, on middle, Sam Curran drills it down down the ground to the right of long on for two more runs.

Rolls his fingers over the ball and bowls it on a length, outside off, Brydon Carse swings through the line but gets an inside edge that rolls to fine leg for one.

Bowls it a bit fuller and outside off, Sam Curran reaches out and slices it to deep backward point for a single.

Bowls it from wide of the crease with a round-arm action, fullish, on middle, Sam Curran swats it to the left of long on for a couple of runs.

Bangs it in short from around the wicket, at the batter, Sam Curran ducks and lets it go through.

FOUR! Thrashed! Alzarri Joseph bowls it right in the slot, on off, Brydon Carse clears his front leg and holds his shape before smacking it to the right of mid off for a boundary.

Tries to bowl it away from the reach of the batter, low full toss, outside off, Sam Curran reaches out and bunts it to point for a quick single.

FOUR! Just over! Full and straight, at the stumps, Sam Curran tries to go over cover this time but ends up slicing it over the leaping mid off fielder for a boundary.

Fuller this time, on off, Brydon Carse backs away and squeezes it out to deep point for a single.

SIX! BANG! Alzarri Joseph digs it in short, over middle, Brydon Carse stands tall and pulls it off the front foot. He does not get a proper connection but the wind takes the ball well over the deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum.

Follows the batter by bowling it short of a length, Sam Curran backs away and helps it away to deep backward square leg for a single.

Delivers it short and over off. Brydon Carse tries to pull but the upper edge sends the ball right behind the keeper as the batters run a brace.

Again on the good length and over off. Brydon Carse swings hard but misses on the connection. That was a close call.

Short again and on the off stump. Sam Curran pats it to on the off side and takes a single. That is a better length.

SIX! Launched it into the stands! Oshane Thomas bowls it on a length and around off. Sam Curran plays it straight back over the bowler and it has traveled the distance all the way for a maximum.

On the hard length around off. Brydon Carse runs it down to third man for a single to get to the other end.

Good bowling! Oshane Thomas bowls it outside off. Brydon Carse went way outside leg and ended up missing the ball.

Drops it short and wide outside off. Brydon Carse punches it on the bounce and they take a quick run.

Hit the hard deck and around leg. Sam Curran edges it away to cover and sets off for a single.

On length but way down the leg side. Sam Curran tries to pull but misses out on the connection. The umpire signals a wide.

Again a full toss on the stumps. Brydon Carse flicks it away to deep mid-wicket for a single to get to the other end.

A slower one outside off. Brydon Carse fails to pick up the pace and gets an inside edge to short fine leg. Another dot ball.

A low full toss straight on the stumps. Brydon Carse carves it to the fielder at point.

FOUR! Welcomed back with a boundary! Alzarri Joseph bowls it on length and outside off. Brydon Carse drives it through cover with perfection and amazing timing. A misfield allowed the ball to go through to the fence for four runs.

Short and outside off. Sam Curran tries to throw his hand at it but miscues it back to the bowler. Brydon Carse will take the strike at the start of the next over.

On a very good length again outside off. Brydon Carse guides it away to third man to rotate the strike.

On length and outside off. Sam Curran now slaps it to deep point for a single.

FOUR AGAIN! Oshane Thomas again bowls a back-of-length delivery outside off. Sam Curran pulls again and in the same region towards mid-wicket. The ball is hit in the gap and it runs away for four more runs.

Full now straight on the stumps. Sam Curran blocks it out sending it back towards the bowler.

FOUR! Oshane Thomas is welcomed back with a boundary! He bowls it short and angling across. Sam Curran had decided to go for the on side as he pulls with great placement. The fielder cannot reach it and the ball meets the cushions for four runs.

Change of ends for Oshane Thomas (7-0-25-0).

Tossed up and outside off. Brydon Carse tries to drive it but is beaten by the turn.

SIX! That will hurt Yannic Cariah! He flights this up and on off. Brydon Carse dances down the track and strikes it with sweet timing and perfect power. The ball lands outside the long on fence for a biggie.

Wide outside off tempting Brydon Carse to go for a big shot. Carse leaves it alone for the keeper to collect.

Floated up and on middle and leg. Sam Curran glances it towards square leg for a single.

Tossed up and in line with the stumps. Sam Curran defends this one with a straight bat. A good ball.

Fullish and around off. Sam Curran slaps it to the fielder at cover.

Brydon Carse walks in at number 9. Also, Yannic Cariah (8-0-61-1) returns to the attack.

OUT! TAKEN! Romario Shepherd has another wicket and it is the main man! He bowls it slow and short over middle. Harry Brook moves away looking to create room and send it over cover. He mistimes it and Alzarri Joseph at mid off takes a textbook catch to dismiss the dangerous-looking Harry Brook. That is superb bowling by Romario Shepherd.

Full now on the pads. Sam Curran flicks it off his pads and runs it down to fine leg for one run.

Another slower one on length and on off. Sam Curran pushes it to the right of the bowler. A good over so far.

Drops it short over leg. Harry Brook swivels and pulls it to deep square leg for a solo.

An off-cutter this time on off. Harry Brook just dabs it on the off side.

Short and over off. Sam Curran pulls it to deep square leg for one run to get to the other end.

Powerplay 3! West Indies can now have 5 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the end of the innings.

Short and over off. Harry Brook defends solidly from his crease.

DROPPED! Oshane Thomas bowls it on the hard length and outside off. Harry Brook wanted to play the same shot only this time he didn't get the elevation necessary. Alick Athanaze tried to grab it but it was a tough chance. However, Harry Brook gets another chance.

FOUR! Finally, some runs off this over! Oshane Thomas bowls it on length and outside off. Harry Brook carves it over point and in the gap. The ball rockets away to the cushions for four runs.

Fuller now again outside off. Harry Brook tries for the scoop again but misses. Good bowling from Oshane Thomas.

On length again this time outside off. Harry Brook swipes at it but again misses on the connection.

On length and outside off. Harry Brook wanted to be innovative as he tried to scoop it over the keeper. He doesn't quite connect.

Fuller, and on the off pole. Sam Curran defends this one out and that ends a very good over by Romario Shepherd.

Sam Curran makes his way out to the centre now.

OUT! LBW! Romario Shepherd gets his man! He bowls it quick and fuller looking in line with middle and leg. Liam Livingstone wanted to go down the pitch but got taken aback by the low bounce. He tried to dig it out but it hit him on the pads. A loud appeal is given out by the umpire. England has reviewed it and the big screen shows a clear gap between the bat and the ball. The Ball Tracking confirmed that the wickets were hitting and Liam Livingstone has to depart. Romario Shepherd is rewarded for his persistance.

Short again this time on the stumps. Liam Livingstone moves down and blocks it out solidly.

On length and outside off. Liam Livingstone guides it to the fielder at point for a dot ball.

Angled down the leg side now. Harry Brook moves away and mistimed it to mid on for one run.

FOUR! The boundaries are not stopping! Romario Shepherd bowls it short and over middle. Harry Brook was crunched for room but he managed to cut it over the keeper's head racing away to the fence for four runs.

SIX! PUNISHED! Yannic Cariah bowls a bit short and outside off. Liam Livingstone reaches for it and smashes it over deep mid-wicket for another maximum.

SIX! Smacked out of the ground! Yannic Cariah flights it up outside off. Liam Livingstone dances down the track and muscles it over long on all the way into the stands for a maximum.

Tossed up and on off. Liam Livingstone blocks it solidly. A breather for Yannic Cariah.

Fullish and outside off. Harry Brook slaps it to deep cover for a single to get to the other end.

FOUR NOW! Yannic Cariah is being hit all around. He now tosses this up and outside off. Harry Brook has picked his side as he swipes across and sends the ball towards the square leg fence for four runs more.

SIX! What a start to the over! Yannic Cariah floats this up and on off. Harry Brook creates his arc and slog sweeps it all the way over deep square leg into the stands for a biggie.

Pace off now and on length outside off. Liam Livingstone miscues it back to the bowler to end the over with a dot.

On length and on off. Liam Livingstone drives it back to the bowler.

FIFTY UP FOR Harry Brook.  Again short and on middle. Harry Brook guides it to third man to take a single and complete his 3rd FIFTY in ODI's.

SIX! Cracking shot! Romario Shepherd decided to go short and got punished. Anything in his arc and Harry Brook will muscle it out of the ground. He pulls and connects well as the ball sails beyond the fence for a biggie.

Back of a length, over middle, Liam Livingstone uses his feet and whips it to wide long on for a run.

Short of a length, over middle, Liam Livingstone charges down the track but connects with thin air as he attempts the pull.

Good stop! Short this time, on off, Harry Brook punches off the back foot but can't get it past the diving Alick Athanaze at point.

Fires it in, full and on off, Liam Livingstone knocks it down to long off and collects a run.

A bit short and on off, Liam Livingstone stays back and guides it to point.

Full and on middle, blocked out off the front foot.

Drifting in, full and on middle and leg, Harry Brook gets on the front foot and eases it down to long on for one.

Short and just outside off, Liam Livingstone pats it from the crease to deep cover for a run.

At the stumps again, on middle, Harry Brook gets right behind the line and clips it straight to mid-wicket.

Continues to hit the back of a length, on off, Harry Brook punches without much timing towards point.

Full and honing in at the stumps, Harry Brook stays back to a full delivery and keeps it out on the leg side.

Beaten! Much closer to off, on a hard length, Harry Brook tries to run this one down to third man but misses out.

Delivers it on a short of a length, on off, Liam Livingstone walks across to the off side again and nudges it in front of square on the leg side for a run.

Back of a length, angling back in, on off and middle, Liam Livingstone tries to work it around the corner but cannot get it away.

Full yet again, on middle, Liam Livingstone knocks it through mid on and opens his account with a single.

Full and on off, Liam Livingstone drives it back to Gudakesh Motie where he fumbles but the batters decide not to run on the misfield.

Drifts in, full and on middle, Liam Livingstone gets fully forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

The players take a breather as drinks are on the field. West Indies have done a fantastic job at taking timely wickets and putting the opposition in a defensive mode. England on the other hand needs to build some strong partnerships to try and put up a defendable total on the board. After the wicket of Jos Buttler it is, Liam Livingstone who walks out to bat.

OUT! TAKEN! Jos Buttler's poor form in ODIs continues! West Indies continue to chip away with wickets! Gudakesh Motie shortens his length and bowls it on the off-stump line, a poor choice of shot by Jos Buttler as he attempts the reverse sweep to a short delivery. He fails to ride on top of the bounce as the ball lobs off his gloves towards first slip. Alick Athanaze times the jump well and attempts to grab it with his finger pointing upwards. The ball pops out and balloons tamely for Athanaze to complete the catch on the second attempt. England have now lost half their side!

Fuller and on middle, Harry Brook ease this one down to long off for a single.

Sliding onto the pads, Harry Brook gets on the front foot and plays for the ball turning away. Gets beaten on the inside edge to get hit on the front pad.

Almost chopped on! Short and a bit wide outside off, Jos Buttler is unable to free his arms as he goes for the cut. Gets an under edge which rolls past the stumps and Shai Hope does well to fly away to his left to keep it to a dot.

Much fuller than the previous delivery, on off, Jos Buttler steers it in front of point and looks for a single but gets sent back by Harry Brook.

Lands it on a back of a length again, Jos Buttler drops it with soft hands in front of point for a dot

Back of a length, outside off, Harry Brook runs it down to third man with an open bat face for a single.

Short of a length, around off, Jos Buttler swivels to pull it through square leg for a run.

Comes back into the attack and bowls it on a hard length, on middle, Jos Buttler covers the line of the ball and blocks it out.

Loops it up now, full and on off, Jos Buttler lunges and drives it down to long off for a run.

On the off-stump line, Jos Buttler stays leg side and taps it to cover.

Flighted delivery, on middle, Jos Buttler bunts it back to Gudakesh Motie.

Short this time, outside off, Jos Buttler goes for the cut but the ball does not rise as expected and sneaks under the bat. Would you believe it? The UltraEdge has rolled up and it shows a spike as the ball was next to the bat. Another opportunity missed by the West Indies!

At the stumps, a bit short, Jos Buttler pushes it to the right of the bowler.

Drops it short, over middle, Jos Buttler goes on the back foot and defends.

Pulls his length back and bowls it on middle, the ball keeps a bit low but Harry Brook manages well to keep it out.

FOUR! Handsomely driven! Oshane Thomas overpitches as he bowls it outside off, Harry Brook gets the weight on the front foot and drills the drive to the left of mid off for a boundary.

At the batter, on a back of a length, Harry Brook gets behind the line and stabs it onto the deck.

Back of a length, around off, Harry Brook hangs back and dabs it to backward point.

Fullish and angling onto the stumps. Harry Brook tries to drive it through the gap on the leg side but fails to piece the gap.

Short of a length, on off, Harry Brook rides on top of the bounce and keeps it out on the off side.

Full again, on middle, Harry Brook strokes it through mid on for one more run.

Full and on middle, Harry Brook blocks it out off the front foot.

Full and on middle, Jos Buttler drives with a straight bat to long off and opens his account with a single.

The skipper, Jos Buttler walks out to bat next.

OUT! RUN OUT! Lucky breakthrough for the West Indies! A total misunderstanding leads to Zak Crawley's downfall! Gudakesh Motie shortens his length and bowls it on off and middle, Zak Crawley prods half-forward and plays it right under his eyes in front of point. He has a look at the partner and sets off for a single. Harry Brook takes a couple of steps forward and then sends Crawley back. A bit too late as the latter is more than halfway down the track and Alick Athanaze swoops it to his right, picks up the ball in one motion with his right hand and does his job of releasing it towards the batting end. Shai Hope does the rest and Crawley is nowhere in the frame.

Darted in, full and on middle and leg, Harry Brook tucks it to short fine leg and calls Zak Crawley through for a quick single.

Tossed-up delivery, full and on middle, Harry Brook pushes with a straight bat to the bowler.

Half a shout for LBW but turned down! Honing in at the pads, on a back of a length, Zak Crawley misses out on the clip as the ball skids on to ping him on the front pad. The umpire shakes his head though and rightfully so, as the ball seemed to be heading down leg.

Good shot for no run! Hurls it on a good length, on the off-stump line, Zak Crawley stands tall and punches it sweetly, only to find the mid off fielder.

Angling in at the hips, on a back of a length, Harry Brook nudges it to the left of fine leg for a run.

Lands it on a hard length, outside off, Harry Brook steers it from the crease towards backward point.

Short of a length, on middle and leg, Zak Crawley pulls it aerially but in front of deep backward square leg for a run.

On a good length, in the channel on off, Zak Crawley drives it on the up but picks out the man at cover.

Tosses it up again, around off, Harry Brook lunges and bunts it towards extra cover.

Full and on off, pushed down to long on for a run.

Shorter and on off, Harry Brook gets behind the line and tucks it in front of square on the leg side for a single.

Fuller and on middle, Harry Brook knocks it back to the bowler.

Floats it up, on off, Harry Brook drives it wide of deep cover and picks up two runs more.

FOUR! Gets it away! Sees the batter go for the reverse paddle and drops it short, on off, Harry Brook reverse paddles it to perfection as he gets it past short third man for a boundary.

Full and on middle, Zak Crawley sweeps it to backward square leg.

Flatter and shorter, on off, Zak Crawley defends it off the back foot.

A bit short, on middle, Zak Crawley steps out of the crease and keeps it out.

Low full toss, at the stumps, Harry Brook strokes it down to long off and picks up a run.

Full and on off, knocked to cover by Harry Brook.

Drops it short, outside off, the ball keeps low but Harry Brook does well to run it down to short third man. Oshane Thomas runs to his left and tries to make the stop with his right boot but fails to do so. The ball eludes him for a couple of runs.

Outside off again, full as well, driven to deep point for one more run.

Full this time and on off, Zak Crawley opens the bat face and works it in front of square on the off side for a single.

Almost a low full-toss, around off, Zak Crawley tries the sweep again but the ball dips on to catch the bottom half of the bat before rolling towards short fine leg.

Dishes out a googly, full and turning in, outside off, Zak Crawley gets down to drag the sweep but misses out.

Loops it up, outside off, Harry Brook reaches out in front and drives it to deep cover for a run.

Fractionally short, outside off, Zak Crawley goes on the back foot and pats it through covers for a run.

Keeps it short and around off, Harry Brook uses the depth of the crease and cuts it to backward point.

Short and angling back in, on middle, Harry Brook tucks it to mid-wicket.

FOUR! Sloppy from Keacy Carty! Quicker and fuller, on middle, Harry Brook knocks it down to long off where Keacy Carty sprints in and is a bit lazy to get his body behind the ball. Lets the ball slip through his legs and it trickles into the fence.

Short and turning away slowly, Harry Brook goes back in his crease and checks his shot to cover.

Short again, outside off, cut with the turn to deep cover for a single.

Starts his new spell on a short length, outside off, Zak Crawley shapes to cut but the ball keeps low and he fails to get it away.

Drifting in, on leg, a bit short, Zak Crawley nudges it from the crease to deep backward square leg and keeps the strike with a single.

Keeps it short and on off, Zak Crawley rocks back and bunts it back to Yannic Cariah.

Shortens his length and bowls it on off, Zak Crawley rides on top of the bounce and pushes it to cover.

A bit too full, on leg, eased down to long on for a single.

Quicker and fuller, on off, Harry Brook defends it solidly off the front foot.

FOUR! Well executed! Tosses it up, on off, Harry Brook brings out the reverse sweep and hits it hard and wide of point for a boundary.

Into the pitch around the off stump. Harry Brook pushes it with a light hand and sets off for a single.

Shortish delivery, on off, Zak Crawley goes for the pull but the ball does not rise. Crawley manages to get some bat on it as the ball rolls to fine leg for one.

Edgy! Back of a length and a bit slower, on off, Zak Crawley closes the bat face early as he looks to work it across the line. Gets a leading edge which thankfully for him, drops in front of Romario Shepherd.

FOUR! Up and over! Angling into the batter, on a length, Zak Crawley takes no half-measures as he steps out and launches this one cleanly to get it over mid on for a boundary.

On a length, on off, Zak Crawley drives it on the up down the wicket but Romario Shepherd makes a good stop to his left.

Serves it on a length, on middle, Zak Crawley tucks it towards mid-wicket where a fumble allows a couple of runs.

Fuller in length, on off, eased down to long off for a single.

A bit short and turning away, on off, Zak Crawley rocks back to punch it through the off side but plays inside the line. Gets it off the inner of the bat and the ball goes nowhere.

Floats it up again, on middle, Zak Crawley keeps it out off the front foot.

Short and outside off, cut to deep cover for a single by Harry Brook.

DROPPED AGAIN! Zak Crawley gets another life but this was a tough chance! Loops it up, full and on the off-stump line, Zak Crawley tries to heave it across the line but gets an outside edge that deflects off the keeper's gloves and Brandon King at first slip, fails to pouch the deflection moving away to his left. A single taken as the ball rolls behind King.

Nicely bowled! Tosses it up, full and turning away, outside off, Zak Crawley lunges to defend but the ball dips on him and spins away to beat the bat.

Fullish and in line with middle and off. Zak Crawley flicks it away to deep square leg to retain the strike next over.

A short ball on the off side. Zak Crawley jabs it to the fielder at cover for a dot to end the over.

Good-length delivery, on middle, Harry Brook clips it to deep backward square leg and takes a single.

Angling into the batter, on a back of a length, Zak Crawley nudges it behind square on the leg side fo one.

Short of a length, on off, Harry Brook dabs it wide of backward point for one.

Back of a length, on middle, Harry Brook waits on the back foot but the ball keeps a tad low which is negotiate well by the batter.

Full and on off, Harry Brook drives it down to long on and retains the strike with a single.

At the stumps, Harry Brook pushes it back to the bowler.

DROPPED! Gudakesh Motie has shelled it! Zak Crawley gets a life! Nicely tossed up by Yannic Cariah, full and on off, Zak Crawley makes the mistake of playing it against the turn as he slogs across the line. Gets a top edge that skies high in the air towards long where Gudakesh Motie settles under the skier but fails to hang on. He should have opted to catch the ball near his chest instead of taking it near his knees.

FOUR! Lofted down the ground! Keeps it fuller in length, on middle, Zak Crawley swings through the line as he smacks it back over the bowler's head for another boundary.

Fine stop! A bit too full, on off and middle, Zak Crawley holds his shape and whips it hard towards wide long on. Gudakesh Motie covers good ground to his right and makes a good stop to save a couple of runs for his side.

Turning away, on off, Harry Brook pushes it off the back foot to deep cover for a run.

FOUR! Cut away nicely! Romario Shepherd drops it short and provides width outside off, Zak Crawley waits on the back foot for the ball to arrive and cuts it to the right of backward point. He beats Keacy Carty in the deep as well, who opts not to put in a dive.

Back of a length this time, on off, Zak Crawley pats it from the crease towards cover.

On a hard length, outside off, Harry Brook opens the bat face and runs it down to third man for one more run.

Short and wide outside off, Zak Crawley cuts it along the carpet to deep point for one.

Lands it on a short of a length, around off, Harry Brook stands tall and dabs it through covers for a single.

On a back of a length, on off, Harry Brook gets behind the line and stabs the ball onto the deck.

Gets away with it! Drops it short and down leg, Harry Brook swivel-pulls nicely but picks out the man at deep backward square leg. Just a single off it then!

On off, full as well, Harry Brook drives well but can't get it past extra cover.

Continues to bowl it full, on off, Zak Crawley prods forward nad drops it with soft hands in front of cover for one more.

Tosses it up again, on off, Zak Crawley dead bats it off the front foot.

Floats it up, on middle, Zak Crawley lunges to work it across the line but closes the bat face early. Gets a soft leading edge towards point.

Loopy delivery, fullish in length, on middle, Harry Brook knocks it down to long on and gets to the other end.

FOUR! Excellent placement! A bit of width on offer outside off, on a good length, Zak Crawley gets the width he needs and drives it on the up. He hits it to the right of deep point for a boundary.

Offers width outside off, short in length, Harry Brook frees his arms and cuts it to deep point for another single.

Hurls it on a back of a length, outside off, Zak Crawley gets on top of the bounce and pats it in front of cover-point for a quick single.

Keeps it in the channel on off, Harry Brook gets behind the line and works it by closing the bat face towards fine leg for one more.

On a hard length, outside off, Zak Crawley shuffles across to the off side and tucks it behind square on the leg side for a single.

Delivers it on a back of a length, outside off, Zak Crawley waits on the back foot and guides it to backward point.

Much straighter, at the stumps, full in length, blocked out off the front foot by Harry Brook.

Looped up, on off, Harry Brook lunges to defend but the ball spins away to catch the outside edge as it rolls to short third man.

England was off to a flying start but the dismissal of both the openers put the West Indies back in the game. With the wicket of Ben Duckett too the hosts are creeping back into the game. England needs a strong partnership here while the West Indies players will look for a few quick wickets to put their opponents under pressure. Harry Brook walks out to bat next.

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Yannic Cariah strikes in his first over! One shot too many for Ben Duckett! Yannic Cariah offers flight, full and on the off-stump line, Ben Duckett gets tempted by the line as he walks across the stumps to paddle it fine on the leg side. He exposes all his stumps and pays the price for failing to connect. The ball deflects off the front pad and crashes into the leg stump. Cariah is delighted as he gives the marching orders to Duckett.

FOUR! Reverse swept again, boundary again! Yannic Cariah gives the ball air, outside off, Ben Duckett is quick to pull out the reverse sweep and hits it wide of cover-point this time for a boundary.

Turning in, short and on middle and leg, Ben Duckett helps the ball on its way to short fine leg.

Tosses it up right away, on off, Zak Crawley reaches out in front and hits a bit aerially towards long off for a single.

Excellent fielding! Angling away, on a back of a length, outside off, Ben Duckett slashes hard at the delivery but Alick Athanaze at backward point, flings to his right and saves a certain boundary.

On a similar line and length as the previous delivery, Ben Duckett thinks it is a wide and leaves it alone but the umpire deems it a fair delivery.

Short and wide outside off, Ben Duckett reaches out to cut but does not manage to get bat on this one.

Back of a length, outside off, Ben Duckett punches hard but picks out the man at point.

FOUR! Not in control but they all count! Short of a length by Oshane Thomas, Ben Duckett tries to fetch the pull from outside off but does not commit to the shot. Gets an outside edge that flies over wide slip and races into the fence for a boundary.

Angling back in, on a good length, on off, Zak Crawley tries to get on the front foot to play at it but the ball jags back in sharply to catch the inner half of the bat and rolls behind square on the leg side for one.

Full and a bit of turn into the batter, on middle and leg, Ben Duckett clips it straight to mid-wicket.

Loops it up, full and on middle, Zak Crawley lunges and lofts it back over the bowler's head for a single.

FOUR! A poor delivery and it gets the treatment! Drops it way too short and wide outside off, there to be hit, Zak Crawley does not miss out as he hammers the ball wide of deep cover to pick up a boundary.

Full and on the pads, Ben Duckett works it towards short fine leg for a run.

Comes from over the wicket and delivers it a bit down leg, full in length, Ben Duckett premeditates as he changes his stance to switch hit this one but connects with thin air.

Drifting in, slower and fuller, on middle, Zak Crawley nudges it off the front foot wide of mid-wicket for a run.

WIDE! Fires it in full but down leg, Zak Crawley misses out on the sweep and it is called a wide.

On a length, on off, Zak Crawley moves across to the off-side and bunts it wide of mid-wicket for a run.

Fractionally short, outside off, Zak Crawley tries to go for the pull but swings a bit early and toe-ends his shot back to the bowler.

Continues to hit the hard length, outside off, Zak Crawley dabs it from the crease towards cover-point.

Back of a length, on off, Zak Crawley pushes it off the back foot to cover.

Delivers it on a hard length, on off, Zak Crawley walks across the stumps to work it across the line but plays all around the ball. A stifled appeal for LBW from Oshane Thomas as the ball raps him on the front pad but turned down by the umpire. The impact looked to be outside off there.

Back of a length, on middle, Zak Crawley shapes himself up on the back foot to nudge it on the leg side but misses to get hit on the thigh pad.

Floats it up, on middle, Zak Crawley drives it along the ground to long on and keeps the strike.

Darts this one in, full and around leg, Zak Crawley knocks it to the right of wide long on and collects a couple of runs.

Turning into the batter, full and on middle, Ben Duckett nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Much finer this time but the result is the same! Slower and fuller, around off, Ben Duckett picks the length early as he employs the reverse paddle and gets it wide of short third man for four more runs.

FOUR! Nicely done! Keeps it full but quicker, outside off, Ben Duckett pulls out the reverse sweep and nails the shot wide of backward point for a boundary.

That has spun a long way! Tosses it up. full and turning in, outside off, Ben Duckett goes for the drive but gets beaten on the inside edge.

Beaten! Lands it on a good length, on the fifth stump line, Zak Crawley shuffles across a bit to defend with a straight bat but changes his mind as he looks to leave the ball alone. Ends up keeping his bat out hanging but luckily for him, the ball sneaks under his bat.

This is bowled on a hard length, around off, Zak Crawley hangs on the back foot and dabs it with soft hands in front of point. He wants a single but Ben Duckett says no.

On the off-stump line, on a fuller length, Ben Duckett's bat twists in his hands as looks to drive it down the ground. He still manages to push it to the left of mid off for a single.

Play and a miss! Drags his length back and angles it across the left-hander, on a back of a length, Ben Duckett goes for the cut but fails to connect.

Goes even fuller on this occasion, on the pads, Ben Duckett shows a straight bat and drives it to the fielder at wide mid on.

Starts off from over the wicket on a full length, on middle and leg, Ben Duckett pushes this one a bit tentatively towards mid on.

Powerplay 2! West Indies can now have 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the 40th over. With two new batters at the crease, Shai Hope would want to keep an attacking field and not allow easy singles to release the pressure. Oshane Thomas has been brought into the attack now.

On length and around off. Ben Duckett pushes it on the off side and takes a quick single.

On the hard length and over off. Ben Duckett has watchfully blocked it out.

Another dot ball! Alzarri Joseph bowls it on length and outside off. Ben Duckett plays the cover drive but sends it to the fielder.

Fuller and on off. Ben Duckett blocks it out safely on the off side.

Ben Duckett is the new batter in for England.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Another wicket falls and that is a big one. Alzarri Joseph bowls it straight outside off and on length. Will Jacks tries to guide it through the third man but nicks the edge sending the ball safely into the gloves of the keeper. England have lost two wickets in quick succession now.

On length and over off. Will Jacks drives it to the fielder at mid off. Another dot ball.

Floated up on off. Zak Crawley blocks it out safely to end a very good over by Gudakesh Motie.

Short again outside off. Zak Crawley punches but fails to pierce the gap.

Again a dot ball. Gudakesh Motie goes full and on middle. Zak Crawley tries to sweep it but gets beaten on the inside edge.

Tossed up on off. Zak Crawley drives it to the fielder at mid off.

Zak Crawley walks out to bat now.

OUT! TAKEN! Gudakesh Motie draws first blood! He pulls back his length a bit and is rewarded well. Phil Salt rocks back to cut it over cover-point. He mistimes it and Keacy Carty runs back to take a fine catch to give his team the breakthrough needed.

Full and on middle. Will Jacks flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Full again and in line with off. Phil Salt drives it to the fielder at cover to end the over with a dot.

Fuller now and on the off pole. Phil Salt plays it through square where the fielder collects it.

On a very good length and outside off. Will Jacks cuts it through point for a solo to get to the other end.

On the hard length and over off. Will Jacks swings but is beaten.

FOUR! Misfield! Alzarri Joseph bowls it on a length and around off. Will Jacks guides it wide of third man. The fielder reaches it but fails to collect it cleanly as the ball meets the fence for four runs.

Short and outside off. Phil Salt cuts it on the up to third man for a single.

Change of ends for Alzarri Joseph.

Fullish and aimed at the off stump. Will Jacks blocks it solidly from the crease.

Tossed up around off. Will Jacks guides it through third man for a brace.

5 WIDES! Gudakesh Motie floats it up but down the leg side. Will Jacks misses it and so does the keeper as the ball races away to the fence for four runs and a wide.

A bit short and outside off. Phil Salt cuts it towards point for one more run.

Floated up and around off. Will Jacks drives it to cover for a single to get to the other end.

Tossed up on the off pole. Phil Salt drives it towards cover for one run.

Very full and on the toes. Will Jacks flicks it to deep square leg for a single to begin the over.

First look at spin as Gudakesh Motie comes into the attack.

FOUR! Another classy shot! Romario Shepherd again goes full outside off. Phil Salt drives it on the up through the gap at cover. The ball rockets away to the fence for four runs.

Short and outside off. Phil Salt punches it through cover for a couple of runs.

SIX! UP UP AND AWAY! Romario Shepherd goes a bit full and on off. Phil Salt comes down the track and slogs it with sweet timing. The ball sails all the way beyond the deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum.

Delivers it on length and down the leg side. Phil Salt tries to flick but the ball clips his pads and carries to the keeper.

Short and on off. Phil Salt punches it back to the bowler.

FOUR! What a shot! Romario Shepherd goes full and outside off. Phil Salt punches it through the gap at cover for a fine boundary. What a shot.

FOUR! Short and punished! Tries to test the batter with a bumper but this one sits up nicely for the batter, over middle, Will Jacks stands tall and dispatches the pull over square leg for four runs.

Leg bye! Digs it in short, around middle and leg, Phil Salt swivels in the crease to pull it away but the ball does not rise as expected and hits him near the midriff before rolling towards backward square leg for a leg bye.

Delivers it on a hard length, a bit of inward movement and extra bounce, on middle, Phil Salt looks to play at it but the ball rises off the deck and hits him on the right glove and rolls to first slip.

SIX! Just a flick of the wrists! Angling into the batter, on a length, on middle and leg, Phil Salt stays still and lets the ball come to him. Brings his wrists into play as he angles the bat face perfectly to thump it over wide long on fence for a maximum.

Bowls it on a short of a length, at the batter, Phil Salt is a bit early into his pull shot and misses out as the ball rolls off his body towards the keeper.

Short and over off. Phil Salt guides it to backward point where the fielder collects it.

Short and outsdie off. Will Jacks punches it off his back foot. to the fielder at point.

On lenth and on off. Will Jacks flicks it to mid-wicket but ould not pierce the gap this time.

On a very good length and over middle. Phil Salt nudges it to mid-wicket for one more run.

Fuller and on middle. Will Jacks drives it to mid off and takes a single.

FOUR! Sweet off the bat! Romario Shepherd bowls it on a length and outside off. Will Jacks punches it in the gap through point for a boundary and adds four runs to his score.

On length and over middle. Phil Salt tucks it away to deep square leg for a single.

On the hard length and just in line with off. Will Jacks defends it solidly on the off side for a dot ball to end the over. Just one six from it.

After a short breakdown, the DRS technology is back up and running at the stadium.

Short and into the body. Will Jacks tries to flick it but is hit on the pads.

SIX! Elegant! Alzarri Joseph picks the wrong length and bowls it on the off pole. Will Jacks plays it inside out and sends it over cover for another maximum.

On the hard length drifting into the pads. Will Jacks blocks it towards the bowler.

On a good length and just outside off. Will Jacks pushes it to the fielder at point.

Short and on off. Will Jacks punches it towards point where the fielder collects it.

FOUR! Through the gap! Lands it on a length, outside off, Phil Salt gets the width he needs and extends his arms to punch it through cover-point for four more runs.

SIX! Cracking shot! Romario Shepherd drops it short and on off. Phil Salt was ready for it as he stands back and picks it up sending it way beyond the deep square leg fence for the first maximum of the innings.

Short and over off. Phil Salt punches it to the fielder at point.

Halt! The two umpires get together to inform the skipper of West Indies, Shai Hope that the technology for DRS is currently down at the stadium. Play about to resume now.

On the hard length and over middle. Will Jacks nudges it away to square leg for a single.

On length this time on middle. Will Jacks drives it to the fielder at cover.

On length and drifting down the leg side. The ball clips the pads of Will Jacks before going to the keeper.

It will be Romario Shepherd to steam in from the other end.

Full but this time on a better line. Phil Salt blocks it solidly from the crease.

FOUR AGAIN! Alzarri Joseph bowls it full again and on middle. Phil Salt gets an inside edge again but sends the ball to fine leg for another four runs.

FOUR! First runs! Alzarri Joseph goes full and on the off pole. Phil Salt lofts it over mid off racing away to the fence for four runs, the first boundary of the day.

A bit short now angling into the body. Phil Salt gets beaten on the inside edge as the ball thuds him on the thigh pad and rolls to the fielder at point.

Good length and in line with off. Phil Salt punches it back to Alzarri Joseph.

On length and shaping on the outside. Phil Salt gets an inside edge and the ball rolls away on the pitch. A good start.

We are done with the national anthems and it is now time for the action to get underway. Blue skies greet the two umpires as they make their way out to the middle. Shai Hope doing the talking in the West Indies huddle before they disperse to take their respective field positions. Out walk the two England openers, Phil Salt and Will Jacks. Alzarri Joseph will start with the new ball for the West Indies. Two slips in place. Here we go...

We are moments away from the start of the first ODI, but before that, the two teams and match officials will line up for the national anthems. It will be the national anthem of Antigua and Barbuda first followed by the national anthem of England and then the West Indies.

PITCH REPORT - Nikhil Uttamchandani is pitchside. He says that the dimensions are pretty equal on all sides and that the average first innings score is around 240. It is a new pitch and it will be a little uncertain in nature. Samuel Badree joins him and says that there are patches of bounce in critical areas. He mentions that it is a hard surface and as the ball gets older the viewers will get to see some runs.

West Indies skipper, Shai Hope says that they were looking to bowl first. Mentions that it is a decent and fresh wicket. Further adds that there will be some early moisture which should help them. Feels that it is important to take every game and series as they came. Shares that every game has points to play for. Informs that they are going with two spinners and Sherfane Rutherford will be making his ODI debut.

The captain of England, Jos Buttler says that they will bat first and he mentions that it is a pretty good wicket to make full use of their batting strength. He adds that he has a lot of talent in the group and this series will give exposure to the young guys and they should have fun. Informs that Ollie Pope, John Turner, Matthew Potts and Tom Hartley are the ones missing out in this game.

England (Playing XI) - Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (C/WK), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Brydon Carse, Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson.

West Indies (Playing XI) - Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (C/WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford (On ODI debut), Romario Shepherd, Yannic Cariah, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Oshane Thomas.

TOSS - The coin toss lands in the favour of Jos Buttler and England have opted to BAT first.

On the other hand, England are coming into this series after a disappointing World Cup campaign. Jos Buttler will want to win the series and get back to winning ways with his team. Gus Atkinson, Liam Livingstone, and Sam Curran will carry high expectations coming into this series. This is a comparatively young squad to be led by the veteran skipper. Will this team rise to the challenge? We shall find out soon. Toss and team news coming up in a bit.

West Indies have the home advantage and will want to regain their lost glory in this format. After failing to qualify for the World Cup, Shai Hope will lead this team, along with his deputy Alzarri Joseph, to try and defeat the strong English side. He will have the services of Alick Athanaze, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, and Sherfane Rutherford, along with the others. He will want to utilise his resources well and get ahead at the start of the series.

Hello and a very warm welcome, folks. The three-match ODI series between the West Indies and England will commence with the start of the match. We are at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, where an exciting contest awaits us and so does a chance to gain their confidence in this format for both teams.

... MATCH DAY ...

Embarking on a Caribbean tour following a lackluster ODI World Cup, England finds themselves at a crucial juncture, set to clash with West Indies in a three-match ODI series. Despite recent setbacks, the England and Wales Cricket Board places its trust in Jos Buttler's leadership, designating him to lead a squad notably lacking key players like Joe Root, Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Mark Wood, and Ben Stokes. This creates an opportunity for a young and untested ensemble to step up and showcase their potential on the international stage. The batting lineup features the reliable Test opening partnership of Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, with the responsibility to provide strong starts. The middle order, comprising Harry Brook, Phil Salt, and skipper Jos Buttler, forms a formidable core. Supporting them are emerging talents like Gus Atkinson and Brydon Carse, complemented by the experience of Sam Curran. Rehan Ahmed takes on the crucial role of the leading spinner, adding balance to the squad. West Indies, on the other hand, grapples with the disappointment of not qualifying for the recent World Cup. Shai Hope assumes leadership responsibilities, leading a squad that includes uncapped players Sherfane Rutherford and Matthew Forde. The return of opener Kjorn Ottley marks a notable inclusion, but the absence of Shane Dowrich, who announced his immediate retirement, is a significant development. The batting order heavily relies on the trio of Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, and Shimron Hetmyer to shoulder the run-scoring responsibilities. The pace attack will be led by Alzarri Joseph, a potent force in home conditions, with support from Oshane Thomas and Romario Shepherd. In the spin department, Yannic Cariah is expected to play a key role. As these cricketing powerhouses prepare to lock horns, historical head-to-head records favour England, but the absence of key players introduces an element of unpredictability. Weather forecasts hint at the possibility of rain and overcast conditions, adding further intrigue to the series. The anticipation is palpable as fans await the outcome of this closely watched contest. The question that resonates is who will seize an early lead in this highly anticipated ODI series between England and West Indies? The answer unfolds soon on the Caribbean cricketing stage, promising an enthralling battle between bat and ball.