West Indies v England - Fifth and deciding T20I as it happened as hosts win low-scoring thriller to seal series - Eurosport
Series Victory For West Indies!
The game in Trinidad was vastly different from the one before it. The teams played a game with a lot of points, then followed it up with an exciting game at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. West Indies managed to win the series against England 3-2 and take home victories in both ODI and T20 matches. The game was a nail-biter, but West Indies managed to hold on and secure their win.
It seemed highly improbable that England's score of 132 runs would suffice, although the batting pitch was challenging and scoring runs was difficult. However, England's bowling squad ensured that the game remained competitive until the very last over.
The outstanding performance of Reece Topley and Chris Woakes while opening the game created an opportunity for England's spinners to step up. Among the bowlers, Adil Rashid stood out with his exceptional bowling figures of 2-21 from four overs.
However, West Indies had an ample amount of advantage to surpass the target with four wickets and four balls remaining. Shai Hope executed his role as the anchor of the team by performing flawlessly and ending the innings with an unbeaten score of 43 runs, all while hitting the final winning runs with a powerful six off Woakes.
The victory of the game was secured during the initial half as the two West Indies spin players, Akeal Hosein (2-20) and Gudakesh Motie (3-24), efficiently passed through England.
Both teams will have a lot to think about as they conclude the series, especially since the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean is only six months away.
Catch TNT Sports On Discovery+
WI Triumphs By 4 Wickets
Woakes steps up to bowl the decisive over, as the opposition requires nine runs to win.
The initial ball goes through the infield and the West Indies team runs three. The player Rehan makes a great effort to prevent the ball from going past the boundary line and manages to save a run.
Hope concluded the game with an impressive performance, changing his stance and hitting a magnificent six to win the match four balls before it ended. The shot was executed with elegance and precision.
WI 124/6 Chasing 133 In 19 Overs
Number of needed runs: 9, only 6 deliveries left.
Curran was particularly skilled at bowling during the end of the game, which was a highlight of his performance during the T20 World Cup victory that occurred a year ago. His recent performance serves as a timely reminder of his exceptional abilities.
The bowler on the left side of the field throws a low-quality ball that he manages to get away with at the beginning of the over. However, England is more focused on taking wickets rather than just preventing a score. Curran succeeds in getting Russell out with another low-quality ball, missing his targeted position significantly, but still manages to avoid punishment as Russell hits the ball high up in the air and is caught by Livingstone, resulting in only 3 runs from 8 balls.
Curran came close to making a run out by the end of the over. However, he couldn't manage to redirect Rashid's throw towards the stumps, thus failing to eliminate Holder from the game, who was way off his base.
Well done, Curran! He bowled four impressive deliveries during that over and managed to get the essential wicket that England was hoping for.
West Indies 122-5 Chase 133 In 18 Overs
We need to score 11 runs in the next 12 deliveries.
In this series, Rehan has been proven to be both hazardous and costly. He has now arrived at the end of his bowling stint for the tour. During the last over, Hope manages to pinpoint an opening and make a late cut to the boundary line on the fifth ball. This causes the spirits of the England team to lower.
Rehan's final result shows no wickets and 36 runs made by the opponents. To succeed, West Indies only need to get two significant hits.
West Indies 114/5, 17 Overs, Need 133 To Win
Nineteen runs are needed and there are only eighteen deliveries left.
England has a glimmer of hope after Powell sends a catch directly to Rashid positioned at short third off Topley's delivery. Powell's contribution was 8 runs after facing 6 balls.
Topley just bowled a great over, giving away only two runs, as the tense match approaches its final overs with a low score.
West Indies 112/4 Chasing 133 In 16 Overs
To win the game, the team needs to score 21 runs. There are 24 deliveries left for them to achieve this goal.
The game is finished, the West Indies team is dominating the match at the moment.
Rehan hoped to hit the cricket ball over the boundary line for extra points during the first ball of the over. Powell then smacked a massive six by hitting the ball over the log on area, which helped to increase the West Indies' run rate as they desired.
From now on, England's defense depends on taking wickets rather than solely focusing on the runs.
West Indies 99-4 Chasing 133 In 15 Overs
We need to score 34 runs and there are only 30 deliveries left.
England took a risk by choosing Rashid to bowl the final over in order to get some wickets. It turned out to be a clever move as Rutherford batted the ball straight to Curran at extra cover, resulting in a good catch. This wicket was certainly a relief for England as Rutherford was dismissed after scoring 30 runs in 24 balls.
Powell is now in the game, and West Indies understands that the upcoming over is crucial. Thus, they should focus on playing it safely without causing any more harm.
Rashid's performance in four overs resulted in 2-21 figures.
West Indies 94-3, Target 133, 14 Overs Left
Number of runs needed: 39 deliveries left: 36.
Curran steps onto the field and it seems as though this may be the moment the West Indies have been anticipating.
It is confirmed - Curran's delivery falls too low and it is hit for a six after just three balls of the over. He then proceeds to make some positive changes and varies his moves. However, allowing 11 runs in one over is not favorable at this point in the game.
The England team requires the dismissal of the opposing team's players urgently and in a timely manner.
West Indies Chase 133 With Hope And Rutherford In 13 Overs
We need to score 50 runs and we have 42 deliveries left.
Rehan comes back and bowls a great over, only conceding three runs. However, the target run rate for West Indies is still very attainable.
West Indies At 80-3 Chasing 133 In 12 Overs
We need to get 53 runs and there are only 48 deliveries left to do it.
Rashid made an error by pitching the ball too far ahead, causing Rutherford to become excited and hit the ball strongly over the bowler's head, resulting in six runs.
The spinner manages to defeat the batsman with a graceful move. However, the West Indies team must be feeling more self-assured because they still have many wickets remaining.
"West Indies Chase 133 With 71-3 In 11 Overs"
We need 62 runs to win this game and we have 54 deliveries left to achieve that.
Moeen is still bowling and had a good over until the very last ball. Rutherford changed his stance and hit the ball hard to get four runs.
In total, nine runs were scored during that over.
West Indies At 62-3 Chasing 133 In 10 Overs
Rashid has just finished a very organized over while West Indies are attempting to survive this intense spin attack. They are confident in the fact that they still have plenty of strength left to use towards the end of the match.
Rashid believed that he had caught Rutherford and asked England to review an lbw appeal, but the Decision Review System indicated that the ball was spinning excessively and did not strike the leg.
That's beverages, with the outcome of the game being uncertain.
West Indies 58-3 Chasing 133 In 9 Overs
Moeen was selected to bowl as England swapped their spin options. He swiftly delivered his first over, giving away only four runs, which were all acquired through singles.
West Indies Struggle At 54-3 Chasing 133 In 8 Overs
The highest-ranked bowler in the world for this particular type of game enters the field to play for England and successfully makes a significant advancement. Though Rashid's delivery wasn't his absolute best, he manages to get the job done as Charles hits a wide, full toss directly into the awaiting hands of Buttler.
The match is not yet finished, but England requires additional wickets to continue their progress.
West Indies 51-2 Chasing 133 In 7 Overs
In the cricket match, Rehan Ahmed takes his turn to bowl and unfortunately, his first over doesn't go very well. Charles confidently hits the ball with a powerful swing, sending it flying over the boundary for a six right down the middle of the pitch.
This implies that the West Indies were in dire need of 12 runs during that specific over, and the desired result was achieved.
West Indies At 39-2 Chasing 133 In 6 Overs
Woakes came very close to achieving another wicket. Charles hit the ball awkwardly towards the covers and it fell just short of Moeen. Moeen showed his skill by adapting to the situation and preventing the opposition from scoring any runs.
Woakes and Topley stick to the rules by bowling directly through the powerplay, resulting in only two runs being scored.
West Indies 37-2 Chasing 133 In 5 Overs
In this particular circumstance, West Indies requires a dependable individual to stabilize the pursuit, and hope seems to fit the bill.
The latest over by Topley only gave away three runs while the home team patiently waits for their turn.
"West Indies Chase 133 With 34-2 In 4 Overs"
The difference from the previous match is clear, as the ball continues to be in control during this game.
Woakes makes sure that Pooran's mistake doesn't harm England's chances by delivering a ball from close range, which causes the batsman to unintentionally hit his own stumps. Pooran only scores 10 runs from 6 balls, which isn't a huge setback for England. Therefore, they still have a chance of winning the game.
Only four runs were scored in the over and Hope is currently batting with Charles.
West Indies On Track To Chase 133 With 30-1 After 3 Overs
Here's a rephrased version in simpler English: The first wicket has been taken. Topley's tall stature and high ball bounce caused King to struggle and he misjudged a big hit into the sky of Trinidad. Buttler caught the ball. King only scored 3 runs from 5 balls before getting out. Now, Pooran will replace him as the new batter.
The crowd at the stadium went wild when Pooran hit an amazing six over backward square leg. However, England was not pleased and appealed for a catch behind on the following ball. Pooran was lucky as nothing was given, but there was a concern that he had hit the ground. They went back to the replay, where a spike appeared when Pooran hit the ground. There was a possibility that he may have also hit the ball, but it was unclear. Despite this, England chose not to review the play, which may come back to haunt them in the future.
West Indies Off To Flying Start Chasing Target Of 133
The English team is focusing on getting wickets, and Woakes has taken the new ball from the opposite side.
Charles hits a home run against him in the second round, but he almost catches him later in the over when Charles makes a mistake, but Topley at backward point just misses diving for the ball. To make matters worse, the ball goes out of bounds for four points.
West Indies Dominate With 7-0 Chasing 133 In Just 1 Over
In order to take wickets, England has decided to use early swing. Topley, the bowler, has started with the new ball and was able to generate some motion.
Despite an impressive opening over, four leg-byes managed to spoil it.
Experience Game-changing Wickets On Replay
During the powerplay, England appeared to be performing well, although the dismissal of Jos Buttler revitalized West Indies’ confidence.
England faced a lot of trouble when Salt left.
West Indies Dominate Match
The fate of the game is now in the hands of West Indies, who showed impressive bowling skills.
The tide turned in favor of the home team as they were able to take four wickets in quick succession, which undid the promising start that England's openers Buttler and Salt had made.
Livingstone and Moeen were given the responsibility of reconstructing and pushing forward at a later stage of the game. Even though they successfully accomplished the initial aspect of their duty, they were unable to speed up the pace of the game after consolidating.
England All Out For 132
Rashid was forced to leave the field after England attempted to secure a second run but were unsuccessful when Powell and Holder teamed up, resulting in the spinner being dismissed after facing only one ball.
The inning suddenly ended on the very next ball after Curran's unremarkable performance resulted in him hitting a catch to Rutherford, caught by Holder. He scored only 12 runs from 15 balls.
England scored a total of 132 runs before their innings was over, and they had three more deliveries that they didn't get to use.
England Struggles To Score Against Tough Opposition In 19 Overs
At the beginning of the over, Russell bowls an excellent yorker which goes beneath Woakes' bat and hits the stumps. Woakes only scores 2 runs from 6 balls and England's chances of success are diminishing.
The exceptional all-rounder has achieved two consecutive feats, as he successfully seized a comeback catch from Rehan Ahmed who hit a full-toss straight to the bowler, resulting in his dismissal on his first delivery.
Russell reaches out his arm to grab another opportunity for claiming the hat-trick while Rashid chips back towards him, but it's too far away for him to reach.
Curran came close to getting out on the very next ball when he took a wild swing, but the ball just brushed the edge of his bat and was missed by Hosein in the deep. On the following ball, he almost hit his wickets when the ball hit the inside edge of his bat and then struck his legs.
An amazing yorker rolls away for a single, concluding a remarkable over.
Russell concludes his four overs with 2 wickets for only 25 runs, which are highly remarkable stats.
"England's Score At 18 Overs: 125-6 "
What a great performance by West Indies! Thomas managed to complete an over by only conceding four singles.
Tonight, England is struggling to find their rhythm and it's unclear if this is the result of their inadequate performance or if the playing field is challenging to achieve points on.
"Curran And Woakes Contribute To England's 121-6 In 17 Overs"
Livingstone makes an unimpressive shot which lands back to Motie for an easy catch and bowled dismissal.
Livingstone only managed to get 28 points out of 29 balls, and his facial expression as he leaves the field indicates that he is displeased with his performance.
Woakes has come in as the fresh batter and Motie has ended the over with three dots in a row.
Motie is finished and he ended up with exceptional stats of 3-24 from four overs.
England At 120-5 After 16 Overs
Livingstone hits a massive six towards the leg side against Holder. However, the home team remains secure as they only allow nine runs in the over.
"Livingstone And Curran Lead England To 111-5 In 15 Overs"
Moeen made a shot down the cricket pitch, but unfortunately, he didn't hit it hard enough. Russell caught the ball near the boundary line and threw it to Powell in a relay catch. However, the catch wasn't made cleanly, so the umpires had to check if the ball touched the ground.
Although Moeen's departure is regrettable, he made a valuable contribution with 23 runs off 21 deliveries. Though it helped England's recovery, his innings lacked the explosive energy they were hoping for.
It's Curran's turn to bat now, but Hosein only allowed the opposing team to score one run during the second portion of the over.
Hosein has finished his bowling spell and he has impressive statistics of taking two wickets for 20 runs in four overs.
"England's Score At 14 Overs: 109-4 "
Moeen was lucky in the cricket match as the ball he hit flew towards the boundary line. He was also lucky later on in the game when he hit the ball and it went higher than intended but still landed safely.
The English team required the presence of these two players to stay on the field for a long period of time, and they have successfully done so. However, tonight’s game is expected to be different from the previous one, as the target score is considerably low and can be attained through a chase.
"England Score 102-4 With Livingstone And Moeen Contributing"
Wow, that was a powerful shot from Moeen. He hasn't had many opportunities to bat in this series and it's been evident in his unsteady beginning. However, he readies himself against Motie and slams a massive six that sails over the boundary on the leg side.
England is starting to increase their pace as they scored 12 runs during the over.
England: 90-4, Livingstone On 16, Moeen On 8, After 12 Overs
Livingstone has been consolidating for a while, but he decides to take a big swing now. He hits the ball really hard into the leg side for a massive six, which is just what he's known for. Unfortunately, someone in the crowd tries to catch the ball and fails, which is pretty funny for everyone else watching.
Moeen tries to do a move like his last attempt on the previous ball of the over but mistakenly hits the ball incorrectly. He feels relieved when he sees that the ball falls into a safe spot.
"England Scores 80-4 In 11 Overs With Livingstone And Moeen At 8 And 6"
Hosein has completed another over quickly, and the English duo is aware that they must come together and prolong their innings.
Only three individual songs are produced from this.
Catch The Game On TNT Sports Via Discovery+!
Livingstone And Moeen Help England Reach 77-4 In 10 Overs
The West Indies team will be very happy as the match reaches the halfway mark and England has lost four wickets.
Holder's bowling over only allowed for four runs as he utilized a combination of bumpers and a cunning slower ball.
England Struggle Early On With 73-4
Motie has done a fantastic job and England find themselves in a difficult situation.
Brook attempted to make a sweeping shot, but the bounce was greater than he had anticipated, causing the ball to hit his glove and go to Pooran.
Brook left the field after facing six balls and scored seven. Afterward, Moeen and Livingstone worked together to score three runs from the remaining balls of the over.
"England's Livingstone And Brook Score 70-3 In 8 Overs"
England strengthen their position as Russell completes another over with only one boundary conceded.
Brook handles a low full toss with ease and sends it flying to the long-off boundary.
"England's Strong Start: 61-3 In 7 Overs "
Currently, there is a lot of salt in the game. As Motie bowls his first over, the England batter nails a huge six over the long-off boundary. Some may describe it as outrageous.
However, with a quick response, Motie delivers an outstanding ball that dramatically changes course, leaving Salt to play in the wrong direction as the ball strikes middle stump and knocks it down. The West Indies team is performing excellently, and Salt is forced to return to the pavilion after scoring 38 runs off 22 balls.
In England's reconstruction process, Brook stands at the fifth spot.
England's Score: 50-2 After 6 Overs
Thomas has successfully finished the powerplay, resulting in a score of 50 runs. It's a good achievement, but not quite as impressive as the fast and high scoring we witnessed in the previous game.
The over began with Salt hitting two consecutive boundaries, with the second being an excellent straight drive.
"England's Score: 39-2 In 5 Overs "
England's middle order has been affected by the West Indies early on.
In the current inning, the latest player to take up the bat, Jacks, managed to hit a remarkable six points. He forcefully hit the ball towards the ground and Russell, who was positioned on the rope, struggled to save it as the ball barely cleared him.
However, Hosein managed to take the wicket in the very next ball. The ball was slid through the English batsman and it hit the stumps. As a result, Jacks was dismissed and only managed to score 7 runs from 5 balls.
Livingstone has been sent in to bat at number four, which is earlier than what was planned for by the English team.
Catch The Game On TNT Sports Via Discovery+
"England Scores 32 Runs With Salt And Jacks Leading"
Holder manages to get a wicket during the powerplay, which is not something that has happened often in this series. The West Indies captain tricks the England captain into making a poorly timed shot, which is then caught by Thomas at fine leg. Buttler only managed to score 11 runs in the same number of balls and therefore exits the game.
By making a smart shot behind the point fielder, Salt manages to maintain the momentum of his team's runs even towards the end of the over. This results in him earning four points.
"England Dominates With 24 Runs In 3 Overs "
Hosein has joined the team and it's great that the West Indies team is able to maintain a more controlled performance.
The use of salt ensures that the boundaries remain fluid after being hammered with a four. Unfortunately, Rutherford sustained minor injuries in his attempt to prevent it.
The over has produced a total of eight runs but no sixes have been hit yet.
"England Dominates With 16-0 Score: Salt 7, Buttler 9 In Just 2 Overs"
As Thomas joins the team, he takes the second over. His first delivery was not too strong and Salt hits it with a beautiful drive straight to the boundary.
As England starts to gain momentum, Buttler hit his second boundary of the over towards deep square.
England Thrash Opponent 5-0 With Salt And Buttler Excelling
Russell starts the bowling for West Indies while Salt and Buttler are on the field, hoping to replicate their performance of two days ago.
The openers were facing a narrow space to make their moves for most of the over. However, there was an opportunity when a badly aimed delivery was sent towards Buttler who hit it for four runs.
West Indies have made a good beginning.
Stream The Game On TNT Sports Via Discovery+
If you're a TNT Sports subscriber and you want to enjoy streaming live sports like the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, MotoGP, UFC, Boxing, and WWE, it's recommended that you download the discovery+ app as soon as possible.
"Competition Heats Up For World Cup Spots"
The England tour has provided players with a valuable opportunity to showcase their skills and potentially earn a spot on the team for the upcoming World Cup. However, there are still some well-known players who have yet to enter the picture.
There's a chance that Jonny Bairstow might compete with Will Jacks for the third position. However, Matthew Mott, the coach, shared yesterday that England has reserved positions in their perfect eleven for both Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer, provided that they are healthy enough to participate in the tournament.
Archer hasn't participated in a T20 World Cup tournament with England because of suffering injuries during both the 2021 and 2022 events. Nonetheless, before his most recent injuries, he was considered one of the finest bowlers worldwide in this format of cricket. Therefore, if he is healthy and playing well next summer, he would undoubtedly be selected for the team.
Mott believes that Stokes would definitely be chosen for the top six if he is obtainable. Stokes did a fantastic job leading England to victory in the T20 World Cup final with his exceptional batting skills, and his versatility would be advantageous in maintaining balance in the team if he is fit to bowl. It is not clear who Stokes would substitute in the current team, as England prefers having a strong batting lineup and a variety of spin options when playing on turning pitches. Nonetheless, this would be a beneficial problem for the team to confront.
Rashid's Brilliance Acknowledged
In this series, Adil Rashid has clearly been the best performer for England when it comes to bowling. His role will be crucial if they aim to compete for the championship at the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is also set to take place in the Caribbean next year.
Rashid's exceptional performance led him to reach the top position in the ICC T20I Bowling Rankings for this week. He achieved a rare feat as he became the second English spinner after Graeme Swann to claim the top spot in this ranking.
There are three more English players who are among the top ten ranked players in this format. Jos Buttler and Dawid Malan, who has been removed from the team, are placed at eighth and ninth positions in the batting rankings. Moeen Ali maintains his position at joint eighth in the all-rounder rankings.
Brandon King is currently ranked sixth in batting, while Akeal Hosein holds the sixth spot in bowling among West Indian players. Both of them have made it to the top ten lists in their respective fields.
Here's a rephrased version in simpler English: The English cricket team has chosen their starting lineup. The first player is Phil Salt, who is going to be the wicketkeeper. Jos Buttler is the captain and will be the second player. Will Jacks is the third player, followed by Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, and Moeen Ali. The team also includes Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid, and Reece Topley, who will end off the lineup.
The West Indies team for the upcoming match includes Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran as the wicket-keeper, Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell as the captain, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Oshane Thomas, and Gudakesh Motie.
For this game, England has decided to keep the same team and not make any alterations. As a result, Mills, Atkinson, Turner, and Duckett will be sitting on the sidelines.
The West Indies team has made alterations. Charles and Thomas were included in place of Mayers and Forde.
West Indies Wins Coin Toss
The West Indies cricket team made the choice to begin with bowling, similar to their previous game. This plan is reasonable as the pitch appears to favor pursuing targets, although it may not be feasible to chase a score of over 260. The team has high hopes that their bowlers will perform better this time.
"Tune In To TNT Sports On Discovery+ For The Match"
If you're subscribed to TNT Sports and keen on streaming live sports shows like the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, MotoGP, UFC, Boxing, and WWE, we advise you to download the discovery+ app at your earliest convenience.
For The Performance
The final game of this series will take place at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. Cricket lovers who gather at this beautiful location in Trinidad anticipate a high-scoring match following the incredible 459 runs that were scored in the same ground during Tuesday's fourth T20I.
Enjoy Fourth T20I's Top Moments!
If you missed it, take a look at the exciting moments from the fourth T20I, where England showcased their impressive batting skills to even the series at a 2-2 tie.
Last Time's Events
Phil Salt achieved his second century during the series, which helped England achieve their highest-ever T20I score. This performance allowed them to tie the series, which took place at the same location on Tuesday evening.
A total of 267 in 20 overs is very impressive, and England has definitely improved after starting the tour slowly. They lost the ODI series and were down 2-0 in this one.
Find the complete overview of Tuesday's match in the following report:
It's time for the final game in this intriguing five-game T20I series involving the West Indies and England.
Hi there, I am Tom Bennett and I will keep you updated with every moment of the game in Trinidad as it happens. Plus, I will bring you the highlights of the match action that you don't want to miss.
Keep in mind that viewers who have a subscription to TNT Sports can view the entire game on discovery+.
Buttler: Changing Room 'confident' For Decider
The victory of England's cricket team in Tarouba during the fourth T20 international match against the West Indies allowed them to equalize the series, which is now at 2-2. The final match will also be held at the same venue on Thursday.
We demonstrated an admirable amount of determination. Phil Salt managed to achieve an impressive feat by scoring two centuries consecutively.
I feel immense pride for the team that despite being at a disadvantage of 2-0, they displayed remarkable resilience. They exhibited great courage, bravery, and exceptional skill to achieve this feat.
"I am extremely happy for the team, and it seems like they have a very positive and self-assured atmosphere in the locker room."
TNT Sports is now offering fans in the UK the chance to watch the best live sports events through its premium sports rights. This includes popular sports like the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, Gallagher Premiership Rugby, Investec Champions Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup, MotoGP, Cricket, UFC, Boxing, and WWE. To access this service, fans can subscribe to discovery+ which will give them access to TNT Sports, Eurosport, and entertainment all in one convenient location. Alternatively, fans can also watch TNT Sports through BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.
