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3rd ODI, Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, 09 Dec, 2023

England

ENG

206/9

(40.0) overs

West Indies

WI

191/6

(31.4) overs

West Indies beat England by 4 wickets (D/L method)

Player Of The Match

Matthew Forde,
West Indies
West Indies
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West Indies
England

West Indies • 191/6 (31.4 overs)

K Carty 50 (58)

A Athanaze 45 (51)

W Jacks 3/22 (7)

G Atkinson 2/58 (6)

England • 206/9 (40.0 overs)

B Duckett 71 (73)

L Livingstone 45 (56)

M Forde 3/29 (8)

A Joseph 3/61 (8)

Commentary

That is it! The trophy has been handed over to Shai Hope who joins his teammates now. West Indies take home the ODI series. It is time for the T20I series to kick off. Join us on the 13th of this month at 3.30 am IST (10 pm GMT, the previous day) for the action. Cheers!

Shai Hope wins the Player of the Series award. He says he just wants to win. Tells it is important to stick to the basics. It was great to see so many players chip in and it was great to see such performances from the players. On Forde, it reminds him of is debut and feels, he has a bright future ahead of him. Reckons it is exciting to play the T20I series and is looking forward to the series.

Jos Buttler says they were short with the bat, there was a good stand between Liam Livingstone and Ben Duckett but were short enough. Adds there didn't build much partnership. Reckons it was a good effort with the ball, they could have had more runs though. Tells it is a long journey in this format and a lot of them have tasted the ODI format for the first time.

Matthew Forde wins the Player of the Match award. He says they are training very hard and it is a dream come true to win the first series. Forde is lost of words as he describes more about the series but says it is heart-warming. Reckons the wicket was tacky so he was just trying to be consistent. Mentions he just tried to support Romario Shepherd with the bat.

...Presentation time...

West Indies bowled to the plans. The debutant, Forde was like a new machine gun with the way he bowled. He ended with three wickets while the spinners controlled the further phases to keep England under par score. While chasing, Alick Athanaze and Keacy Carty batted brilliantly to give a perfect start. West Indies too lost a couple of wickets but Romario Shepherd showed why he is so highly rated in the ODI format. A new age West Indies have beaten down the wounded England team to add more darkness around their situation. West Indies seal the series 2-1.

Jos Buttler has more questions to answer now. The former defending champions came in after a horrible World Cup, a lot of new faces bringing fresh air but only to take nothing away from the West Indies shores. The pitch wasn't easy to bat on and while batting first, they were toppled five down inside the 10 overs. However, the stand of Ben Duckett and Liam Livingstone blossomed well to get England to a decent score. The tail too added some crucial runs to get the score above 200.

Finally, somehow after so many delays, we have our winner and it is the home team who takes the series. Both teams had new faces and a bit of rebuilding from both sides but it is West Indies who showed more courage and determination to put on the foundation stone and take the series home.

31.44

FOUR! THAT IS IT! Fuller and down leg, Romario Shepherd sweeps it to fine leg for a boundary. West Indies win by 4 wickets.

31.30

A bit short and on the pads. Romario Shepherd fails to flick.

31.35wd

FIVE WIDES! Almost there. Full and spills it down leg, Romario Shepherd misses his sweep and it goes to fine leg for a boundary.

31.22

Flat and outside off, Romario Shepherd cuts it through point for a couple of runs.

31.11

Drops it short and on middle, this is pulled to deep square leg for a single.

Runs Scored 24 Runs

Score after 31 overs : 179/6

R Shepherd35 (25)

M Forde12 (15)

G Atkinson6-0-58-2

30.64

FOUR! 24 runs off the over! Tad fuller and outside off, Romario Shepherd muscles it down the ground for a boundary.

30.53

THREE RUNS! Shorter and on middle, Forde pulls it to the left of deep square leg who dives and saves a single.

30.44

FOUR! MORE! This is short and angled on the leg side. Forde pulls it fine to fine leg for another boundary.

30.31

Fuller and outside off, this is driven to covers for a single.

30.26

SIX! That is powered! A full toss on middle, might have slipped that one as Romario Shepherd pulls it over square leg for a biggie.

30.16

SIX! Up and over! A full toss on middle and leg, Romario Shepherd heaves it over mid-wicket and evades the fielder there as well.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 30 overs : 155/6

M Forde5 (13)

R Shepherd18 (21)

W Jacks7-1-22-3

29.60

Another dot to end! Outside off, Matthew Forde looks to cut but misses.

29.50

Outside off, Matthew Forde looks to go big but misses.

29.41

On middle, this is swept behind square on the leg side for one.

29.31

Outside off, this is guided towards short third man for one.

29.20

Steps out but the length is shortened. Defended.

29.11

Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through square leg for one.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 29 overs : 152/6

M Forde4 (9)

R Shepherd16 (19)

R Ahmed7-0-37-1

28.60

Around off, defended.

28.51

A single as this is pushed down to long off.

28.46

SIX! Over the fence. This is tossed up on middle, this is lofted over the long on fence for a biggie.

28.30

Around off, defended.

28.21

Fuller and on off, this is pushed down to long off for one.

Commentary

We have better news! The game is going to start in less than 10 minutes, it is going to be a 34 over game with the target being 188!

WE were just about to get going but there is a slight drizzle and the covers are on! We are in for another delay! The rain has gone and the covers are coming off. We should have a restart quickly now, however, we will be losing overs.

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Now the wicket is a little tricy, there is something in it for the bowlers but West Indies will still fancy themselves to chase this down. England on the other hand, need early wickets just like the Windies. Can they get it or will Windies cruise towards the target? We will find out.

That is a good fightback from England but West Indies will be pleased with their effort and will head into the break as the happier side. The likes of Matthew Forde and Romario Shepherd ran through the top order. Then there was a decent stand between Liam Livingstone and Ben Duckett which took England to safer shores. However, once Ben Duckett fell, they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. At one time, it seemed like they would be bowled out for below 200 but the last two shoeed good fight and took them over the score.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 40 overs : 206/9

G Atkinson20 (21)

M Potts15 (13)

R Shepherd8-0-50-2

39.61

A single to end then! England end with 206! A full toss again, Gus Atkinson swings but does not middle it. It goes towards deep mid-wicket for one.

39.51

Just the one! Outside off, Matthew Potts swings hard, it takes the inside edge and onto the pads. They take one.

39.53nb

NO BALL AND TWO MORE! A high full toss on the body, Matthew Potts looks to pull but it goes off the splice towards fine leg. Two taken. Free Hit coming up.

39.41

Fuller and on middle, Gus Atkinson hits it down to long on for one.

39.30

A low full toss on middle, Gus Atkinson plays it back to the bowler.

39.21

The 200 is up and still 4 deliveries to go. Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through square leg for one.

39.14

FOUR! Struck firmly and into the gap! Good start to the last over. Shorter and on middle, this is dragged wide of long on and into the fence.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 39 overs : 195/9

G Atkinson18 (18)

M Potts7 (9)

M Forde8-0-29-3

38.60

Swing and a miss! Another slower one, angled into the pads. Gus Atkinson swings but misses.

38.54

FOUR! That is very frustrating for West Indies. The innings could have ended on the last ball but now, Matthew Forde is hit for a boundary. A lucky one. Full and outside off, Gus Atkinson goes after it, it goes off the outside edge and dowo the third man fence.

38.41

DROPPED! Keacy Carty puts down another one! A full toss around off, this is hit towards cover but Keacy Carty spills it.

38.32

Really good running! On the pads, fuller, this is whipped towards fine leg for two.

38.21

Just the one again! Fuller and on off, this is hit down to long off for one.

38.11

Fuller and on middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.

Runs Scored 12 Runs

Score after 38 overs : 186/9

M Potts3 (6)

G Atkinson13 (15)

A Joseph8-0-61-3

37.61

Good length and around the body, this is worked through square leg for one.

37.50

NOT OUT! Nothing on it! Fuller and down the leg side. Matthew Potts looks to play the paddle scoop but misses. An appeal but turned down. It is reviewed. Nothing on Ultra Edge. No wide too. A dot.

Review time! An appeal for a caught behind has been turned down! It has been reviewed.

37.41

Good from Sherfane Rutherford! This is fuller and around off, Gus Atkinson pushes it towards wide mid off. Sherfane Rutherford dives to his left and keeps it down to one.

37.30

Goes slightly fuller and on off, this is pushed to mid off.

37.24

FOUR MORE! These are vital runs. Not the best of nuts from Alzarri Joseph! Shorter and down the leg side. This is pulled behind square on the leg side for a boundary. 10 from the first two balls. 200 now looks possible.

37.16

SIX! Over the fence. That is a handy biggie. They would love a few more. Shorter and on middle, Gus Atkinson pulls it towards deep square leg. It goes all the way.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 37 overs : 174/9

M Potts2 (4)

G Atkinson2 (11)

G Motie8-0-23-0

36.60

Fuller and on off, ths is pushed to cover.

36.51

Shorter and outside off, this is cut past point for one.

36.40

Around off, this is pushed towards cover.

36.30

On middle, defended.

36.20

Around off, this is pushed to cover.

West Indies
England
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
A Athanaze

lbw b G Atkinson

45 51 7 0 88.23
B King

c W Jacks b G Atkinson

1 3 0 0 33.33
K Carty

c & b W Jacks

50 58 5 1 86.20
S Hope

c M Potts b R Ahmed

15 10 1 1 150
S Hetmyer

c P Salt b W Jacks

12 15 0 1 80
S Rutherford

c Z Crawley b W Jacks

3 9 0 0 33.33
R Shepherd

not out

41 28 3 3 146.42
M Forde

not out

13 16 1 0 81.25
Extras

(b 1,lb 2,w 8,nb 0,Penalty 0)

11
Total 31.4 (RR: 6.03)
191/6

Did not bat: Y Cariah, A Joseph, G Motie

Fall of wickets:

(B King, 1.2 ov) (A Athanaze, 14 ov) (S Hope, 16.5 ov) (S Hetmyer, 21.1 ov) (S Rutherford, 23.2 ov) (K Carty, 25.4 ov)
Bowler O M R W ER
S Curran
4 0 22 0 5.50
G Atkinson
6 0 58 2 9.66
M Potts
3 0 15 0 5.00
R Ahmed
7 0 37 1 5.28
W Jacks
7 1 22 3 3.14
L Livingstone
4.4 0 34 0 7.28
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
P Salt

c A Joseph b M Forde

4 6 1 0 66.66
W Jacks

c S Hope b M Forde

17 20 2 0 85
Z Crawley

c A Athanaze b M Forde

0 4 0 0 0
B Duckett

c B King b R Shepherd

71 73 6 1 97.26
H Brook

run out (A Joseph)

1 3 0 0 33.33
J Buttler

c G Motie b A Joseph

0 1 0 0 0
L Livingstone

c S Rutherford b R Shepherd

45 56 2 2 80.35
S Curran

c G Motie b A Joseph

12 22 0 0 54.54
R Ahmed

c S Hope b A Joseph

15 23 2 0 65.21
G Atkinson

not out

20 21 2 1 95.23
M Potts

not out

15 13 1 0 115.38
Extras

(b 0,lb 0,w 4,nb 2,Penalty 0)

6
Total 40.0 (RR: 5.15)
206/9

Did not bat:

Fall of wickets:

(P Salt, 1 ov) (Z Crawley, 2.4 ov) (W Jacks, 8.1 ov) (H Brook, 9.2 ov) (J Buttler, 9.4 ov) (B Duckett, 25.1 ov) (L Livingstone, 28 ov) (R Ahmed, 33.5 ov) (S Curran, 35.2 ov)
Bowler O M R W ER
M Forde
8 0 29 3 3.62
R Shepherd
8 0 50 2 6.25
A Joseph
8 0 61 3 7.62
G Motie
8 0 23 0 2.87
Y Cariah
8 0 43 0 5.37
West Indies
England

Commentary

That is it! The trophy has been handed over to Shai Hope who joins his teammates now. West Indies take home the ODI series. It is time for the T20I series to kick off. Join us on the 13th of this month at 3.30 am IST (10 pm GMT, the previous day) for the action. Cheers!

Shai Hope wins the Player of the Series award. He says he just wants to win. Tells it is important to stick to the basics. It was great to see so many players chip in and it was great to see such performances from the players. On Forde, it reminds him of is debut and feels, he has a bright future ahead of him. Reckons it is exciting to play the T20I series and is looking forward to the series.

Jos Buttler says they were short with the bat, there was a good stand between Liam Livingstone and Ben Duckett but were short enough. Adds there didn't build much partnership. Reckons it was a good effort with the ball, they could have had more runs though. Tells it is a long journey in this format and a lot of them have tasted the ODI format for the first time.

Matthew Forde wins the Player of the Match award. He says they are training very hard and it is a dream come true to win the first series. Forde is lost of words as he describes more about the series but says it is heart-warming. Reckons the wicket was tacky so he was just trying to be consistent. Mentions he just tried to support Romario Shepherd with the bat.

...Presentation time...

West Indies bowled to the plans. The debutant, Forde was like a new machine gun with the way he bowled. He ended with three wickets while the spinners controlled the further phases to keep England under par score. While chasing, Alick Athanaze and Keacy Carty batted brilliantly to give a perfect start. West Indies too lost a couple of wickets but Romario Shepherd showed why he is so highly rated in the ODI format. A new age West Indies have beaten down the wounded England team to add more darkness around their situation. West Indies seal the series 2-1.

Jos Buttler has more questions to answer now. The former defending champions came in after a horrible World Cup, a lot of new faces bringing fresh air but only to take nothing away from the West Indies shores. The pitch wasn't easy to bat on and while batting first, they were toppled five down inside the 10 overs. However, the stand of Ben Duckett and Liam Livingstone blossomed well to get England to a decent score. The tail too added some crucial runs to get the score above 200.

Finally, somehow after so many delays, we have our winner and it is the home team who takes the series. Both teams had new faces and a bit of rebuilding from both sides but it is West Indies who showed more courage and determination to put on the foundation stone and take the series home.

31.44

FOUR! THAT IS IT! Fuller and down leg, Romario Shepherd sweeps it to fine leg for a boundary. West Indies win by 4 wickets.

31.30

A bit short and on the pads. Romario Shepherd fails to flick.

31.35wd

FIVE WIDES! Almost there. Full and spills it down leg, Romario Shepherd misses his sweep and it goes to fine leg for a boundary.

31.22

Flat and outside off, Romario Shepherd cuts it through point for a couple of runs.

31.11

Drops it short and on middle, this is pulled to deep square leg for a single.

Runs Scored 24 Runs

Score after 31 overs : 179/6

R Shepherd35 (25)

M Forde12 (15)

G Atkinson6-0-58-2

30.64

FOUR! 24 runs off the over! Tad fuller and outside off, Romario Shepherd muscles it down the ground for a boundary.

30.53

THREE RUNS! Shorter and on middle, Forde pulls it to the left of deep square leg who dives and saves a single.

30.44

FOUR! MORE! This is short and angled on the leg side. Forde pulls it fine to fine leg for another boundary.

30.31

Fuller and outside off, this is driven to covers for a single.

30.26

SIX! That is powered! A full toss on middle, might have slipped that one as Romario Shepherd pulls it over square leg for a biggie.

30.16

SIX! Up and over! A full toss on middle and leg, Romario Shepherd heaves it over mid-wicket and evades the fielder there as well.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 30 overs : 155/6

M Forde5 (13)

R Shepherd18 (21)

W Jacks7-1-22-3

29.60

Another dot to end! Outside off, Matthew Forde looks to cut but misses.

29.50

Outside off, Matthew Forde looks to go big but misses.

29.41

On middle, this is swept behind square on the leg side for one.

29.31

Outside off, this is guided towards short third man for one.

29.20

Steps out but the length is shortened. Defended.

29.11

Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through square leg for one.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 29 overs : 152/6

M Forde4 (9)

R Shepherd16 (19)

R Ahmed7-0-37-1

28.60

Around off, defended.

28.51

A single as this is pushed down to long off.

28.46

SIX! Over the fence. This is tossed up on middle, this is lofted over the long on fence for a biggie.

28.30

Around off, defended.

28.21

Fuller and on off, this is pushed down to long off for one.

28.10

Around off, this is pushed towards cover.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 28 overs : 144/6

R Shepherd9 (16)

M Forde3 (6)

W Jacks6-1-19-3

27.60

Swing and a miss! Outside off, Romario Shepherd swings but misses.

27.51

A single now as this is worked through mid-wicket.

27.40

Fuller and on off, defended.

27.30

Outside off, Matthew Forde looks to cut but is beaten.

27.21b

A bye taken! This lands well outside off and spins in a long way. Romario Shepherd looks to defend but misses, the keeper fails to take it. IT goes behind for one. Bye.

27.10

Around off, defended.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 27 overs : 142/6

M Forde2 (3)

R Shepherd9 (13)

R Ahmed6-0-29-1

26.60

Flatter and on off, this is pushed to cover.

26.51

Around off, this is guided through point for one.

26.40

This stays low! Flatter and around off, this lands and stays low. Romario Shepherd looks to defend but is beaten.

26.30

Flatter and around off, this is guided to point.

26.20

Around off, defended.

26.11

This lands just short! On middle, this is lofted but lands short of long on. A run taken.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 26 overs : 140/6

R Shepherd8 (9)

M Forde1 (1)

W Jacks5-1-18-3

25.64

FOUR! Carved away! Welcome boundary! This is fuller and outside off, this is carved past point and it races away to the fence.

25.51

On off, this is hit down to long off for one.

25.4W

OUT! TAKEN! Will Jacks gets the big wicket of Keacy Carty! Game evenly poised now. Will Jacks has three and has got hsi side back into the game. On middle, Keacy Carty steps out and looks to work it on the leg side. Closes the face of the bat early. It goes off the leading edge back towards the bowler who takes it.

25.30

Around off, defended.

25.22

Fuller and outside off, this is lofted over covers for two.

25.11

Another single as this is worked through mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 25 overs : 132/5

R Shepherd3 (7)

K Carty48 (55)

L Livingstone4-0-22-0

24.61

On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.

24.52

Two! Outside off, this is guided through point for two.

24.40

Flatter and on off, this is pushed back to the bowler.

24.31

Another single as this is pushed through covers.

24.20

Keacy Carty misses out! On the pads, Keacy Carty sweeps but to square leg.

24.16

SIX! That is a fabulous shot! Releases a little bit of pressure. Tossed up outside off, this is lofted over cover for a biggie.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 24 overs : 122/5

R Shepherd0 (4)

K Carty41 (52)

W Jacks4-1-10-2

23.60

A loud shout but not given! This lands around off and spins back in sharply. It hits the pad and Buttler takes it. That is a top over from Will Jacks!

23.50

Tossed up outside off, defended.

23.40

On the pads, Romario Shepherd works it to square leg.

23.30

Around off, defended.

23.2W

OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust! England well and truly in this now. Half the side back in the hut for West Indies. On middle, Sherfane Rutherford looks to go over long on but mistimes it completely. The man takes it easily. 65 needed in 62.

23.11

Outside off, this is guided through point for one.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 23 overs : 121/4

S Rutherford3 (8)

K Carty40 (51)

L Livingstone3-0-12-0

22.62

Fuller and on middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for two.

22.51

Around off, this is hit through covers for one.

22.41

A single as this is hit down to long on.

22.30

Tossed up on off, Sherfane Rutherford looks to go over cover but it goes off the inner half towards mid-wicket.

22.21

Fuller and on off, this is eased down to long off for one.

22.10

Around off, kept out.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 22 overs : 116/4

S Rutherford0 (5)

K Carty38 (48)

W Jacks3-1-9-1

21.60

An appeal but turned down! This lands around off and then spins away. Sherfane Rutherford looks to defend but is beaten.

21.50

Around off, this is guided to point.

21.40

Another dot! On middle, defended.

21.30

Around off, this is guided to point.

21.20

Flatter and on off, kept out.

21.1W

OUT! TAKEN! Shimron Hetmyer falls now. England hanging in there. Shorter and outside off, Shimron Hetmyer cuts but straight to point. The fielder takes a good low catch. 72 needed in 77.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 21 overs : 116/3

S Hetmyer12 (14)

K Carty38 (48)

L Livingstone2-0-7-0

20.61

Another easy run as this is worked to long off.

20.51

A single as this is pushed down to long on.

20.40

On the stumps, defended.

20.30

Shorter and around off, this is pushed to cover.

20.22

Tossed up on off, this is lofted over cover for two.

20.10

On middle, kept out.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 20 overs : 112/3

S Hetmyer11 (13)

K Carty35 (43)

W Jacks2-0-9-0

19.66

SIX! That made a cracking sound off the bat! On middle, this is heaved over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

19.50

Yet another dot! On off, defended.

19.40

Another dot! On off, blocked.

19.30

Shorter and around off, this is guided to point.

19.20

On the stumps, defended again.

19.10

On off, blocked again.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 19 overs : 106/3

K Carty35 (43)

S Hetmyer5 (7)

L Livingstone1-0-3-0

18.60

Shorter and on middle, this is pulled to mid-wicket.

18.50

Around off, kept out.

18.41

On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.

18.30

A loud appeal but not given! It is reviewed but seems to be going down with the angle. NOT OUT! There is actually an inside edge! Did not see that coming. England lose both their reviews. Angled into the pads, Shimron Hetmyer looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

18.21

Lands safe! Shorter and on middle, this turns away. Keacy Carty looks to pull but it goes off the top edge, just clears mid-wicket. A run taken.

18.11

A single as this is pushed down to long on.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 18 overs : 103/3

K Carty34 (40)

S Hetmyer3 (4)

W Jacks1-0-3-0

17.60

On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.

17.50

Floated up on off, defended.

17.41

Another single as this is hit down to long on.

17.31

Fuller and on middle, this is hit down to long on for one.

17.21

A single now as this is eased through covers.

17.10

Shortish again, this is punched to covers.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 17 overs : 100/3

S Hetmyer1 (1)

K Carty33 (37)

R Ahmed5-0-27-1

16.61

Fuller and on off, this is driven through covers for one.

16.5W

OUT! TAKEN! Rehan Ahmed gets the big fish and England will believe after this wicket. Shai Hope goes for a low score and West Indies still need another 89! Around off, this lands and turns back in. Shai Hope flicks it but straight to mid-wicket where Matthew Potts takes it.

16.46

SIX! Tossed up on off, a little too full, Shai Hope flat-bats it over the long off fence for a biggie. Top shot.

16.30

On off, defended.

16.21

Shorter and on off, this is pushed through covers for one.

16.11

Fuller and on off, this is pushed through covers for one.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 16 overs : 91/2

K Carty32 (36)

S Hope8 (6)

G Atkinson5-0-34-2

15.62

Two more! Shortish and on the body again, this is pulled through square leg for two.

15.51

Shorter and on the body, Shai Hope pulls it past square leg for one.

15.40

Around off, blocked.

15.32

Good stop! Fuller and on off, Shai Hope drives. The fielder at cover, dives to his right and half-stops it. He saves two for his side.

15.20

Good comeback! Good length and outside off, this lands and jags back in. Shai Hope is cut into half as he looks to put bat on ball.

15.14

FOUR! Cut away! Shorter and outside off, Shai Hope waits and then cracks it through point. Boundary.

15.11wd

Another one short but down the leg side. Wided.

15.11wd

WIDE! Down the leg side. Wided.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 15 overs : 80/2

K Carty30 (35)

S Hope1 (1)

R Ahmed4-0-18-0

14.60

Around off, blocked.

14.50

On off, this is guided to point.

14.40

Around off, defended.

14.31

A single as this is pushed through covers.

14.21

Around off, this is hit through covers for one.

14.10

On off, this is pushed to cover.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 14 overs : 78/2

A Athanaze45 (51)

K Carty29 (30)

G Atkinson4-0-23-2

13.6W

An appeal and up goes the finger! That is plumb! OUT! Three reds. A waste of a review. Fuller and on middle, Alick Athanaze looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. A much, much-needed wicket for England. These two were taking the game away. They need a few more quickly though.

13.50

Fuller and on off, this is pushed to mid off.

13.41

Back of a length and on off, this is pushed towards cover for one.

13.31

Outside off, fuller, Alick Athanaze swings, it goes off the outside edge down to third man for one.

13.20

Around off, blocked.

13.10

Good length and on off, defended.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 13 overs : 76/1

K Carty28 (29)

A Athanaze44 (46)

R Ahmed3-0-16-0

12.60

Around off, blocked.

12.51

A single as this is pushed down to long on.

12.40

On the stumps, kept out.

12.30

Tossed up on off, defended.

12.20

A loud appeal for caught behind but turned down! Jos Buttler reviews. NOT OUT! Ultra Edge shows nothing. It does not even hit the pad too. Not sure what it hit. The googly, this lands on off and spins away. Alick Athanaze looks to defend but is beaten. It had actually flicked the stumps.

12.10

On off, blocked.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 12 overs : 75/1

K Carty28 (28)

A Athanaze43 (41)

G Atkinson3-0-21-1

11.60

A short one, Keacy Carty ducks under.

11.50

On off, defended.

11.51wd

Down the leg side. Wided.

11.41

Short and on the body, this is crisply pulled through square leg for one.

11.31

Shorter and on the body, this is pulled towards deep square leg for one.

11.24

FOUR! Carved away! Shorter and outside off, Keacy Carty waits and then flays it past point. Boundary.

11.11

Fuller and on off, this is driven towards mid off for one.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 11 overs : 67/1

K Carty23 (24)

A Athanaze41 (39)

R Ahmed2-0-15-0

10.60

On off, defended.

10.50

Quicker and on off, Keacy Carty guides it to point.

10.40

Flatter and on off, defended.

10.31

Outside off, this is pushed through covers for one.

10.24

FOUR! Cut away! Shorter and outside off, Alick Athanaze waits and then cuts it past point. Boundary again.

10.10

Around off, defended.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 10 overs : 62/1

K Carty23 (21)

A Athanaze36 (36)

M Potts3-0-15-0

9.60

On the stumps, kept out.

9.50

On middle, blocked.

9.40

Around off, kept out.

9.34

FOUR! Pulled away! On middle, this is hammered through square leg. It races away.

9.21

On middle, this is worked through square leg for one.

9.10

Around off, defended.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 9 overs : 57/1

K Carty19 (17)

A Athanaze35 (34)

R Ahmed1-0-10-0

8.64

FOUR! Slammed down the ground. Runs continue to flow. Fuller and on middle, this is hit down the ground and to the long on fence.

8.51

On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.

8.40

Better! Slightly fuller and on off, defended well.

8.30

On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.

8.24

FOUR! Slightly edgy but races away! Shorter and outside off, Alick Athanaze slashes at it, it goes off the outside edge and down to the third man fence.

8.11

Around off, this is pushed through covers for one.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 8 overs : 47/1

A Athanaze30 (30)

K Carty14 (15)

M Potts2-0-10-0

7.60

On off, on a length, kept out.

7.51

Around off, this is guided through point for one.

7.40

Length again and on off, defended.

7.31

Outside off, this is pushed through covers for one.

7.20

Around off, stays a touch low. Defended.

7.10

Shorter and on middle, this is pulled but to mid on.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 7 overs : 45/1

K Carty13 (13)

A Athanaze29 (26)

S Curran4-0-22-0

6.60

BEAUTY! Good length and around off, this lands and moves away. Keacy Carty is beaten as he tries to defend.

6.50

Another slower one. Defended.

6.41

Slower one and outside off, this is hit through point for one.

6.31

Good length and around off, this is pushed towards cover for one.

6.21

Fuller and on the pads again, this is worked through square leg for one.

6.12

Fuller and on middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for two.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 6 overs : 40/1

A Athanaze25 (23)

K Carty12 (10)

M Potts1-0-8-0

5.61lb

An expensive start by Matthew Potts! On the pads, Alick Athanaze looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.

5.50

Good length and around off, defended.

5.44

FOUR! Tickled fine! Alick Athanaze is in a hurry here! On the pads, this is worked fine on the leg side. It races away to the fence.

5.34

FOUR! Lovely stroke! Shorter and around off, Alick Athanaze stands tall and guides it through point. No stopping that.

5.20

Shorter and outside off, Alick Athanaze slashes at it but is beaten. Extra bounce.

5.11lb

On the pads, Keacy Carty works it towards square leg, it goes off the pad. One taken.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 5 overs : 30/1

A Athanaze17 (18)

K Carty12 (9)

S Curran3-0-17-0

4.64

FOUR! Put away with disdain! Angled into the pads, Alick Athanaze whips this over the square leg fielder and down to the fence.

4.50

That was a nasty nut! Length and outside off, it comes back in and there is extra bounce. Alick Athanaze does well to defend it out.

4.44

FOUR! Off the top edge and into the fence! Fortunate boundary! Shorter and around off, this shapes away. Alick Athanaze looks to pull, it goes off the top edge and down to the third man fence.

4.30

Wonderful nut! Length and around off, this shapes away. Alick Athanaze is beaten as he tries to defend.

4.21

Around off, Keacy Carty guides it towards point and gets one.

4.10

Well bowled! Around off, gets it to shape back in late. Keacy Carty gets an inside edge onto his pad as he tries to defend.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 4 overs : 21/1

A Athanaze9 (14)

K Carty11 (7)

G Atkinson2-0-13-1

3.60

Goes fuller again and on middle, Alick Athanaze looks to drive but it goes off the inner half on the leg side.

3.52

Fuller and on middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for two.

3.40

Slightly shorter, it hurries onto the batter, Alick Athanaze looks to pull but it goes off the splice to mid-wicket.

3.31

Shorter and on the body, this is nudged around the corner for one.

3.24

FOUR! Wonderful timing! Good length and around off, this is timed through covers. This one races away to the fence.

3.10

Goes shorter and on middle, this is worked to square leg.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 3 overs : 14/1

A Athanaze7 (11)

K Carty6 (4)

S Curran2-0-8-0

2.60

A beauty to end! Fuller and around off, this one shapes away. Alick Athanaze looks to drive but is beaten.

2.54

FOUR! Cracked away! Not a very bad delivery but put away nicely! Shorter and outside off, this is cut past point. This one races away.

2.41

Outside off, Keacy Carty guides it through point for one.

2.31

Slight misfield and one! Shorter and outside off, this is cut hard towards point. It bursts through the hands of the point fielder and goes down towards third man for one.

2.20

Good from Sam Curran! Another one on a length and around off, blocked.

2.10

Good length and around off, Alick Athanaze guides it to point.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 2 overs : 8/1

K Carty5 (3)

A Athanaze2 (6)

G Atkinson1-0-6-1

1.60

Good comeback! Good length and around off, this lands and moves away. Keacy Carty is beaten as he tries to defend.

1.54

FOUR! That is a poor ball and Keacy Carty puts it away! Short and down the leg side. This is helped on its way to the fine leg fence.

1.41

A little too straight again, Alick Athanaze nudges it around the corner and gets to the other end.

1.31

Keacy Carty is off the mark! On middle, this is worked around the corner for one.

1.2W

OUT! TAKEN! Brandon King goes. Gus Atkinson strikes and this is just the start England needed. Not a pitch you can drive on the up and Brandon King looks to do that. On a length and outside off, Brandon King looks to whack it through the off side but this hits the splice and goes straight to cover. The fielder makes no mistake.

1.10

Back of a length and on the body, Brandon King looks to work it on the leg side but misses to get hit on the pads.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 1 overs : 2/0

B King1 (1)

A Athanaze1 (5)

S Curran1-0-2-0

0.61

Brandon King is off the mark too! End of a testing over from Sam Curran! Good length and just outside off, this is guided through point for one.

0.51

Alick Athanaze is underway! On a length and around off, this is guided down to third man for one.

0.40

That is a beauty! This time gets the ball to shape away. It is on a length and around off, Alick Athanaze is beaten as he tries to defend.

0.30

Back of a length and on off, defended.

0.20

Slightly shorter but not a lot of bounce. Alick Athanaze looks to pull but misses to get hit on the body.

0.10

What a delivery to begin with by Sam Curran! He gets this one to shape back in from outside off. It also zips through after landing. Alick Athanaze is taken by surprise. He is late in getting his bat down and is hit on the pad. Hit outside off.

Commentary

We have better news! The game is going to start in less than 10 minutes, it is going to be a 34 over game with the target being 188!

WE were just about to get going but there is a slight drizzle and the covers are on! We are in for another delay! The rain has gone and the covers are coming off. We should have a restart quickly now, however, we will be losing overs.

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Now the wicket is a little tricy, there is something in it for the bowlers but West Indies will still fancy themselves to chase this down. England on the other hand, need early wickets just like the Windies. Can they get it or will Windies cruise towards the target? We will find out.

That is a good fightback from England but West Indies will be pleased with their effort and will head into the break as the happier side. The likes of Matthew Forde and Romario Shepherd ran through the top order. Then there was a decent stand between Liam Livingstone and Ben Duckett which took England to safer shores. However, once Ben Duckett fell, they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. At one time, it seemed like they would be bowled out for below 200 but the last two shoeed good fight and took them over the score.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 40 overs : 206/9

G Atkinson20 (21)

M Potts15 (13)

R Shepherd8-0-50-2

39.61

A single to end then! England end with 206! A full toss again, Gus Atkinson swings but does not middle it. It goes towards deep mid-wicket for one.

39.51

Just the one! Outside off, Matthew Potts swings hard, it takes the inside edge and onto the pads. They take one.

39.53nb

NO BALL AND TWO MORE! A high full toss on the body, Matthew Potts looks to pull but it goes off the splice towards fine leg. Two taken. Free Hit coming up.

39.41

Fuller and on middle, Gus Atkinson hits it down to long on for one.

39.30

A low full toss on middle, Gus Atkinson plays it back to the bowler.

39.21

The 200 is up and still 4 deliveries to go. Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through square leg for one.

39.14

FOUR! Struck firmly and into the gap! Good start to the last over. Shorter and on middle, this is dragged wide of long on and into the fence.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 39 overs : 195/9

G Atkinson18 (18)

M Potts7 (9)

M Forde8-0-29-3

38.60

Swing and a miss! Another slower one, angled into the pads. Gus Atkinson swings but misses.

38.54

FOUR! That is very frustrating for West Indies. The innings could have ended on the last ball but now, Matthew Forde is hit for a boundary. A lucky one. Full and outside off, Gus Atkinson goes after it, it goes off the outside edge and dowo the third man fence.

38.41

DROPPED! Keacy Carty puts down another one! A full toss around off, this is hit towards cover but Keacy Carty spills it.

38.32

Really good running! On the pads, fuller, this is whipped towards fine leg for two.

38.21

Just the one again! Fuller and on off, this is hit down to long off for one.

38.11

Fuller and on middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.

Runs Scored 12 Runs

Score after 38 overs : 186/9

M Potts3 (6)

G Atkinson13 (15)

A Joseph8-0-61-3

37.61

Good length and around the body, this is worked through square leg for one.

37.50

NOT OUT! Nothing on it! Fuller and down the leg side. Matthew Potts looks to play the paddle scoop but misses. An appeal but turned down. It is reviewed. Nothing on Ultra Edge. No wide too. A dot.

Review time! An appeal for a caught behind has been turned down! It has been reviewed.

37.41

Good from Sherfane Rutherford! This is fuller and around off, Gus Atkinson pushes it towards wide mid off. Sherfane Rutherford dives to his left and keeps it down to one.

37.30

Goes slightly fuller and on off, this is pushed to mid off.

37.24

FOUR MORE! These are vital runs. Not the best of nuts from Alzarri Joseph! Shorter and down the leg side. This is pulled behind square on the leg side for a boundary. 10 from the first two balls. 200 now looks possible.

37.16

SIX! Over the fence. That is a handy biggie. They would love a few more. Shorter and on middle, Gus Atkinson pulls it towards deep square leg. It goes all the way.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 37 overs : 174/9

M Potts2 (4)

G Atkinson2 (11)

G Motie8-0-23-0

36.60

Fuller and on off, ths is pushed to cover.

36.51

Shorter and outside off, this is cut past point for one.

36.40

Around off, this is pushed towards cover.

36.30

On middle, defended.

36.20

Around off, this is pushed to cover.

36.11

Fuller and on off, this is pushed down to long off for one.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 36 overs : 172/9

G Atkinson1 (7)

M Potts1 (2)

A Joseph7-0-49-3

35.60

Good length and around off, defended well.

35.50

Good length and around off, Gus Atkinson pushes it back to the bowler.

35.41

Good length and around off, this is played past point for one.

35.30

Almost! Good length and around off, Matthew Potts looks to defend but gets an inside edge which goes just past the stumps.

35.2W

OUT! TAKEN! Sam Curran falls and England's hope to get to over 200 probably ends here. Shorter and outside off, Sam Curran cuts it hard but straight towards Gudakesh Motie at deep point. He makes no mistake.

35.10

Shorter and around off, Sam Curran looks to cut but it goes off the underedge back to the bowler.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 35 overs : 171/8

S Curran12 (20)

G Atkinson1 (5)

G Motie7-0-21-0

34.61

Sam Curran keeps strike as he works this shorter delivery towards mid-wicket.

34.51

Shorter and around off, this is guided past point for one more.

34.40

Pushes this one through on off, this is pushed to cover.

34.30

On middle, defended.

34.20

Flatter and outside off, Gus Atkinson looks to cut but misses.

34.11

Just the one! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket. For a single.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 34 overs : 168/8

G Atkinson0 (1)

S Curran10 (18)

A Joseph6-0-48-2

33.60

Solid! Good length and on middle, kept out.

33.61wd

Yet another wide. Down the leg side. Not played at. Wided. Alzarri Joseph is looking to bowl to his field but is bowling down the leg side.

33.61wd

WIDE! That is way too short. Wided.

33.5W

OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! The break works for West Indies as they get rid of Rehan Ahmed! He makes room and this time he is followed. He looks to cut but it goes off the outside edge and the keeper takes it. England now 8 down.

33.41

Just another one! Shorter and outside off, this is slapped through covers for one.

33.41wd

WIDE! That is very wide outside off. Not played at. Wided.

33.31

Slightly shorter and on the body, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.

33.21

Outside off, this is cut past point for one.

33.11

A quick single to begin with! Length and on off, this is pushed towards mid off for one.

The players are back on! We are all set for the reumption. Alzarri Joseph to begin. Here we go...

All the covers are off! We will be getting underway in under 15 mins and it is going to be a 40-over game.

The rain seems to have gone! The groundstaff are out in the middle doing their job, The covers are now coming off.

Update - 3.29 am IST (9.59 pm GMT) - The covers are coming on. Strong wind is blowing across and the rain has picked up as well. Another delay on the cards.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 33 overs : 161/7

R Ahmed13 (20)

S Curran8 (16)

Y Cariah8-0-43-0

32.61

Too full on middle, eased to long on for a single.

32.50

Around off, Ahmed blocks it again.

32.40

This one lands outside off and spins away. Ahmed is drawn to defend but completely misses.

32.30

Tossed up on middle, Ahmed lunges forward and defends it out.

32.20

Full and on off, this is pushed back to the bowler.

32.11

On middle, drilled down to long on for a single.

32.11wd

Wide! Well down the leg side, left alone.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 32 overs : 158/7

R Ahmed12 (15)

S Curran7 (15)

M Forde7-0-20-3

31.60

On a length and on middle. Ahmed hops and blocks it.

31.50

Short and well wide of off. Ahmed lets it go.

31.41

Slants it on the pads. Curran flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

31.31

Angling on middle, this is bunted to square leg for a single.

31.20

Length and on top of off. Ahmed blocks again.

31.10

A good length delivery on off. Ahmed defends it out well.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 31 overs : 156/7

R Ahmed11 (10)

S Curran6 (14)

Y Cariah7-0-40-0

30.61

Tad short and outside off, this is cut to deep point for a single.

30.50

Flat and outside off, pushed to cover.

30.40

On middle, this is eased to mid on.

30.32

Full and on middle, Ahmed smashes it down back past the bowler and to long off who dives to his right and saves two.

30.21

Flat and on off, Curran works it to mid-wicket for a single.

30.10

Fuller and on middle, Curran tucks it to mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 30 overs : 152/7

R Ahmed8 (6)

S Curran5 (12)

R Shepherd7-0-39-2

29.64

FOUR! The last ball ruins the over. Length and outside off, Ahmed punches on the up over covers for a boundary 150 up.

29.50

FIve dots in a row. Romario Shepherd has got his lines perfect here. Fuller and on middle, Ahmed defends.

29.40

Tad full and outside off, Ahmed drives it to covers.

29.30

On a length and on middle, Ahmed hangs back and blocks it out.

29.20

Length and outside off, Ahmed punches it to point.

29.11

On the hips, this is tickled to square leg for a single.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 29 overs : 147/7

R Ahmed4 (1)

S Curran4 (11)

Y Cariah6-0-36-0

28.64

FOUR! That is some shot from Ahmed. Too full and wide of off, this is creamed through covers for a boundary.

28.51

Outside off, this is punched to covers for a single.

28.40

Four dots in a row. Short and outside off, Curran slaps it to cover.

28.30

Outside off, this is stroked to cover.

28.20

Fuller and on middle, this is defended out.

28.10

This one lands outside off and spins in. Curran cuts it to point.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 28 overs : 142/7

L Livingstone45 (56)

S Curran3 (6)

R Shepherd6-0-34-2

27.6W

OUT! GONE! Both the set batters are gone and even 200 looks hard from here on. On a length and outside off. Liam Livingstone pulls but toe ends his shot to mid on where Sherfane Rutherford holds onto it. This second spell from Romario Shepherd has been brilliant.

27.50

A length ball on off. Liam Livingstone defends it again.

27.40

Length and on middle, Liam Livingstone blocks it out.

27.31

Fuller and outside off, Curran drives it through covers for a single.

27.21

Outside off, this is cut away to point for a single.

27.10

On a length and on off. Liam Livingstone blocks.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 27 overs : 140/6

S Curran2 (5)

L Livingstone44 (51)

Y Cariah5-0-31-0

26.60

A dot to end the over. Flat and on the pads. Curran keeps it out.

26.51

Flat and on off, drilled to long on for a single.

26.40

Another dot. Flat and outside off, this is punched to point.

26.31

On middle, this is tucked to mid-wicket for a single.

26.20

This one spins away, outside off. Curran steps across to defend but is beaten.

26.10

Fuller and on off, Curran blocks it out.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 26 overs : 138/6

L Livingstone43 (49)

S Curran1 (1)

R Shepherd5-0-32-1

25.60

A length ball, outside off. Liam Livingstone slashes his blade and misses.

25.50

On off, this is kept out.

25.40

Outside off, this is tapped to point.

25.30

A length ball, outside off, Liam Livingstone chops it to point.

25.21

On the pads, this is nudged to mid-wicket for a single.

25.1W

OUT! TAKEN! A sooft-dismissal. On a length and on middle, skids through. Duckett tries to nudge it but finds Brandon King at mid-wicket who takes a sitter. A much needed wicket as this stand was going well for England.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 25 overs : 137/5

L Livingstone43 (45)

B Duckett71 (72)

Y Cariah4-0-29-0

24.66

SIX! UP AND OVER! Tossed up on off. Liam Livingstone slog-sweeps it flat to deep mid-wicket who dives but it goes just over him for a biggie.

24.51

On middle, this is tucked to square leg for a single.

24.41

Full and around off, skids on. Liam Livingstone plays it to mid on for a quick single.

24.30

Tossed up on off. Liam Livingstone shapes up for the slog-sweep but misses, might have been some bat on it.

24.21

Tossed up on middle, Duckett lofts it to the right of long on for a single.

24.10

Flat and on off, this is hit to mid off.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 24 overs : 128/5

L Livingstone36 (42)

B Duckett69 (69)

A Joseph5-0-41-1

23.64

FOUR! Deft touch! Shorter and outside off. Liam Livingstone dabs it to third man and finds the fence. The catch is already proving costly.

23.51

Around off, this is pushed to covers for a single.

23.41

DROPPED! Massive moment in the game. Keacy Carty has dropped one. Short in length and follows Liam Livingstone on the leg side who pulls it high up and to deep square leg. Keacy Carty runs in and drops a sitter. That should have been taken.

23.30

Length and on middle, Liam Livingstone chops it to short third man.

23.21

Length and on off, this is hit to point for a single.

23.10

Full, slow and outside off. Duckett swings and misses.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 23 overs : 121/5

L Livingstone31 (39)

B Duckett67 (66)

G Motie6-0-18-0

22.60

These two are happy to knock the spinners away. On middle, this is hit to mid-wicket.

22.51

Fuller and on off, Duckett sweeps it again to mid-wicket for one more.

22.41

Shorter and outside off, this is cut to deep point for a single.

22.30

Too full and on middle, Liam Livingstone bunts it to mid-wicket.

22.21

Tossed up on off, Duckett reverse sweeps it to point for one more.

22.10

Flat and outside off, Duckett steps across and blocks it out.

Runs Scored 17 Runs

Score after 22 overs : 118/5

L Livingstone30 (36)

B Duckett65 (63)

A Joseph4-0-34-1

21.60

On a length and outside off. Liam Livingstone swings and misses.

21.56

SIX! Liam Livingstone unleashes himself now. Fuller and on middle, Liam Livingstone thumps it down the ground to long on for a huge six.

21.41

JUST WIDE! Good length delivery from around the wicket. Duckett cuts it to point who dives to his right but the ball did bounced before reaching him.

21.30

On a length and on middle, Duckett blocks.

21.24

FOUR! MORE! Really good shot. Short and on middle, Duckett pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary now. 10 of the first two.

21.16

SIX! BANG! This is short and on leg, Duckett pulls it fine over the fine leg fence and gets a maximum.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 21 overs : 101/5

B Duckett54 (59)

L Livingstone24 (34)

G Motie5-0-15-0

20.61

Spinning onto the middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket for a single.

20.51

Short and outside off, this is cut to point for one. 100 up!

20.40

Drops it short and on off, this is punched to Motie.

20.30

Quicker one, full and on middle, nudged to mid-wicket.

20.21

Full and outside off, this is swept to square leg for one.

20.11

Too full and on leg, this is flicked to deep square leg for a single.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 20 overs : 97/5

B Duckett52 (57)

L Livingstone22 (30)

Y Cariah3-0-20-0

19.62

Over mid off. Flat and outside off. Duckett throws his bat and hits it over mid off for a couple of runs.

19.51

On middle, this is punched to long on for a single.

19.41

Fifty for Duckett! A really good knock from the left-hander. He will hope to convert this into a big one. Flat and outside off, Duckett taps it to point for a single.

19.31

Another single as Liam Livingstone works it to long on.

19.21

Full and outside off, this is driven to covers for a single.

19.10

Floated on the pads. Duckett misses his clip and gets hit on the pads.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 19 overs : 91/5

L Livingstone20 (28)

B Duckett48 (53)

G Motie4-0-11-0

18.60

Tossed up on off, Liam Livingstone drives but to covers.

18.50

On middle, kept out.

18.42

Outside off, Liam Livingstone cuts it through point for a couple of runs.

18.31

This is full and on off, Duckett sweeps it to square leg for a single.

18.20

Flat and on middle, Duckett gets forward to defend.

18.10

Full and on off, this is pushed to covers.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 18 overs : 88/5

L Livingstone18 (25)

B Duckett47 (50)

Y Cariah2-0-14-0

17.60

Flat and on middle, this is defended out.

17.50

Swing and a miss. Floated, outside off. Liam Livingstone comes down the track but fails to connect the ball. DOt ball.

17.51nb

No ball! Flat and on off. Liam Livingstone defends it out. Hang on, Yannic Cariah has overstepped here.

17.41

Fuller and outside off, Duckett drives it through covers for one more.

17.30

Full and on middle, lands and spins on the pads. Duckett keeps it out.

17.21

Full and outside off, this is driven through covers for one.

17.11

Shorter and outside off. Duckett cuts it to deep point for a single.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 17 overs : 84/5

B Duckett45 (47)

L Livingstone17 (21)

G Motie3-0-8-0

16.61

Flat and on off, Duckett drops it to covers for a single.

16.51

On middle, Liam Livingstone turns it to mid-wicket for one more.

16.41

Tossed up on middle, Duckett tucks it to square leg for a single.

16.30

Flighted on middle, Duckett blocks.

16.20

Full and on off, Duckett defends it out.

16.10

On middle, this is kept out.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 16 overs : 81/5

L Livingstone16 (20)

B Duckett43 (42)

Y Cariah1-0-10-0

15.62

Fuller and outside  off. Liam Livingstone works it to point for a couple.

15.52

This is full and outside off, spins away. Liam Livingstone tries to go big but slices it to long off for a couple.

15.40

A bit short and outside off. Liam Livingstone punches it to point.

15.31

Outside off, this is guided to point for a single.

15.24

FOUR! Finds the fence. A good stand building here. Fuller and outside off. Duckett drives it through covers for a boundary.

15.11

Tossed up on off, Liam Livingstone pushes it to point for one.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 15 overs : 71/5

L Livingstone11 (16)

B Duckett38 (40)

G Motie2-0-5-0

14.61

On middle, eased to long on for a single.

14.50

Tossed up on middle, spins in. Liam Livingstone prods and defends.

14.40

Fuller and outside off. Liam pushes it to mid off.

14.31

On the pads, this is tucked to square leg for a single.

14.20

Full and on off, defended out.

14.10

Flat and on off, blocked out.

Drinks! West Indies have been superb so far. They are bowling and fielding really well so far but England bat deep so they to continue the good work. The tourists though need to build a stand and need a big one for a competitive score.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 14 overs : 69/5

B Duckett37 (37)

L Livingstone10 (13)

A Joseph3-0-17-1

13.61

On the pads, this is tucked to square leg for a single.

13.51

Outside off, this is tapped to point for a single.

13.43

THREE MORE! Shorter and on middle, Duckett pulls it to deep mid-wicket. Longer side so will get three runs.

13.31

Short again and this is pulled hard but to deep square leg for one.

13.24

FOUR! POWERED! Shorter and on off, Liam Livingstone pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

13.11

Outside off, this is guided to point for a single.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 13 overs : 58/5

B Duckett32 (34)

L Livingstone4 (10)

G Motie1-0-3-0

12.61

Full and on off, drilled to long on for a single.

12.51

Tossed up on middle, Liam Livingstone eases it to long on for one.

12.40

Flat and outside off, this is punched to covers.

12.30

Fuller and on middle, Liam Livingstone turns it to mid-wicket.

12.21

Flat and on middle, Duckett pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

12.10

Tossed up on middle, this is swept to mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 12 overs : 55/5

B Duckett30 (31)

L Livingstone3 (7)

A Joseph2-0-6-1

11.61

Short and on middle, this is pulled to mid-wicket for one more.

11.51

This is short and on off, Liam Livingstone pulls it to deep mid-wicket. Not quite far as it falls safely wide of the man.

11.40

A short ball on off, Liam Livingstone ducks under it.

11.30

OOn a length and on middle, Liam Livingstone blocks it out.

11.21

Short and on off, Duckett pulls it to square leg for a single.

11.11

Length and outside off, this is hit to point for a single.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 11 overs : 51/5

B Duckett28 (29)

L Livingstone1 (3)

M Forde6-0-18-3

10.60

On off, this is kept out.

10.50

Short and outside off, Duckett cuts it to point.

10.40

Length and on off, Duckett solidly blocks.

10.31

Length and on middle, Liam Livingstone steps across and tucks it to deep square leg for one.

10.21

Length ball, outside off, Duckett pushes it to covers for a single. 50 up!

10.10

On middle, this is blocked out.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 10 overs : 49/5

L Livingstone0 (2)

B Duckett27 (24)

A Joseph1-0-2-1

9.60

Length and on middle, this is defended out.

9.50

Full and on off, defended out.

9.4W

OUT! GOLDEN DUCK! Alzarri Joseph has the English skipper. England five down inside 10 overs. This is a proper trap. First ball and it is a bouncer on middle, Jos Buttler pre-maturely pulls but top edges it to fine leg where Gudakesh Motie dives and takes it.

9.31

Length and on middle, Duckett tucks it to mid on for one.

Jos Buttler is the new man in.

9.2W

OUT! RUN OUT! On middle on a length. Brook tucks it to square leg, not far away and runs across. Alzarri Joseph runs across and hits at his end. WOW! The replay shows Brook is short. That is really casual from Brook who wasn't expecting Alzarri Joseph to hit. Brook had to dive there. OUT IT IS! What a performance so far from West Indies!

9.11

Short and on middle and leg, Duckett pulls it to deep square leg for one.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 9 overs : 47/3

B Duckett25 (22)

H Brook1 (2)

M Forde5-0-16-3

8.61

Outside off, this is worked to covers for one more.

8.50

Good length ball on middle, Duckett nudges it to square leg.

8.40

Drops it short and on middle, Duckett keeps it out.

8.31

Length and outside off, Brook splices his drive to point for one.

8.20

Length and outside off. Brook chops it to short third man.

Harry Brook comes in next.

8.1W

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Matthew Forde has another one. He is playing like its his 100th match. So accurate with his line. Short of a length and on off, nips in and shoots a bit. Jacks without any movement tries to defend but edges it to the keeper.

Runs Scored 12 Runs

Score after 8 overs : 45/2

B Duckett24 (19)

W Jacks17 (19)

R Shepherd4-0-31-0

7.60

On a length and close to off. Duckett looks to cut but misses it.

7.50

Length and on middle, Duckett nudges it to mid-wicket.

7.44

FOUR! Duckett is finding the gaps really well. Romario Shepherd is leaking runs and could be his last over for now. Length and outside off, this is hit through covers for four.

7.30

Full and on off, Duckett pushes it to mid off.

7.24

FOUR! Runs have started to flow now. Very full from around the wicket, outside off. Duckett creams it through covers for four.

7.14

FOUR! Poor effort. Short and on off. Duckett pulls it behind square leg. Matthew Forde was stationed right behind the ball but makes a mess of it. Four.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 7 overs : 33/2

W Jacks17 (19)

B Duckett12 (13)

M Forde4-0-14-2

6.62

Too full and on middle, Jacks lofts it over mid on, not off the middle but gets enough height to clear the man.

6.51

On the pads, this is nudged to square leg for a single.

6.40

A bit short and outside off, Duckett cuts it to point.

6.31

Goes full and outside off, this is driven to mid off for a quick single.

6.21

Slants it on the hips, Duckett turns it behind square leg for one.

6.11

Length and outside off, this is dabbed to point for one more.

It has got dark again...

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 6 overs : 27/2

W Jacks13 (16)

B Duckett10 (10)

R Shepherd3-0-19-0

5.61

Outside off, this is guided through point for a single.

5.51

Slants it on the pads, this is tucked to square leg for a single.

5.41

On the pads, this is nudged to mid-wicket for a single.

5.30

On a length and outside off. Jacks tries to drive it but misses it.

5.20

Good stop. Full and on middle, Jacks eases it to the right of mid off who stops well.

5.14

FOUR! Romario Shepherd is not able to pile the pressure here. On a length and outside off. Jacks punches it over covers for a boundary.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 5 overs : 20/2

B Duckett9 (9)

W Jacks7 (11)

M Forde3-0-8-2

4.60

Angles in a length ball on off. Duckett cuts it but to point. Excellent start from Matthew Forde.

4.50

Length and on middle, defended out.

4.41

JUST SHORT! This is on a length and on middle, again a bit of bounce. Jacks takes a couple of steps down and chips it to mid-wicket. Shimron Hetmyer dives but it falls short.

4.30

This is full and on off. Jacks prods and defends it out.

4.20

Length and on middle, Jacks tucks it to mid-wicket.

4.10

On a length and outside off, Jacks solidly defends it out.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 4 overs : 19/2

B Duckett9 (7)

W Jacks6 (7)

R Shepherd2-0-12-0

3.62

Fuller and outside off, Duckett drives it to the right of mid off for a couple more. 8 runs of this one.

3.50

On the pads, this is nudged to mid-wicket for a single.

3.44

FOUR! Takes him on. Short in length and on middle, Duckett pulls it over mid-wicket and finds the fence.

3.30

Sharp bounce here. Short and outside off, shoots up. Duckett is surprised as he pushes at it.

3.22

Length ball, outside off. Duckett leans and drives it through covers for a couple of runs.

3.10

Length and outside off, shapes away. Duckett pushes and misses.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 3 overs : 11/2

W Jacks6 (7)

B Duckett1 (1)

M Forde2-0-7-2

2.62

This is full and on middle, Jacks flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

2.51

Length and on off, Duckett tucks it to square leg for a single.

Ben Duckett is the new man in.

2.4W

OUT! GONE! Two wickets in two overs for the debutant. What a moment for Matthew Forde! Short in length and outside off, it lands and nips in sharply. Zak Crawley tries to shoulders arms as he hands his bat out but edges it to second slip where Alick Athanaze takes a dolly.

2.30

Touch full and close to off. Zak Crawley steps across and defends it out.

2.20

Length ball on middle and leg, 130 clicks. Zak defends it out.

2.10

Fuller and on middle, Zak Crawley hangs back and defends.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 2 overs : 8/1

W Jacks4 (6)

Z Crawley0 (0)

R Shepherd1-0-4-0

1.60

Tad short and outside off, Jacks punches it to covers.

1.50

A length ball, outside off, Jacks knocks it to point.

1.44

FOUR! Jacks is off the mark. This is full and on middle. Jacks drives it straight down the ground past Shepherd's legs for a boundary.

1.30

A good length delivery on off. Jacks defends it out.

1.20

This is full and on middle, Jacks flicks it to mid-wicket.

1.10

On a length and on middle, Jacks blocks.

Zak Crawley walks out to bat.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 1 overs : 4/1

P Salt4 (6)

W Jacks0 (0)

M Forde1-0-4-1

0.6W

OUT! THAT IS CLEAN! Matthew Forde does it on his debut. He has his first wicket. Short of a length and on off, Salt punches but a bit off the higher part of the blade to mid off. Alzarri Joseph runs to his right and takes it in front of him. He looks confident. The replay shows he had his fingers under the ball.

Is that a clean catch? The umpires send it upstairs for a recheck.

0.50

On a length and on top of off. Salt blocks it out.

0.40

A length ball, outside off, not much swing. Salt punches it straight to cover.

0.30

On a length and on middle, Salt tucks it to mid-wicket.

0.24

FOUR! Slashed away! England are off the mark. Length ball, outside off. Salt smashes it over point for a boundary.

0.10

This is full and outside off, Salt drives it to mid off.

We are all set. The players are out in the middle. Phil Salt and Will Jacks to open for England. Matthew Forde to bowl first. Let's play...

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

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

Jos Buttler says they are looking forward to the series-decider. Adds they would have bowled first as well. Informs they have made one change, Matthew Potts comes in.

Shai Hope says they will bowl first as it is a good choice with the weather around. Adds they have to start well and find early in-roads. Informs they have made one change, Matthew Forde makes his debut.

TOSS - West Indies have won the toss and will BOWL.

The rain has stopped and we are moments away from the toss. It will be 43-overs per side.

Update - 111.52 pm IST (6.22 pm GMT) - The situation is still the same as the rain continues to pour down. The covers are firmly placed and we continue to wait...

Update - 11.15 pm IST (5.45 pm GMT) - Just as the toss time was announced, the rain is back in Barbados. The covers are back in place. It's a bit heavier this time and we are in for a delay.

Update - 10.50 pm IST (5.20 pm GMT) - Good news! The covers are coming off. The rain has stopped and the sun is out as well. The groundstaff have started their work. Positive signs...

Well, the news is it is raining right now. The pitch is under covers as well. The forecast is not good enough as it is a bit dark right now. Let's just hope things get better with time. Stay tuned. The drainanage is really good here so we just have to wait for the rain to stop. However, it has gotten heavier.

West Indies put salt on the wounded England team in the first match. After the disappointing World Cup, it was important for the Englishmen to step up and they showed more character in the second match. West Indies still have a chance to win the series as England look a bit vulnerable. A fascinating series is on the line. Stay tuned for toss and other updates.

Hello and welcome to the third and final ODI between the Windies and England. The series is squared up right now as England made a strong comeback in the second match. England are the favourites to seal the series but the home team would love to put an upset on England’s shoulder.

...MATCH DAY...

It is now time for the 3rd and final ODI between West Indies and England at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The series is deadlocked at 1-1 and with this match marking the end of ODI cricket for sides in 2023, both teams will be looking forward to winning the game and take the series victory as well. West Indies put on a fine display with the bat in the first ODI thanks to a stellar ton by skipper Shai Hope and his form continued in the second ODI as well. Sherfane Rutherford too played a very solid knock but the rest of the batting fell apart as the hosts were bundled out for a little 200 runs. It has been a long time since West Indies have won a bilateral series against a full-member cricketing nation and if they manage to pull off the win in the final match, it will also be their first ODI series win against England in the last 16 years. But in order to do so, they need to tidy up in all departments as the bowling hasn't quite fired on a consistent basis either. Coming to England now and this is not just their last ODI for 2023 but they don't play this format again in the next 9-10 months which might be a relief given their abysmal showing in the ICC Cricket World Cup just a month or so back. They failed to defend a big score in the first game and the inexperience in the bowling attack was visible. However, in the second game, their bowlers did manage to put their hand up and Rehan Ahmed was the one who shone through. The batting has been decent thus far but they do tend to lose wickets in a heap and it will also be interesting to see if Jos Buttler can build on his knock from the previous game or not. All in all, the stage is set for a mouth-watering clash between two sides who seem likely to be lagging in this format of the game. Which side are you backing to clinch the series?