England are surely in the driver's seat! They have put a healthy total on the board and have a bright chance to level the series here. Jason Roy got England to a flying start and captain Moeen Ali's knock of 63 helped England get to a score of over 190. England are in a commanding position and will be thinking they can come out and level the series here.Â
Right then! England have to defend a big target of 194! It's not going to be an easy task to do in front of a power-packed batting line. Let's see how the second half turns out. Â
We are ready for the chase!
Moeen Ali is in for a chat. He says, he just gave himself time and that was the key. Adds, the bowlers need to stick to their plans and hope to get some early wickets. Mentions, to stay in the series is massive.
... THE RUN CHASE ...
The hosts started off well by picking an early wicket but lost their way in the middle. They leaked runs and managed another breakthrough only in the 12th over. They did try to take things under control and tried putting some pressure on England with some quick wickets, but they could not carry on till the end. They gave away 59 runs in the last three overs and now face a tough challenge ahead.Â
A powerful batting performance from England! They started powerfully and have ended with some brutal hits as well. Thanks to captain, Moeen Ali, they have put a healthy total of 193 on the board. West Indies are capable of chasing this down. Although, it will not be an easy chase for them.Â
Jason Holder to Sam Billings, ! BANG! Full length, on off. Sam Billings smokes it over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum.Â
Jason Holder to Sam Billings, ! England finsh on a high. This is full, around leg. Billings makes room and smacks it over the bowler's head for another maximum. England end their innings at 193/6.
Jason Holder to Sam Billings, Short ball, on off. Sam Billings looks to heave it across the line but misses. The umpire does not rule it as a wide.Â
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, ! CAUGHT! Moeen Ali tries to start the final over with a bang but holes out instead. A slower, short ball, on off. Ali comes down the track and pulls it towards long on. He does not get the desired distance on it. Romario Shepherd leans forward to gather the ball before it touches the ground.Â
Chris Jordan makes his way out to the middle.Â
Jason Holder to Philip Salt, ! CAUGHT! The hero of the last game goes back on golden duck. Full, on leg. Salt looks to flick it to the leg side but gets it off the leading edge towards cover. Brandon King takes the dolly.
Jason Holder to Sam Billings, Short ball, on off. Billings pulls it to deep square leg for one.
Philip Salt comes to the crease now.Â
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, Full length, on off, pushed to cover for one.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, ! Ali making the most of the extra delivery. It is a full toss, on middle. Ali makes room and puts it into the stands at covers.Â
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, WIDE! Full, sliding down leg. Ali misses his flick. Wide called.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, Off pace, short ball, on off. Ali looks to heave it away but misses.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, WIDE! Slower one, wide outside the tramline. Ali leaves it alone. Wide called.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, ! Up and over! A low full toss, on off. Ali smokes it over the square leg fence. This clear the man in fence with ease.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, Fuller, on middle. Ali clips it through mid-wicket for two.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, WIDE! Ali goes down leg. Romario Shepherd follows him with a full ball. Ali misses his flick and Nicholas Pooran dives to his right to make a brilliant stop. Wide called by the umpire.
Romario Shepherd to Liam Livingstone, ! CAUGHT! A short ball, wide outside off. Liam Livingstone tries to gets into the act but skies it off the outside edge. It goes towards mid on and Brandon King takes the simplest of catches.
Sam Billings is the new man in.Â
Romario Shepherd is brought back into the attack. Â
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, Mix-up but no harm done! Fuller, wide outside off, Ali throws his blade at it only to edge it over short third man for a couple.Â
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, ! Ali goes leg side now and gets the fourth maximum. This is full and on leg. Ali stays inside the crease to nonchalantly flick it over the square leg fence for a biggie.Â
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, ! This is effortless! Hat trick of sixes! Full length, wide outside off. Ali opens his arms and muscles it over the cover fence for a maximum. 150 up for England.
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, ! All the way! Back-to-back sixes. A full-length ball, on off. Ali walks down the track to Holder and powers it over the bowler's head for a biggie.Â
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, ! BANG! A much-needed boundary for England. Full and wide outside off. Ali shuffles across and smokes it over the wide long on fence for a biggie.
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, Fuller, wide outside off. Ali gets it off the splice over backward point for a brace.
Jason Holder (2-0-3-1)Â is back on!
Sheldon Cottrell to Moeen Ali, A short ball, around off. Ali is a bit early in his pull shot. It goes off the top-edge to the left of the bowler. It lands safely and the batters take single. England need boundaries at this point.
Sheldon Cottrell to Moeen Ali, A sharp bouncer, on off. Ali looks to pull it away but misses.
Sheldon Cottrell to Liam Livingstone, A full-length ball, on middle and leg. Liam Livingstone lifts it towards mid on and gets a single.
Sheldon Cottrell to Liam Livingstone, WIDE! Good length, angling down leg. Liam Livingstone gets inside the line and looks to flick it away but misses. Wided.
Sheldon Cottrell to Moeen Ali, Slower one, full length and outside off. Ali hits it to long on for another single.
Sheldon Cottrell to Moeen Ali, A length ball, angling down leg. Ali looks to heave it away but it goes off his pads.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Liam Livingstone, Short ball, on middle. Liam Livingstone shuffles across and pulls it to square leg for one.
Sheldon Cottrell (3-0-29-0)Â is back into the attack.
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Length ball, wide outside off. Ali shuffles across and yet it looked to be very far. But surprisingly the umpire does not signal it as a wide.
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Full length, on off. Ali lofts it towards long off. There is a man stationed there. The batters take a brace.
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Full length, on off, a slower one, Liam Livingstone slogs it to deep mid-wicket. Luckily it lands short and they take a single.
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Full length, on leg. Liam Livingstone gets inside the line and flicks it into the gap at deep square leg. They push hard for two and get two.
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, ! All the way! A short ball, on off. Liam Livingstone stands tall and whacks it over the mid-wicket fence. In fact, this has left the park.Â
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Fuller, on leg. Liam Livingstone nurdles it to mid-wicket.
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, ! Up and away! Fuller ball, around middle. Moeen Ali gets low to sweep this and gets a think top edge over fine leg for a biggie.Â
Akeal Hosein to Liam Livingstone, BYE! A loopy ball full, around off. Liam Livingstone goes for the reverse-sweep again but misses. The ball flies towards Pooran, who fails to grab it as well. The batters steal a bye
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, Quicker, on the pads. Moeen Ali works it away towards fine leg for a single.Â
Akeal Hosein to Liam Livingstone, Outside off, shorter ball. Liam Livingstone pushes it towards cover for a single.Â
Akeal Hosein to Liam Livingstone, Touch fuller, outside off. Liam Livingstone tries to reverse-sweep this but misses.Â
Akeal Hosein to Liam Livingstone, Short, and spinning away from outside off. Liam Livingstone leaves it alone.Â
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Length ball, on the pads. Liam Livingstone tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Fuller ball, outside off. Moeen Ali pushes it to cover for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Swing and a miss! Another back-of-a-length delivery, outside off. Moeen Ali tries to cut it away but gets beaten.Â
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, WIDE! Back of a length, wide of off. Moeen Ali tries to cut it away but fails to reach to the ball. Wide called.Â
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Good-length delivery, outside off. Liam Livingstone taps it towards deep point for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Taking the pace off again, full, outside off. Moeen Ali knocks it down to long off for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Slower ball, outside off, on a length. Liam Livingstone guides it towards point and rotates the strike.Â
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, Touch shorter, outside off. Moeen Ali pushes it mid-wicket off the back foot. Dot to end the over.Â
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, ! Top shot! A loopy ball, full and outside off. Moeen Ali gets low and sweeps this towards fine leg for a boundary.Â
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, WIDE! Firing it down the leg side, Moeen Ali misses his glance, and a wide is called.Â
Akeal Hosein to Liam Livingstone, Shorter, outside off. Liam Livingstone taps it towards cover for a single.Â
Akeal Hosein to James Vince, ! TAKEN! West Indies have taken another wicket here. Two set batsmen are back now! Akeal Hosein strikes this time. A short ball, wide of off. James Vince looks to cut it away but gets a thick outside edge towards the short third man fielder. Kyle Mayers is perfectly stationed there and takes the easiest of catches to dismiss James Vince!
Akeal Hosein to James Vince, Shorter ball, outside off. James Vince cuts it towards cover. Dot ball.Â
Liam Livingstone is the new man in.
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, Short on leg, flicked to short fine leg for a quick single.
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Back of a length, around middle. Moeen Ali tucks it away towards mid-wicket for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to James Vince, Shorter ball, outside off. James Vince pushes it to cover for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Short ball, around middle. Moeen Ali pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. He gets off the mark with that.Â
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! The skipper strikes! The partnership has finally been broken! A length ball, around middle. Jason Roy steps down and looks to heave this away but gets a bottom edge back to the keeper. Nicholas Pooran there takes an easy catch to dismiss the dangerous Jason Roy! Much needed wicket this for West Indies. Moeen Ali is the new man in for England.
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, Short ball, outside off. Roy shuffles across and looks to scoop it away but misses.
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, Length, on the pads, tucked to mid-wicket.
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, Fuller, outside off. James Vince drives it towards deep cover for two runs.Â
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, Once again, wide of off, on a length. James Vince throws his bat again but misses.Â
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, Swing and a miss! Wide of off, on a length. James Vince looks to pushes this away but misses.Â
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, Full in length, outside off. James Vince drives and finds the fielder at mid off.Â
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, ! Cleverly done! Touch fuller, wide of off. James Vince slashes this past the pint fielder for a boundary.Â
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, Fuller ball, outside off. Jason Roy drives it towards deep point for a single. Â
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, WIDE! And again! On a length, wide of off. Jason Roy lest that go through and once again it is called as a wide.Â
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, WIDE! Romario Shepherd goes 'round the wicket, serves a fuller length, way wide of off. Jason Roy leaves it alone and wide is called.Â
DRINKS! England have got to a flying start here! Jason Roy is on the charge! James Vince too has played some fine knocks and is looking solid in the middle. West Indies did manage to get an early wicket, but since then, it's been only boundaries! They will need a few quick wickets here, and stop England from cruising away! Also, Romario Shepherd is back on!
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, Length ball, pushed down to long off for a single.
Kieron Pollard to James Vince, Short ball, on off. Vince pulls it to deep square leg for one.
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, LEG BYE! A length ball, on the pads, at 106 clicks. Roy misses his flick, it goes to square leg off his pads. They collect a leg bye.
Dominic Drakes to Jason Roy, LEG BYE! A full-length ball, outside off. Roy shuffles across and goes for the scoop. The ball hits him on his pad. They collect a leg bye.
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, Short and outside off. Roy chops it to cover but straight to the man.Â
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, Pollard goes wide of the crease and angles it into the pads. Roy defends it out.
Kieron Pollard to James Vince, Full length, on off. Vince pushes it to mid off for a quick single. Makes it to the other end safely.
Kieron Pollard brings himself into the attack.Â
Dominic Drakes to Jason Roy, ! BOOM! This is what Jason Roy is capable of. In not time he racks up his FIFTY. It is short and on off. Roy hits it flat over the mid-wicket fence. This was a quality shot.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, Fuller, on off. Vince pushes it to point for a single.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, Short and outside off, Vince cuts it to point for a quick single.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, Swing and a miss! Back of a length, around off, shaping across. Vince tries to chase it but misses.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, ! BANG! James Vince gets into the act now. This is full and outside off. Vince muscles it over long on. Kieron Pollard tries to go for the blinder but it had enough on it to beat him.Â
Akeal Hosein to Jason Roy, ! A boundary off the last ball to spoil a good over for Hosein. Short and outside off. Roy cuts it hard through point. Boundary.
Akeal Hosein to Jason Roy, Full, on the stumps. Roy makes room and taps it onto the deck.
Akeal Hosein to James Vince, On leg. tucked to fine leg for one.
Akeal Hosein to James Vince, Quicker, short and on the body. Vince pulls it to deep square leg for two runs.
Akeal Hosein to Jason Roy, Flatter and on leg. Roy clips it to mid-wicket for a quick single. The stand moves to 50.
Akeal Hosein to Jason Roy, On off, pushed towards covers.
Akeal Hosein comes to bowl now.Â
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, BEATEN! Good length, outside off, shaping away. Vince looks push it away but misses.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, ! This one flies off the edge. Full length, outside off. Vince throws his blade at it. The ball goes off the outside edge towards third. There is a man in the deep but it even beats him. Quite surprising to see that shot had so much in it.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, A length ball, outside off, shaping across the right-hander. James Vince thinks this should've been a wide but the umpire thinks otherwise.
Dominic Drakes to Jason Roy, On a length, outside off. Roy dabs it to backward point for a quick single.
Dominic Drakes to Jason Roy, ! Streaky! Slower one, wide outside off. Roy gets it more off the splice but over backward point for a boundary. He gets lucky this time.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, Good length, on off. Vince pushes it to cover for a single.
Dominic Drakes comes into the attack.Â
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, ! Roy goes over the top and over the fence. This is overpitched on off. Roy stands tall and smokes it over the long off fence for a maximum. England are 45/1 at the end of the Powerplay!
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, A length ball, on off, pushed to covers for a single.
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, EDGY! Fuller, outside off. Roy inside-edges it towards square leg and scampers across for a quick single.
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, Fuller, on middle and leg. Roy gets an inside edge onto his pads.
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, ! Nicely played. A full-length ball, outside off. Roy plays it off the toe-end and gets a boundary down to third man.Â
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, Back of a length, on middle, Vince drags his pull to square leg for one.
Romario Shepherd comes into the attack now.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, ! BOOM! That's gone on the roof! A length ball, around middle and off. Jason Roy waits for it and heaves it way over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. 17 runs off that over!Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Jason Roy takes the aerial route this time! Much fuller, wide of off. Jason Roy reaches out to it and lofts it over cover for a couple of runs.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, ! Lovely shot! A length ball this time, width on offer. Jason Roy stays in his crease and cuts it past point for the second boundary of the over.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Touch shorter, outside off. Jason Roy dabs it towards point. No run there.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to James Vince, Fuller, wide of off. James Vince leans and drives it towards cover-point for a single.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to James Vince, ! Cut away! Back of a length, outside off. James Vince stands tall and slashes this past point for a boundary.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Another slower ball, angling it on the pads. Jason Roy again tries to flick but misses and gest rapped on the pads.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, On a length, around the pads. Jason Roy backs away once again and looks to glance this but gets beaten and gets hit near the groin area.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Yorker length delivery, on the pads. Jason Roy backs away and squeezes it out.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Fuller ball, around off. Jason Roy pushes it towards cover.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Full toss, around middle. Jason Roy steps down and pulls it through the inner half of his bat towards deep square leg for a brace.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, A stifled appeal for LBW, but the umpire is unmoved! Length ball, nipping back in on the pads. Jason Roy tries to glance this away but misses and gets rapped on the pads. Probably sliding down leg.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to James Vince, Edged but just short! Another length ball, outside off, slower ball. James Vince hangs back and looks to push this away, but gets a slight outside edge. The ball flies and falls just short of Nicholas Pooran behind the stumps.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to James Vince, Swing and a miss! Length, wide of off this time. James Vince leans and looks to drive this, but misses.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Touch fuller again, around middle. Jason Roy knocks it towards mid on for a single.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Full length, outside off. Roy drives it to cover, but not in the gap.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Sheldon Cottrell fires in a full ball, on off. Roy digs it out towards mid off.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, ! Top shot! Sheldon Cottrell overpitches this one, outside off. Jason Roy presses forward and drives it beautifully past mid off for a boundary.Â
James Vince comes in at number 3. He is out earlier than he would've expected. Can he stick around for long?
Jason Holder to Tom Banton, ! TAKEN! Jason Holder draws first blood! It is Tom Banton who walks back early to the hut. Short ball, around off. Tom Banton steps down the pitch and looks to heave this over mid on. But he manages to get a top edge to Kyle Mayers at mid on, who pouches it comfortably.Â
Jason Holder to Tom Banton, Fraction shorter, outside off. Tom Banton stays in his crease and pushes it towards point. No run there.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Touch fuller, around middle. Jason Roy taps it towards mid on for a single.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, OH CLOSE! A full-length ball, on off. Roy chips it to the right of Holder. The bowler stretches his right hand out but could only get fingertips on it. The batters take a single. It was a very difficult chance though.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Beaten! Good-length delivery, outside off. Jason Roy leans and looks to drive this but gets beaten on the outside edge.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Jason Holder starts with a short ball, around middle. Jason Roy shuffles across and defends it out.Â
Jason Holder to share the new ball.
Sheldon Cottrell to Tom Banton, ! Edgy boundary! On a length, wide of off. Tom Banton looks to drive but he gets a thick outside edge towards the third man fence for a boundary. He gets off the mark with that. 7 runs off the first over!
Sheldon Cottrell to Tom Banton, A length ball, on the pads. Banton tucks it to mid-wicket.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Fuller ball, outside off. Jason Roy leans and drives it past cover. Brandon King chases it and keeps the ball away from the ropes. Three runs taken! Jason Roy and England are up and running!
Review! Kieron Pollard takes it upstairs for an lbw review. The UltraEdge shows no bat is involved. The Ball Tracker shows the ball is missing the wickets and the review goes in vain.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, NOT ! A huge shout for LBW, but the umpire says no. Length ball, around middle and leg. Jason Roy shuffles across and looks to flick it away but misses. The ball deflects off the thigh pads and rolls towards the keeper. Kieron Pollard opts for the review. The replay rolls in. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. Ball Tracker indicates that the ball was missing wickets. The on-field decision stands!
We are set for the clash. West Indies players take the field. Followed by Jason Roy and Tom Banton who walk out to bat for England. Sheldon Cottrell to start with the ball.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Touch shorter, outside off. Jason Roy taps it towards point. Dot ball.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Sheldon Cottrell starts off with a full-length ball, nipping back in on middle. Jason Roy taps it to mid-wicket.Â
PITCH REPORT -Â Keemar Roach says the pitch looks good, it is hard. Mentions the pitch is compact and is a really good one to bat on.Â
Kieron Pollard, the West Indies skipper, says that they are going to field first. Mentions that it looks like a good track, and they will try to use the strong breeze, they don't know what the track has to offer. Adds that there are two changes, Hope and Fabian miss out and Mayers and Domini Drakes get an opportunity. Concludes by saying that they are backing the new guys.
Moeen Ali, the England skipper, is in for a chat. He says, they batted well here last time and are pretty confident to get a good score on the board. Mentions there are two changes to the side. Adds, the West Indies have played really well so far. Ends by saying, he hopes to win it to today to make the final game interesting.
England (Playing XI) - Jason Roy, Tom Banton (WK), James Vince, Moeen Ali (C), Liam Livingstone, Sam Billings (In for Harry Brook), Philip Salt, Chris Jordan (In for George Garton), Adil Rashid, Tymal Mills, Reece Topley.
West Indies (Playing XI) - Brandon King, Kyle Mayers (In for Shai Hope), Rovman Powell, Kieron Pollard (C), Nicholas Pooran (WK), Darren Bravo, Sheldon Cottrell, Dominic Drakes (In for Fabian Allen), Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd. Â
TOSS - West Indies have won the toss and have elected to BOWL first.Â
... MATCH DAY ...
Hello and a warm welcome to the fourth T20I between West Indies and England. The hosts have taken a commanding 2-1 lead in the series and will be looking to wrap things up in this game. England failed to get over the line in the previous game and this becomes a do-or-die encounter for them. We have witnessed an entertaining series so far and we can expect this game to be yet another nail-biter.
Kieron Pollard and his men have been exceptional in the series so far, they have an upper hand coming into this game. They did bring in Rovman Powell in the playing XI last game and that proved to be a blessing as he slammed a hundred and guided West Indies to a powerful total. Pooran played a bold knock as well and put up a great partnership with Powell. They will be hoping to display the same kind of fireworks and clinch the series.
England, on the other hand, were without their skipper Eoin Morgan in the previous game, he has now been ruled out of the series as well. Moeen Ali will continue to lead the side in his absence. A must-win game for them to keep the series alive, however, their bowling has been a bit of a concern and they will look to make amends coming into this game. England have a power-packed side and they are well and truly capable of levelling the series here. Who will come out on top? We will find out. S
England are surely in the driver's seat! They have put a healthy total on the board and have a bright chance to level the series here. Jason Roy got England to a flying start and captain Moeen Ali's knock of 63 helped England get to a score of over 190. England are in a commanding position and will be thinking they can come out and level the series here.Â
Right then! England have to defend a big target of 194! It's not going to be an easy task to do in front of a power-packed batting line. Let's see how the second half turns out. Â
We are ready for the chase!
Moeen Ali is in for a chat. He says, he just gave himself time and that was the key. Adds, the bowlers need to stick to their plans and hope to get some early wickets. Mentions, to stay in the series is massive.
... THE RUN CHASE ...
The hosts started off well by picking an early wicket but lost their way in the middle. They leaked runs and managed another breakthrough only in the 12th over. They did try to take things under control and tried putting some pressure on England with some quick wickets, but they could not carry on till the end. They gave away 59 runs in the last three overs and now face a tough challenge ahead.Â
A powerful batting performance from England! They started powerfully and have ended with some brutal hits as well. Thanks to captain, Moeen Ali, they have put a healthy total of 193 on the board. West Indies are capable of chasing this down. Although, it will not be an easy chase for them.Â
Jason Holder to Sam Billings, ! BANG! Full length, on off. Sam Billings smokes it over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum.Â
Jason Holder to Sam Billings, ! England finsh on a high. This is full, around leg. Billings makes room and smacks it over the bowler's head for another maximum. England end their innings at 193/6.
Jason Holder to Sam Billings, Short ball, on off. Sam Billings looks to heave it across the line but misses. The umpire does not rule it as a wide.Â
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, ! CAUGHT! Moeen Ali tries to start the final over with a bang but holes out instead. A slower, short ball, on off. Ali comes down the track and pulls it towards long on. He does not get the desired distance on it. Romario Shepherd leans forward to gather the ball before it touches the ground.Â
Chris Jordan makes his way out to the middle.Â
Jason Holder to Philip Salt, ! CAUGHT! The hero of the last game goes back on golden duck. Full, on leg. Salt looks to flick it to the leg side but gets it off the leading edge towards cover. Brandon King takes the dolly.
Jason Holder to Sam Billings, Short ball, on off. Billings pulls it to deep square leg for one.
Philip Salt comes to the crease now.Â
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, Full length, on off, pushed to cover for one.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, ! Ali making the most of the extra delivery. It is a full toss, on middle. Ali makes room and puts it into the stands at covers.Â
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, WIDE! Full, sliding down leg. Ali misses his flick. Wide called.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, Off pace, short ball, on off. Ali looks to heave it away but misses.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, WIDE! Slower one, wide outside the tramline. Ali leaves it alone. Wide called.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, ! Up and over! A low full toss, on off. Ali smokes it over the square leg fence. This clear the man in fence with ease.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, Fuller, on middle. Ali clips it through mid-wicket for two.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, WIDE! Ali goes down leg. Romario Shepherd follows him with a full ball. Ali misses his flick and Nicholas Pooran dives to his right to make a brilliant stop. Wide called by the umpire.
Romario Shepherd to Liam Livingstone, ! CAUGHT! A short ball, wide outside off. Liam Livingstone tries to gets into the act but skies it off the outside edge. It goes towards mid on and Brandon King takes the simplest of catches.
Sam Billings is the new man in.Â
Romario Shepherd is brought back into the attack. Â
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, Mix-up but no harm done! Fuller, wide outside off, Ali throws his blade at it only to edge it over short third man for a couple.Â
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, ! Ali goes leg side now and gets the fourth maximum. This is full and on leg. Ali stays inside the crease to nonchalantly flick it over the square leg fence for a biggie.Â
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, ! This is effortless! Hat trick of sixes! Full length, wide outside off. Ali opens his arms and muscles it over the cover fence for a maximum. 150 up for England.
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, ! All the way! Back-to-back sixes. A full-length ball, on off. Ali walks down the track to Holder and powers it over the bowler's head for a biggie.Â
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, ! BANG! A much-needed boundary for England. Full and wide outside off. Ali shuffles across and smokes it over the wide long on fence for a biggie.
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, Fuller, wide outside off. Ali gets it off the splice over backward point for a brace.
Jason Holder (2-0-3-1)Â is back on!
Sheldon Cottrell to Moeen Ali, A short ball, around off. Ali is a bit early in his pull shot. It goes off the top-edge to the left of the bowler. It lands safely and the batters take single. England need boundaries at this point.
Sheldon Cottrell to Moeen Ali, A sharp bouncer, on off. Ali looks to pull it away but misses.
Sheldon Cottrell to Liam Livingstone, A full-length ball, on middle and leg. Liam Livingstone lifts it towards mid on and gets a single.
Sheldon Cottrell to Liam Livingstone, WIDE! Good length, angling down leg. Liam Livingstone gets inside the line and looks to flick it away but misses. Wided.
Sheldon Cottrell to Moeen Ali, Slower one, full length and outside off. Ali hits it to long on for another single.
Sheldon Cottrell to Moeen Ali, A length ball, angling down leg. Ali looks to heave it away but it goes off his pads.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Liam Livingstone, Short ball, on middle. Liam Livingstone shuffles across and pulls it to square leg for one.
Sheldon Cottrell (3-0-29-0)Â is back into the attack.
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Length ball, wide outside off. Ali shuffles across and yet it looked to be very far. But surprisingly the umpire does not signal it as a wide.
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Full length, on off. Ali lofts it towards long off. There is a man stationed there. The batters take a brace.
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Full length, on off, a slower one, Liam Livingstone slogs it to deep mid-wicket. Luckily it lands short and they take a single.
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Full length, on leg. Liam Livingstone gets inside the line and flicks it into the gap at deep square leg. They push hard for two and get two.
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, ! All the way! A short ball, on off. Liam Livingstone stands tall and whacks it over the mid-wicket fence. In fact, this has left the park.Â
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Fuller, on leg. Liam Livingstone nurdles it to mid-wicket.
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, ! Up and away! Fuller ball, around middle. Moeen Ali gets low to sweep this and gets a think top edge over fine leg for a biggie.Â
Akeal Hosein to Liam Livingstone, BYE! A loopy ball full, around off. Liam Livingstone goes for the reverse-sweep again but misses. The ball flies towards Pooran, who fails to grab it as well. The batters steal a bye
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, Quicker, on the pads. Moeen Ali works it away towards fine leg for a single.Â
Akeal Hosein to Liam Livingstone, Outside off, shorter ball. Liam Livingstone pushes it towards cover for a single.Â
Akeal Hosein to Liam Livingstone, Touch fuller, outside off. Liam Livingstone tries to reverse-sweep this but misses.Â
Akeal Hosein to Liam Livingstone, Short, and spinning away from outside off. Liam Livingstone leaves it alone.Â
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Length ball, on the pads. Liam Livingstone tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Fuller ball, outside off. Moeen Ali pushes it to cover for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Swing and a miss! Another back-of-a-length delivery, outside off. Moeen Ali tries to cut it away but gets beaten.Â
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, WIDE! Back of a length, wide of off. Moeen Ali tries to cut it away but fails to reach to the ball. Wide called.Â
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Good-length delivery, outside off. Liam Livingstone taps it towards deep point for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Taking the pace off again, full, outside off. Moeen Ali knocks it down to long off for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Slower ball, outside off, on a length. Liam Livingstone guides it towards point and rotates the strike.Â
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, Touch shorter, outside off. Moeen Ali pushes it mid-wicket off the back foot. Dot to end the over.Â
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, ! Top shot! A loopy ball, full and outside off. Moeen Ali gets low and sweeps this towards fine leg for a boundary.Â
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, WIDE! Firing it down the leg side, Moeen Ali misses his glance, and a wide is called.Â
Akeal Hosein to Liam Livingstone, Shorter, outside off. Liam Livingstone taps it towards cover for a single.Â
Akeal Hosein to James Vince, ! TAKEN! West Indies have taken another wicket here. Two set batsmen are back now! Akeal Hosein strikes this time. A short ball, wide of off. James Vince looks to cut it away but gets a thick outside edge towards the short third man fielder. Kyle Mayers is perfectly stationed there and takes the easiest of catches to dismiss James Vince!
Akeal Hosein to James Vince, Shorter ball, outside off. James Vince cuts it towards cover. Dot ball.Â
Liam Livingstone is the new man in.
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, Short on leg, flicked to short fine leg for a quick single.
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Back of a length, around middle. Moeen Ali tucks it away towards mid-wicket for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to James Vince, Shorter ball, outside off. James Vince pushes it to cover for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Short ball, around middle. Moeen Ali pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. He gets off the mark with that.Â
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! The skipper strikes! The partnership has finally been broken! A length ball, around middle. Jason Roy steps down and looks to heave this away but gets a bottom edge back to the keeper. Nicholas Pooran there takes an easy catch to dismiss the dangerous Jason Roy! Much needed wicket this for West Indies. Moeen Ali is the new man in for England.
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, Short ball, outside off. Roy shuffles across and looks to scoop it away but misses.
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, Length, on the pads, tucked to mid-wicket.
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, Fuller, outside off. James Vince drives it towards deep cover for two runs.Â
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, Once again, wide of off, on a length. James Vince throws his bat again but misses.Â
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, Swing and a miss! Wide of off, on a length. James Vince looks to pushes this away but misses.Â
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, Full in length, outside off. James Vince drives and finds the fielder at mid off.Â
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, ! Cleverly done! Touch fuller, wide of off. James Vince slashes this past the pint fielder for a boundary.Â
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, Fuller ball, outside off. Jason Roy drives it towards deep point for a single. Â
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, WIDE! And again! On a length, wide of off. Jason Roy lest that go through and once again it is called as a wide.Â
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, WIDE! Romario Shepherd goes 'round the wicket, serves a fuller length, way wide of off. Jason Roy leaves it alone and wide is called.Â
DRINKS! England have got to a flying start here! Jason Roy is on the charge! James Vince too has played some fine knocks and is looking solid in the middle. West Indies did manage to get an early wicket, but since then, it's been only boundaries! They will need a few quick wickets here, and stop England from cruising away! Also, Romario Shepherd is back on!
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, Length ball, pushed down to long off for a single.
Kieron Pollard to James Vince, Short ball, on off. Vince pulls it to deep square leg for one.
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, LEG BYE! A length ball, on the pads, at 106 clicks. Roy misses his flick, it goes to square leg off his pads. They collect a leg bye.
Dominic Drakes to Jason Roy, LEG BYE! A full-length ball, outside off. Roy shuffles across and goes for the scoop. The ball hits him on his pad. They collect a leg bye.
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, Short and outside off. Roy chops it to cover but straight to the man.Â
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, Pollard goes wide of the crease and angles it into the pads. Roy defends it out.
Kieron Pollard to James Vince, Full length, on off. Vince pushes it to mid off for a quick single. Makes it to the other end safely.
Kieron Pollard brings himself into the attack.Â
Dominic Drakes to Jason Roy, ! BOOM! This is what Jason Roy is capable of. In not time he racks up his FIFTY. It is short and on off. Roy hits it flat over the mid-wicket fence. This was a quality shot.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, Fuller, on off. Vince pushes it to point for a single.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, Short and outside off, Vince cuts it to point for a quick single.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, Swing and a miss! Back of a length, around off, shaping across. Vince tries to chase it but misses.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, ! BANG! James Vince gets into the act now. This is full and outside off. Vince muscles it over long on. Kieron Pollard tries to go for the blinder but it had enough on it to beat him.Â
Akeal Hosein to Jason Roy, ! A boundary off the last ball to spoil a good over for Hosein. Short and outside off. Roy cuts it hard through point. Boundary.
Akeal Hosein to Jason Roy, Full, on the stumps. Roy makes room and taps it onto the deck.
Akeal Hosein to James Vince, On leg. tucked to fine leg for one.
Akeal Hosein to James Vince, Quicker, short and on the body. Vince pulls it to deep square leg for two runs.
Akeal Hosein to Jason Roy, Flatter and on leg. Roy clips it to mid-wicket for a quick single. The stand moves to 50.
Akeal Hosein to Jason Roy, On off, pushed towards covers.
Akeal Hosein comes to bowl now.Â
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, BEATEN! Good length, outside off, shaping away. Vince looks push it away but misses.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, ! This one flies off the edge. Full length, outside off. Vince throws his blade at it. The ball goes off the outside edge towards third. There is a man in the deep but it even beats him. Quite surprising to see that shot had so much in it.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, A length ball, outside off, shaping across the right-hander. James Vince thinks this should've been a wide but the umpire thinks otherwise.
Dominic Drakes to Jason Roy, On a length, outside off. Roy dabs it to backward point for a quick single.
Dominic Drakes to Jason Roy, ! Streaky! Slower one, wide outside off. Roy gets it more off the splice but over backward point for a boundary. He gets lucky this time.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, Good length, on off. Vince pushes it to cover for a single.
Dominic Drakes comes into the attack.Â
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, ! Roy goes over the top and over the fence. This is overpitched on off. Roy stands tall and smokes it over the long off fence for a maximum. England are 45/1 at the end of the Powerplay!
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, A length ball, on off, pushed to covers for a single.
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, EDGY! Fuller, outside off. Roy inside-edges it towards square leg and scampers across for a quick single.
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, Fuller, on middle and leg. Roy gets an inside edge onto his pads.
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, ! Nicely played. A full-length ball, outside off. Roy plays it off the toe-end and gets a boundary down to third man.Â
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, Back of a length, on middle, Vince drags his pull to square leg for one.
Romario Shepherd comes into the attack now.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, ! BOOM! That's gone on the roof! A length ball, around middle and off. Jason Roy waits for it and heaves it way over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. 17 runs off that over!Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Jason Roy takes the aerial route this time! Much fuller, wide of off. Jason Roy reaches out to it and lofts it over cover for a couple of runs.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, ! Lovely shot! A length ball this time, width on offer. Jason Roy stays in his crease and cuts it past point for the second boundary of the over.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Touch shorter, outside off. Jason Roy dabs it towards point. No run there.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to James Vince, Fuller, wide of off. James Vince leans and drives it towards cover-point for a single.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to James Vince, ! Cut away! Back of a length, outside off. James Vince stands tall and slashes this past point for a boundary.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Another slower ball, angling it on the pads. Jason Roy again tries to flick but misses and gest rapped on the pads.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, On a length, around the pads. Jason Roy backs away once again and looks to glance this but gets beaten and gets hit near the groin area.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Yorker length delivery, on the pads. Jason Roy backs away and squeezes it out.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Fuller ball, around off. Jason Roy pushes it towards cover.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Full toss, around middle. Jason Roy steps down and pulls it through the inner half of his bat towards deep square leg for a brace.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, A stifled appeal for LBW, but the umpire is unmoved! Length ball, nipping back in on the pads. Jason Roy tries to glance this away but misses and gets rapped on the pads. Probably sliding down leg.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to James Vince, Edged but just short! Another length ball, outside off, slower ball. James Vince hangs back and looks to push this away, but gets a slight outside edge. The ball flies and falls just short of Nicholas Pooran behind the stumps.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to James Vince, Swing and a miss! Length, wide of off this time. James Vince leans and looks to drive this, but misses.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Touch fuller again, around middle. Jason Roy knocks it towards mid on for a single.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Full length, outside off. Roy drives it to cover, but not in the gap.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Sheldon Cottrell fires in a full ball, on off. Roy digs it out towards mid off.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, ! Top shot! Sheldon Cottrell overpitches this one, outside off. Jason Roy presses forward and drives it beautifully past mid off for a boundary.Â
James Vince comes in at number 3. He is out earlier than he would've expected. Can he stick around for long?
Jason Holder to Tom Banton, ! TAKEN! Jason Holder draws first blood! It is Tom Banton who walks back early to the hut. Short ball, around off. Tom Banton steps down the pitch and looks to heave this over mid on. But he manages to get a top edge to Kyle Mayers at mid on, who pouches it comfortably.Â
Jason Holder to Tom Banton, Fraction shorter, outside off. Tom Banton stays in his crease and pushes it towards point. No run there.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Touch fuller, around middle. Jason Roy taps it towards mid on for a single.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, OH CLOSE! A full-length ball, on off. Roy chips it to the right of Holder. The bowler stretches his right hand out but could only get fingertips on it. The batters take a single. It was a very difficult chance though.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Beaten! Good-length delivery, outside off. Jason Roy leans and looks to drive this but gets beaten on the outside edge.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Jason Holder starts with a short ball, around middle. Jason Roy shuffles across and defends it out.Â
Jason Holder to share the new ball.
Sheldon Cottrell to Tom Banton, ! Edgy boundary! On a length, wide of off. Tom Banton looks to drive but he gets a thick outside edge towards the third man fence for a boundary. He gets off the mark with that. 7 runs off the first over!
Sheldon Cottrell to Tom Banton, A length ball, on the pads. Banton tucks it to mid-wicket.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Fuller ball, outside off. Jason Roy leans and drives it past cover. Brandon King chases it and keeps the ball away from the ropes. Three runs taken! Jason Roy and England are up and running!
Review! Kieron Pollard takes it upstairs for an lbw review. The UltraEdge shows no bat is involved. The Ball Tracker shows the ball is missing the wickets and the review goes in vain.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, NOT ! A huge shout for LBW, but the umpire says no. Length ball, around middle and leg. Jason Roy shuffles across and looks to flick it away but misses. The ball deflects off the thigh pads and rolls towards the keeper. Kieron Pollard opts for the review. The replay rolls in. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. Ball Tracker indicates that the ball was missing wickets. The on-field decision stands!
We are set for the clash. West Indies players take the field. Followed by Jason Roy and Tom Banton who walk out to bat for England. Sheldon Cottrell to start with the ball.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Touch shorter, outside off. Jason Roy taps it towards point. Dot ball.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Sheldon Cottrell starts off with a full-length ball, nipping back in on middle. Jason Roy taps it to mid-wicket.Â
PITCH REPORT -Â Keemar Roach says the pitch looks good, it is hard. Mentions the pitch is compact and is a really good one to bat on.Â
Kieron Pollard, the West Indies skipper, says that they are going to field first. Mentions that it looks like a good track, and they will try to use the strong breeze, they don't know what the track has to offer. Adds that there are two changes, Hope and Fabian miss out and Mayers and Domini Drakes get an opportunity. Concludes by saying that they are backing the new guys.
Moeen Ali, the England skipper, is in for a chat. He says, they batted well here last time and are pretty confident to get a good score on the board. Mentions there are two changes to the side. Adds, the West Indies have played really well so far. Ends by saying, he hopes to win it to today to make the final game interesting.
England (Playing XI) - Jason Roy, Tom Banton (WK), James Vince, Moeen Ali (C), Liam Livingstone, Sam Billings (In for Harry Brook), Philip Salt, Chris Jordan (In for George Garton), Adil Rashid, Tymal Mills, Reece Topley.
West Indies (Playing XI) - Brandon King, Kyle Mayers (In for Shai Hope), Rovman Powell, Kieron Pollard (C), Nicholas Pooran (WK), Darren Bravo, Sheldon Cottrell, Dominic Drakes (In for Fabian Allen), Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd. Â
TOSS - West Indies have won the toss and have elected to BOWL first.Â
... MATCH DAY ...
Hello and a warm welcome to the fourth T20I between West Indies and England. The hosts have taken a commanding 2-1 lead in the series and will be looking to wrap things up in this game. England failed to get over the line in the previous game and this becomes a do-or-die encounter for them. We have witnessed an entertaining series so far and we can expect this game to be yet another nail-biter.
Kieron Pollard and his men have been exceptional in the series so far, they have an upper hand coming into this game. They did bring in Rovman Powell in the playing XI last game and that proved to be a blessing as he slammed a hundred and guided West Indies to a powerful total. Pooran played a bold knock as well and put up a great partnership with Powell. They will be hoping to display the same kind of fireworks and clinch the series.
England, on the other hand, were without their skipper Eoin Morgan in the previous game, he has now been ruled out of the series as well. Moeen Ali will continue to lead the side in his absence. A must-win game for them to keep the series alive, however, their bowling has been a bit of a concern and they will look to make amends coming into this game. England have a power-packed side and they are well and truly capable of levelling the series here. Who will come out on top? We will find out. S
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West Indies
159/5(20 Overs)
England are surely in the driver's seat! They have put a healthy total on the board and have a bright chance to level the series here. Jason Roy got England to a flying start and captain Moeen Ali's knock of 63 helped England get to a score of over 190. England are in a commanding position and will be thinking they can come out and level the series here.Â
Right then! England have to defend a big target of 194! It's not going to be an easy task to do in front of a power-packed batting line. Let's see how the second half turns out. Â
We are ready for the chase!
Moeen Ali is in for a chat. He says, he just gave himself time and that was the key. Adds, the bowlers need to stick to their plans and hope to get some early wickets. Mentions, to stay in the series is massive.
... THE RUN CHASE ...
The hosts started off well by picking an early wicket but lost their way in the middle. They leaked runs and managed another breakthrough only in the 12th over. They did try to take things under control and tried putting some pressure on England with some quick wickets, but they could not carry on till the end. They gave away 59 runs in the last three overs and now face a tough challenge ahead.Â
A powerful batting performance from England! They started powerfully and have ended with some brutal hits as well. Thanks to captain, Moeen Ali, they have put a healthy total of 193 on the board. West Indies are capable of chasing this down. Although, it will not be an easy chase for them.Â
Jason Holder to Sam Billings, ! BANG! Full length, on off. Sam Billings smokes it over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum.Â
Jason Holder to Sam Billings, ! England finsh on a high. This is full, around leg. Billings makes room and smacks it over the bowler's head for another maximum. England end their innings at 193/6.
Jason Holder to Sam Billings, Short ball, on off. Sam Billings looks to heave it across the line but misses. The umpire does not rule it as a wide.Â
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, ! CAUGHT! Moeen Ali tries to start the final over with a bang but holes out instead. A slower, short ball, on off. Ali comes down the track and pulls it towards long on. He does not get the desired distance on it. Romario Shepherd leans forward to gather the ball before it touches the ground.Â
Chris Jordan makes his way out to the middle.Â
Jason Holder to Philip Salt, ! CAUGHT! The hero of the last game goes back on golden duck. Full, on leg. Salt looks to flick it to the leg side but gets it off the leading edge towards cover. Brandon King takes the dolly.
Jason Holder to Sam Billings, Short ball, on off. Billings pulls it to deep square leg for one.
Philip Salt comes to the crease now.Â
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, Full length, on off, pushed to cover for one.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, ! Ali making the most of the extra delivery. It is a full toss, on middle. Ali makes room and puts it into the stands at covers.Â
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, WIDE! Full, sliding down leg. Ali misses his flick. Wide called.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, Off pace, short ball, on off. Ali looks to heave it away but misses.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, WIDE! Slower one, wide outside the tramline. Ali leaves it alone. Wide called.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, ! Up and over! A low full toss, on off. Ali smokes it over the square leg fence. This clear the man in fence with ease.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, Fuller, on middle. Ali clips it through mid-wicket for two.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, WIDE! Ali goes down leg. Romario Shepherd follows him with a full ball. Ali misses his flick and Nicholas Pooran dives to his right to make a brilliant stop. Wide called by the umpire.
Romario Shepherd to Liam Livingstone, ! CAUGHT! A short ball, wide outside off. Liam Livingstone tries to gets into the act but skies it off the outside edge. It goes towards mid on and Brandon King takes the simplest of catches.
Sam Billings is the new man in.Â
Romario Shepherd is brought back into the attack. Â
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, Mix-up but no harm done! Fuller, wide outside off, Ali throws his blade at it only to edge it over short third man for a couple.Â
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, ! Ali goes leg side now and gets the fourth maximum. This is full and on leg. Ali stays inside the crease to nonchalantly flick it over the square leg fence for a biggie.Â
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, ! This is effortless! Hat trick of sixes! Full length, wide outside off. Ali opens his arms and muscles it over the cover fence for a maximum. 150 up for England.
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, ! All the way! Back-to-back sixes. A full-length ball, on off. Ali walks down the track to Holder and powers it over the bowler's head for a biggie.Â
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, ! BANG! A much-needed boundary for England. Full and wide outside off. Ali shuffles across and smokes it over the wide long on fence for a biggie.
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, Fuller, wide outside off. Ali gets it off the splice over backward point for a brace.
Jason Holder (2-0-3-1)Â is back on!
Sheldon Cottrell to Moeen Ali, A short ball, around off. Ali is a bit early in his pull shot. It goes off the top-edge to the left of the bowler. It lands safely and the batters take single. England need boundaries at this point.
Sheldon Cottrell to Moeen Ali, A sharp bouncer, on off. Ali looks to pull it away but misses.
Sheldon Cottrell to Liam Livingstone, A full-length ball, on middle and leg. Liam Livingstone lifts it towards mid on and gets a single.
Sheldon Cottrell to Liam Livingstone, WIDE! Good length, angling down leg. Liam Livingstone gets inside the line and looks to flick it away but misses. Wided.
Sheldon Cottrell to Moeen Ali, Slower one, full length and outside off. Ali hits it to long on for another single.
Sheldon Cottrell to Moeen Ali, A length ball, angling down leg. Ali looks to heave it away but it goes off his pads.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Liam Livingstone, Short ball, on middle. Liam Livingstone shuffles across and pulls it to square leg for one.
Sheldon Cottrell (3-0-29-0)Â is back into the attack.
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Length ball, wide outside off. Ali shuffles across and yet it looked to be very far. But surprisingly the umpire does not signal it as a wide.
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Full length, on off. Ali lofts it towards long off. There is a man stationed there. The batters take a brace.
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Full length, on off, a slower one, Liam Livingstone slogs it to deep mid-wicket. Luckily it lands short and they take a single.
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Full length, on leg. Liam Livingstone gets inside the line and flicks it into the gap at deep square leg. They push hard for two and get two.
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, ! All the way! A short ball, on off. Liam Livingstone stands tall and whacks it over the mid-wicket fence. In fact, this has left the park.Â
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Fuller, on leg. Liam Livingstone nurdles it to mid-wicket.
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, ! Up and away! Fuller ball, around middle. Moeen Ali gets low to sweep this and gets a think top edge over fine leg for a biggie.Â
Akeal Hosein to Liam Livingstone, BYE! A loopy ball full, around off. Liam Livingstone goes for the reverse-sweep again but misses. The ball flies towards Pooran, who fails to grab it as well. The batters steal a bye
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, Quicker, on the pads. Moeen Ali works it away towards fine leg for a single.Â
Akeal Hosein to Liam Livingstone, Outside off, shorter ball. Liam Livingstone pushes it towards cover for a single.Â
Akeal Hosein to Liam Livingstone, Touch fuller, outside off. Liam Livingstone tries to reverse-sweep this but misses.Â
Akeal Hosein to Liam Livingstone, Short, and spinning away from outside off. Liam Livingstone leaves it alone.Â
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Length ball, on the pads. Liam Livingstone tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Fuller ball, outside off. Moeen Ali pushes it to cover for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Swing and a miss! Another back-of-a-length delivery, outside off. Moeen Ali tries to cut it away but gets beaten.Â
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, WIDE! Back of a length, wide of off. Moeen Ali tries to cut it away but fails to reach to the ball. Wide called.Â
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Good-length delivery, outside off. Liam Livingstone taps it towards deep point for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Taking the pace off again, full, outside off. Moeen Ali knocks it down to long off for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Slower ball, outside off, on a length. Liam Livingstone guides it towards point and rotates the strike.Â
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, Touch shorter, outside off. Moeen Ali pushes it mid-wicket off the back foot. Dot to end the over.Â
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, ! Top shot! A loopy ball, full and outside off. Moeen Ali gets low and sweeps this towards fine leg for a boundary.Â
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, WIDE! Firing it down the leg side, Moeen Ali misses his glance, and a wide is called.Â
Akeal Hosein to Liam Livingstone, Shorter, outside off. Liam Livingstone taps it towards cover for a single.Â
Akeal Hosein to James Vince, ! TAKEN! West Indies have taken another wicket here. Two set batsmen are back now! Akeal Hosein strikes this time. A short ball, wide of off. James Vince looks to cut it away but gets a thick outside edge towards the short third man fielder. Kyle Mayers is perfectly stationed there and takes the easiest of catches to dismiss James Vince!
Akeal Hosein to James Vince, Shorter ball, outside off. James Vince cuts it towards cover. Dot ball.Â
Liam Livingstone is the new man in.
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, Short on leg, flicked to short fine leg for a quick single.
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Back of a length, around middle. Moeen Ali tucks it away towards mid-wicket for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to James Vince, Shorter ball, outside off. James Vince pushes it to cover for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Short ball, around middle. Moeen Ali pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. He gets off the mark with that.Â
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! The skipper strikes! The partnership has finally been broken! A length ball, around middle. Jason Roy steps down and looks to heave this away but gets a bottom edge back to the keeper. Nicholas Pooran there takes an easy catch to dismiss the dangerous Jason Roy! Much needed wicket this for West Indies. Moeen Ali is the new man in for England.
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, Short ball, outside off. Roy shuffles across and looks to scoop it away but misses.
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, Length, on the pads, tucked to mid-wicket.
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, Fuller, outside off. James Vince drives it towards deep cover for two runs.Â
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, Once again, wide of off, on a length. James Vince throws his bat again but misses.Â
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, Swing and a miss! Wide of off, on a length. James Vince looks to pushes this away but misses.Â
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, Full in length, outside off. James Vince drives and finds the fielder at mid off.Â
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, ! Cleverly done! Touch fuller, wide of off. James Vince slashes this past the pint fielder for a boundary.Â
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, Fuller ball, outside off. Jason Roy drives it towards deep point for a single. Â
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, WIDE! And again! On a length, wide of off. Jason Roy lest that go through and once again it is called as a wide.Â
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, WIDE! Romario Shepherd goes 'round the wicket, serves a fuller length, way wide of off. Jason Roy leaves it alone and wide is called.Â
DRINKS! England have got to a flying start here! Jason Roy is on the charge! James Vince too has played some fine knocks and is looking solid in the middle. West Indies did manage to get an early wicket, but since then, it's been only boundaries! They will need a few quick wickets here, and stop England from cruising away! Also, Romario Shepherd is back on!
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, Length ball, pushed down to long off for a single.
Kieron Pollard to James Vince, Short ball, on off. Vince pulls it to deep square leg for one.
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, LEG BYE! A length ball, on the pads, at 106 clicks. Roy misses his flick, it goes to square leg off his pads. They collect a leg bye.
Dominic Drakes to Jason Roy, LEG BYE! A full-length ball, outside off. Roy shuffles across and goes for the scoop. The ball hits him on his pad. They collect a leg bye.
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, Short and outside off. Roy chops it to cover but straight to the man.Â
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, Pollard goes wide of the crease and angles it into the pads. Roy defends it out.
Kieron Pollard to James Vince, Full length, on off. Vince pushes it to mid off for a quick single. Makes it to the other end safely.
Kieron Pollard brings himself into the attack.Â
Dominic Drakes to Jason Roy, ! BOOM! This is what Jason Roy is capable of. In not time he racks up his FIFTY. It is short and on off. Roy hits it flat over the mid-wicket fence. This was a quality shot.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, Fuller, on off. Vince pushes it to point for a single.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, Short and outside off, Vince cuts it to point for a quick single.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, Swing and a miss! Back of a length, around off, shaping across. Vince tries to chase it but misses.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, ! BANG! James Vince gets into the act now. This is full and outside off. Vince muscles it over long on. Kieron Pollard tries to go for the blinder but it had enough on it to beat him.Â
Akeal Hosein to Jason Roy, ! A boundary off the last ball to spoil a good over for Hosein. Short and outside off. Roy cuts it hard through point. Boundary.
Akeal Hosein to Jason Roy, Full, on the stumps. Roy makes room and taps it onto the deck.
Akeal Hosein to James Vince, On leg. tucked to fine leg for one.
Akeal Hosein to James Vince, Quicker, short and on the body. Vince pulls it to deep square leg for two runs.
Akeal Hosein to Jason Roy, Flatter and on leg. Roy clips it to mid-wicket for a quick single. The stand moves to 50.
Akeal Hosein to Jason Roy, On off, pushed towards covers.
Akeal Hosein comes to bowl now.Â
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, BEATEN! Good length, outside off, shaping away. Vince looks push it away but misses.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, ! This one flies off the edge. Full length, outside off. Vince throws his blade at it. The ball goes off the outside edge towards third. There is a man in the deep but it even beats him. Quite surprising to see that shot had so much in it.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, A length ball, outside off, shaping across the right-hander. James Vince thinks this should've been a wide but the umpire thinks otherwise.
Dominic Drakes to Jason Roy, On a length, outside off. Roy dabs it to backward point for a quick single.
Dominic Drakes to Jason Roy, ! Streaky! Slower one, wide outside off. Roy gets it more off the splice but over backward point for a boundary. He gets lucky this time.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, Good length, on off. Vince pushes it to cover for a single.
Dominic Drakes comes into the attack.Â
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, ! Roy goes over the top and over the fence. This is overpitched on off. Roy stands tall and smokes it over the long off fence for a maximum. England are 45/1 at the end of the Powerplay!
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, A length ball, on off, pushed to covers for a single.
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, EDGY! Fuller, outside off. Roy inside-edges it towards square leg and scampers across for a quick single.
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, Fuller, on middle and leg. Roy gets an inside edge onto his pads.
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, ! Nicely played. A full-length ball, outside off. Roy plays it off the toe-end and gets a boundary down to third man.Â
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, Back of a length, on middle, Vince drags his pull to square leg for one.
Romario Shepherd comes into the attack now.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, ! BOOM! That's gone on the roof! A length ball, around middle and off. Jason Roy waits for it and heaves it way over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. 17 runs off that over!Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Jason Roy takes the aerial route this time! Much fuller, wide of off. Jason Roy reaches out to it and lofts it over cover for a couple of runs.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, ! Lovely shot! A length ball this time, width on offer. Jason Roy stays in his crease and cuts it past point for the second boundary of the over.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Touch shorter, outside off. Jason Roy dabs it towards point. No run there.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to James Vince, Fuller, wide of off. James Vince leans and drives it towards cover-point for a single.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to James Vince, ! Cut away! Back of a length, outside off. James Vince stands tall and slashes this past point for a boundary.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Another slower ball, angling it on the pads. Jason Roy again tries to flick but misses and gest rapped on the pads.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, On a length, around the pads. Jason Roy backs away once again and looks to glance this but gets beaten and gets hit near the groin area.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Yorker length delivery, on the pads. Jason Roy backs away and squeezes it out.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Fuller ball, around off. Jason Roy pushes it towards cover.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Full toss, around middle. Jason Roy steps down and pulls it through the inner half of his bat towards deep square leg for a brace.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, A stifled appeal for LBW, but the umpire is unmoved! Length ball, nipping back in on the pads. Jason Roy tries to glance this away but misses and gets rapped on the pads. Probably sliding down leg.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to James Vince, Edged but just short! Another length ball, outside off, slower ball. James Vince hangs back and looks to push this away, but gets a slight outside edge. The ball flies and falls just short of Nicholas Pooran behind the stumps.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to James Vince, Swing and a miss! Length, wide of off this time. James Vince leans and looks to drive this, but misses.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Touch fuller again, around middle. Jason Roy knocks it towards mid on for a single.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Full length, outside off. Roy drives it to cover, but not in the gap.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Sheldon Cottrell fires in a full ball, on off. Roy digs it out towards mid off.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, ! Top shot! Sheldon Cottrell overpitches this one, outside off. Jason Roy presses forward and drives it beautifully past mid off for a boundary.Â
James Vince comes in at number 3. He is out earlier than he would've expected. Can he stick around for long?
Jason Holder to Tom Banton, ! TAKEN! Jason Holder draws first blood! It is Tom Banton who walks back early to the hut. Short ball, around off. Tom Banton steps down the pitch and looks to heave this over mid on. But he manages to get a top edge to Kyle Mayers at mid on, who pouches it comfortably.Â
Jason Holder to Tom Banton, Fraction shorter, outside off. Tom Banton stays in his crease and pushes it towards point. No run there.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Touch fuller, around middle. Jason Roy taps it towards mid on for a single.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, OH CLOSE! A full-length ball, on off. Roy chips it to the right of Holder. The bowler stretches his right hand out but could only get fingertips on it. The batters take a single. It was a very difficult chance though.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Beaten! Good-length delivery, outside off. Jason Roy leans and looks to drive this but gets beaten on the outside edge.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Jason Holder starts with a short ball, around middle. Jason Roy shuffles across and defends it out.Â
Jason Holder to share the new ball.
Sheldon Cottrell to Tom Banton, ! Edgy boundary! On a length, wide of off. Tom Banton looks to drive but he gets a thick outside edge towards the third man fence for a boundary. He gets off the mark with that. 7 runs off the first over!
Sheldon Cottrell to Tom Banton, A length ball, on the pads. Banton tucks it to mid-wicket.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Fuller ball, outside off. Jason Roy leans and drives it past cover. Brandon King chases it and keeps the ball away from the ropes. Three runs taken! Jason Roy and England are up and running!
Review! Kieron Pollard takes it upstairs for an lbw review. The UltraEdge shows no bat is involved. The Ball Tracker shows the ball is missing the wickets and the review goes in vain.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, NOT ! A huge shout for LBW, but the umpire says no. Length ball, around middle and leg. Jason Roy shuffles across and looks to flick it away but misses. The ball deflects off the thigh pads and rolls towards the keeper. Kieron Pollard opts for the review. The replay rolls in. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. Ball Tracker indicates that the ball was missing wickets. The on-field decision stands!
We are set for the clash. West Indies players take the field. Followed by Jason Roy and Tom Banton who walk out to bat for England. Sheldon Cottrell to start with the ball.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Touch shorter, outside off. Jason Roy taps it towards point. Dot ball.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Sheldon Cottrell starts off with a full-length ball, nipping back in on middle. Jason Roy taps it to mid-wicket.Â
PITCH REPORT -Â Keemar Roach says the pitch looks good, it is hard. Mentions the pitch is compact and is a really good one to bat on.Â
Kieron Pollard, the West Indies skipper, says that they are going to field first. Mentions that it looks like a good track, and they will try to use the strong breeze, they don't know what the track has to offer. Adds that there are two changes, Hope and Fabian miss out and Mayers and Domini Drakes get an opportunity. Concludes by saying that they are backing the new guys.
Moeen Ali, the England skipper, is in for a chat. He says, they batted well here last time and are pretty confident to get a good score on the board. Mentions there are two changes to the side. Adds, the West Indies have played really well so far. Ends by saying, he hopes to win it to today to make the final game interesting.
England (Playing XI) - Jason Roy, Tom Banton (WK), James Vince, Moeen Ali (C), Liam Livingstone, Sam Billings (In for Harry Brook), Philip Salt, Chris Jordan (In for George Garton), Adil Rashid, Tymal Mills, Reece Topley.
West Indies (Playing XI) - Brandon King, Kyle Mayers (In for Shai Hope), Rovman Powell, Kieron Pollard (C), Nicholas Pooran (WK), Darren Bravo, Sheldon Cottrell, Dominic Drakes (In for Fabian Allen), Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd. Â
TOSS - West Indies have won the toss and have elected to BOWL first.Â
... MATCH DAY ...
Hello and a warm welcome to the fourth T20I between West Indies and England. The hosts have taken a commanding 2-1 lead in the series and will be looking to wrap things up in this game. England failed to get over the line in the previous game and this becomes a do-or-die encounter for them. We have witnessed an entertaining series so far and we can expect this game to be yet another nail-biter.
Kieron Pollard and his men have been exceptional in the series so far, they have an upper hand coming into this game. They did bring in Rovman Powell in the playing XI last game and that proved to be a blessing as he slammed a hundred and guided West Indies to a powerful total. Pooran played a bold knock as well and put up a great partnership with Powell. They will be hoping to display the same kind of fireworks and clinch the series.
England, on the other hand, were without their skipper Eoin Morgan in the previous game, he has now been ruled out of the series as well. Moeen Ali will continue to lead the side in his absence. A must-win game for them to keep the series alive, however, their bowling has been a bit of a concern and they will look to make amends coming into this game. England have a power-packed side and they are well and truly capable of levelling the series here. Who will come out on top? We will find out. S
England are surely in the driver's seat! They have put a healthy total on the board and have a bright chance to level the series here. Jason Roy got England to a flying start and captain Moeen Ali's knock of 63 helped England get to a score of over 190. England are in a commanding position and will be thinking they can come out and level the series here.Â
Right then! England have to defend a big target of 194! It's not going to be an easy task to do in front of a power-packed batting line. Let's see how the second half turns out. Â
We are ready for the chase!
Moeen Ali is in for a chat. He says, he just gave himself time and that was the key. Adds, the bowlers need to stick to their plans and hope to get some early wickets. Mentions, to stay in the series is massive.
... THE RUN CHASE ...
The hosts started off well by picking an early wicket but lost their way in the middle. They leaked runs and managed another breakthrough only in the 12th over. They did try to take things under control and tried putting some pressure on England with some quick wickets, but they could not carry on till the end. They gave away 59 runs in the last three overs and now face a tough challenge ahead.Â
A powerful batting performance from England! They started powerfully and have ended with some brutal hits as well. Thanks to captain, Moeen Ali, they have put a healthy total of 193 on the board. West Indies are capable of chasing this down. Although, it will not be an easy chase for them.Â
Jason Holder to Sam Billings, ! BANG! Full length, on off. Sam Billings smokes it over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum.Â
Jason Holder to Sam Billings, ! England finsh on a high. This is full, around leg. Billings makes room and smacks it over the bowler's head for another maximum. England end their innings at 193/6.
Jason Holder to Sam Billings, Short ball, on off. Sam Billings looks to heave it across the line but misses. The umpire does not rule it as a wide.Â
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, ! CAUGHT! Moeen Ali tries to start the final over with a bang but holes out instead. A slower, short ball, on off. Ali comes down the track and pulls it towards long on. He does not get the desired distance on it. Romario Shepherd leans forward to gather the ball before it touches the ground.Â
Chris Jordan makes his way out to the middle.Â
Jason Holder to Philip Salt, ! CAUGHT! The hero of the last game goes back on golden duck. Full, on leg. Salt looks to flick it to the leg side but gets it off the leading edge towards cover. Brandon King takes the dolly.
Jason Holder to Sam Billings, Short ball, on off. Billings pulls it to deep square leg for one.
Philip Salt comes to the crease now.Â
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, Full length, on off, pushed to cover for one.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, ! Ali making the most of the extra delivery. It is a full toss, on middle. Ali makes room and puts it into the stands at covers.Â
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, WIDE! Full, sliding down leg. Ali misses his flick. Wide called.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, Off pace, short ball, on off. Ali looks to heave it away but misses.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, WIDE! Slower one, wide outside the tramline. Ali leaves it alone. Wide called.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, ! Up and over! A low full toss, on off. Ali smokes it over the square leg fence. This clear the man in fence with ease.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, Fuller, on middle. Ali clips it through mid-wicket for two.
Romario Shepherd to Moeen Ali, WIDE! Ali goes down leg. Romario Shepherd follows him with a full ball. Ali misses his flick and Nicholas Pooran dives to his right to make a brilliant stop. Wide called by the umpire.
Romario Shepherd to Liam Livingstone, ! CAUGHT! A short ball, wide outside off. Liam Livingstone tries to gets into the act but skies it off the outside edge. It goes towards mid on and Brandon King takes the simplest of catches.
Sam Billings is the new man in.Â
Romario Shepherd is brought back into the attack. Â
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, Mix-up but no harm done! Fuller, wide outside off, Ali throws his blade at it only to edge it over short third man for a couple.Â
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, ! Ali goes leg side now and gets the fourth maximum. This is full and on leg. Ali stays inside the crease to nonchalantly flick it over the square leg fence for a biggie.Â
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, ! This is effortless! Hat trick of sixes! Full length, wide outside off. Ali opens his arms and muscles it over the cover fence for a maximum. 150 up for England.
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, ! All the way! Back-to-back sixes. A full-length ball, on off. Ali walks down the track to Holder and powers it over the bowler's head for a biggie.Â
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, ! BANG! A much-needed boundary for England. Full and wide outside off. Ali shuffles across and smokes it over the wide long on fence for a biggie.
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, Fuller, wide outside off. Ali gets it off the splice over backward point for a brace.
Jason Holder (2-0-3-1)Â is back on!
Sheldon Cottrell to Moeen Ali, A short ball, around off. Ali is a bit early in his pull shot. It goes off the top-edge to the left of the bowler. It lands safely and the batters take single. England need boundaries at this point.
Sheldon Cottrell to Moeen Ali, A sharp bouncer, on off. Ali looks to pull it away but misses.
Sheldon Cottrell to Liam Livingstone, A full-length ball, on middle and leg. Liam Livingstone lifts it towards mid on and gets a single.
Sheldon Cottrell to Liam Livingstone, WIDE! Good length, angling down leg. Liam Livingstone gets inside the line and looks to flick it away but misses. Wided.
Sheldon Cottrell to Moeen Ali, Slower one, full length and outside off. Ali hits it to long on for another single.
Sheldon Cottrell to Moeen Ali, A length ball, angling down leg. Ali looks to heave it away but it goes off his pads.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Liam Livingstone, Short ball, on middle. Liam Livingstone shuffles across and pulls it to square leg for one.
Sheldon Cottrell (3-0-29-0)Â is back into the attack.
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Length ball, wide outside off. Ali shuffles across and yet it looked to be very far. But surprisingly the umpire does not signal it as a wide.
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Full length, on off. Ali lofts it towards long off. There is a man stationed there. The batters take a brace.
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Full length, on off, a slower one, Liam Livingstone slogs it to deep mid-wicket. Luckily it lands short and they take a single.
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Full length, on leg. Liam Livingstone gets inside the line and flicks it into the gap at deep square leg. They push hard for two and get two.
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, ! All the way! A short ball, on off. Liam Livingstone stands tall and whacks it over the mid-wicket fence. In fact, this has left the park.Â
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Fuller, on leg. Liam Livingstone nurdles it to mid-wicket.
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, ! Up and away! Fuller ball, around middle. Moeen Ali gets low to sweep this and gets a think top edge over fine leg for a biggie.Â
Akeal Hosein to Liam Livingstone, BYE! A loopy ball full, around off. Liam Livingstone goes for the reverse-sweep again but misses. The ball flies towards Pooran, who fails to grab it as well. The batters steal a bye
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, Quicker, on the pads. Moeen Ali works it away towards fine leg for a single.Â
Akeal Hosein to Liam Livingstone, Outside off, shorter ball. Liam Livingstone pushes it towards cover for a single.Â
Akeal Hosein to Liam Livingstone, Touch fuller, outside off. Liam Livingstone tries to reverse-sweep this but misses.Â
Akeal Hosein to Liam Livingstone, Short, and spinning away from outside off. Liam Livingstone leaves it alone.Â
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Length ball, on the pads. Liam Livingstone tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Fuller ball, outside off. Moeen Ali pushes it to cover for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Swing and a miss! Another back-of-a-length delivery, outside off. Moeen Ali tries to cut it away but gets beaten.Â
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, WIDE! Back of a length, wide of off. Moeen Ali tries to cut it away but fails to reach to the ball. Wide called.Â
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Good-length delivery, outside off. Liam Livingstone taps it towards deep point for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Taking the pace off again, full, outside off. Moeen Ali knocks it down to long off for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to Liam Livingstone, Slower ball, outside off, on a length. Liam Livingstone guides it towards point and rotates the strike.Â
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, Touch shorter, outside off. Moeen Ali pushes it mid-wicket off the back foot. Dot to end the over.Â
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, ! Top shot! A loopy ball, full and outside off. Moeen Ali gets low and sweeps this towards fine leg for a boundary.Â
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, WIDE! Firing it down the leg side, Moeen Ali misses his glance, and a wide is called.Â
Akeal Hosein to Liam Livingstone, Shorter, outside off. Liam Livingstone taps it towards cover for a single.Â
Akeal Hosein to James Vince, ! TAKEN! West Indies have taken another wicket here. Two set batsmen are back now! Akeal Hosein strikes this time. A short ball, wide of off. James Vince looks to cut it away but gets a thick outside edge towards the short third man fielder. Kyle Mayers is perfectly stationed there and takes the easiest of catches to dismiss James Vince!
Akeal Hosein to James Vince, Shorter ball, outside off. James Vince cuts it towards cover. Dot ball.Â
Liam Livingstone is the new man in.
Akeal Hosein to Moeen Ali, Short on leg, flicked to short fine leg for a quick single.
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Back of a length, around middle. Moeen Ali tucks it away towards mid-wicket for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to James Vince, Shorter ball, outside off. James Vince pushes it to cover for a single.Â
Kieron Pollard to Moeen Ali, Short ball, around middle. Moeen Ali pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. He gets off the mark with that.Â
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! The skipper strikes! The partnership has finally been broken! A length ball, around middle. Jason Roy steps down and looks to heave this away but gets a bottom edge back to the keeper. Nicholas Pooran there takes an easy catch to dismiss the dangerous Jason Roy! Much needed wicket this for West Indies. Moeen Ali is the new man in for England.
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, Short ball, outside off. Roy shuffles across and looks to scoop it away but misses.
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, Length, on the pads, tucked to mid-wicket.
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, Fuller, outside off. James Vince drives it towards deep cover for two runs.Â
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, Once again, wide of off, on a length. James Vince throws his bat again but misses.Â
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, Swing and a miss! Wide of off, on a length. James Vince looks to pushes this away but misses.Â
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, Full in length, outside off. James Vince drives and finds the fielder at mid off.Â
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, ! Cleverly done! Touch fuller, wide of off. James Vince slashes this past the pint fielder for a boundary.Â
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, Fuller ball, outside off. Jason Roy drives it towards deep point for a single. Â
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, WIDE! And again! On a length, wide of off. Jason Roy lest that go through and once again it is called as a wide.Â
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, WIDE! Romario Shepherd goes 'round the wicket, serves a fuller length, way wide of off. Jason Roy leaves it alone and wide is called.Â
DRINKS! England have got to a flying start here! Jason Roy is on the charge! James Vince too has played some fine knocks and is looking solid in the middle. West Indies did manage to get an early wicket, but since then, it's been only boundaries! They will need a few quick wickets here, and stop England from cruising away! Also, Romario Shepherd is back on!
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, Length ball, pushed down to long off for a single.
Kieron Pollard to James Vince, Short ball, on off. Vince pulls it to deep square leg for one.
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, LEG BYE! A length ball, on the pads, at 106 clicks. Roy misses his flick, it goes to square leg off his pads. They collect a leg bye.
Dominic Drakes to Jason Roy, LEG BYE! A full-length ball, outside off. Roy shuffles across and goes for the scoop. The ball hits him on his pad. They collect a leg bye.
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, Short and outside off. Roy chops it to cover but straight to the man.Â
Kieron Pollard to Jason Roy, Pollard goes wide of the crease and angles it into the pads. Roy defends it out.
Kieron Pollard to James Vince, Full length, on off. Vince pushes it to mid off for a quick single. Makes it to the other end safely.
Kieron Pollard brings himself into the attack.Â
Dominic Drakes to Jason Roy, ! BOOM! This is what Jason Roy is capable of. In not time he racks up his FIFTY. It is short and on off. Roy hits it flat over the mid-wicket fence. This was a quality shot.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, Fuller, on off. Vince pushes it to point for a single.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, Short and outside off, Vince cuts it to point for a quick single.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, Swing and a miss! Back of a length, around off, shaping across. Vince tries to chase it but misses.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, ! BANG! James Vince gets into the act now. This is full and outside off. Vince muscles it over long on. Kieron Pollard tries to go for the blinder but it had enough on it to beat him.Â
Akeal Hosein to Jason Roy, ! A boundary off the last ball to spoil a good over for Hosein. Short and outside off. Roy cuts it hard through point. Boundary.
Akeal Hosein to Jason Roy, Full, on the stumps. Roy makes room and taps it onto the deck.
Akeal Hosein to James Vince, On leg. tucked to fine leg for one.
Akeal Hosein to James Vince, Quicker, short and on the body. Vince pulls it to deep square leg for two runs.
Akeal Hosein to Jason Roy, Flatter and on leg. Roy clips it to mid-wicket for a quick single. The stand moves to 50.
Akeal Hosein to Jason Roy, On off, pushed towards covers.
Akeal Hosein comes to bowl now.Â
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, BEATEN! Good length, outside off, shaping away. Vince looks push it away but misses.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, ! This one flies off the edge. Full length, outside off. Vince throws his blade at it. The ball goes off the outside edge towards third. There is a man in the deep but it even beats him. Quite surprising to see that shot had so much in it.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, A length ball, outside off, shaping across the right-hander. James Vince thinks this should've been a wide but the umpire thinks otherwise.
Dominic Drakes to Jason Roy, On a length, outside off. Roy dabs it to backward point for a quick single.
Dominic Drakes to Jason Roy, ! Streaky! Slower one, wide outside off. Roy gets it more off the splice but over backward point for a boundary. He gets lucky this time.
Dominic Drakes to James Vince, Good length, on off. Vince pushes it to cover for a single.
Dominic Drakes comes into the attack.Â
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, ! Roy goes over the top and over the fence. This is overpitched on off. Roy stands tall and smokes it over the long off fence for a maximum. England are 45/1 at the end of the Powerplay!
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, A length ball, on off, pushed to covers for a single.
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, EDGY! Fuller, outside off. Roy inside-edges it towards square leg and scampers across for a quick single.
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, Fuller, on middle and leg. Roy gets an inside edge onto his pads.
Romario Shepherd to Jason Roy, ! Nicely played. A full-length ball, outside off. Roy plays it off the toe-end and gets a boundary down to third man.Â
Romario Shepherd to James Vince, Back of a length, on middle, Vince drags his pull to square leg for one.
Romario Shepherd comes into the attack now.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, ! BOOM! That's gone on the roof! A length ball, around middle and off. Jason Roy waits for it and heaves it way over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. 17 runs off that over!Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Jason Roy takes the aerial route this time! Much fuller, wide of off. Jason Roy reaches out to it and lofts it over cover for a couple of runs.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, ! Lovely shot! A length ball this time, width on offer. Jason Roy stays in his crease and cuts it past point for the second boundary of the over.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Touch shorter, outside off. Jason Roy dabs it towards point. No run there.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to James Vince, Fuller, wide of off. James Vince leans and drives it towards cover-point for a single.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to James Vince, ! Cut away! Back of a length, outside off. James Vince stands tall and slashes this past point for a boundary.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Another slower ball, angling it on the pads. Jason Roy again tries to flick but misses and gest rapped on the pads.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, On a length, around the pads. Jason Roy backs away once again and looks to glance this but gets beaten and gets hit near the groin area.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Yorker length delivery, on the pads. Jason Roy backs away and squeezes it out.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Fuller ball, around off. Jason Roy pushes it towards cover.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Full toss, around middle. Jason Roy steps down and pulls it through the inner half of his bat towards deep square leg for a brace.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, A stifled appeal for LBW, but the umpire is unmoved! Length ball, nipping back in on the pads. Jason Roy tries to glance this away but misses and gets rapped on the pads. Probably sliding down leg.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to James Vince, Edged but just short! Another length ball, outside off, slower ball. James Vince hangs back and looks to push this away, but gets a slight outside edge. The ball flies and falls just short of Nicholas Pooran behind the stumps.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to James Vince, Swing and a miss! Length, wide of off this time. James Vince leans and looks to drive this, but misses.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Touch fuller again, around middle. Jason Roy knocks it towards mid on for a single.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Full length, outside off. Roy drives it to cover, but not in the gap.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Sheldon Cottrell fires in a full ball, on off. Roy digs it out towards mid off.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, ! Top shot! Sheldon Cottrell overpitches this one, outside off. Jason Roy presses forward and drives it beautifully past mid off for a boundary.Â
James Vince comes in at number 3. He is out earlier than he would've expected. Can he stick around for long?
Jason Holder to Tom Banton, ! TAKEN! Jason Holder draws first blood! It is Tom Banton who walks back early to the hut. Short ball, around off. Tom Banton steps down the pitch and looks to heave this over mid on. But he manages to get a top edge to Kyle Mayers at mid on, who pouches it comfortably.Â
Jason Holder to Tom Banton, Fraction shorter, outside off. Tom Banton stays in his crease and pushes it towards point. No run there.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Touch fuller, around middle. Jason Roy taps it towards mid on for a single.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, OH CLOSE! A full-length ball, on off. Roy chips it to the right of Holder. The bowler stretches his right hand out but could only get fingertips on it. The batters take a single. It was a very difficult chance though.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Beaten! Good-length delivery, outside off. Jason Roy leans and looks to drive this but gets beaten on the outside edge.Â
Jason Holder to Jason Roy, Jason Holder starts with a short ball, around middle. Jason Roy shuffles across and defends it out.Â
Jason Holder to share the new ball.
Sheldon Cottrell to Tom Banton, ! Edgy boundary! On a length, wide of off. Tom Banton looks to drive but he gets a thick outside edge towards the third man fence for a boundary. He gets off the mark with that. 7 runs off the first over!
Sheldon Cottrell to Tom Banton, A length ball, on the pads. Banton tucks it to mid-wicket.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Fuller ball, outside off. Jason Roy leans and drives it past cover. Brandon King chases it and keeps the ball away from the ropes. Three runs taken! Jason Roy and England are up and running!
Review! Kieron Pollard takes it upstairs for an lbw review. The UltraEdge shows no bat is involved. The Ball Tracker shows the ball is missing the wickets and the review goes in vain.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, NOT ! A huge shout for LBW, but the umpire says no. Length ball, around middle and leg. Jason Roy shuffles across and looks to flick it away but misses. The ball deflects off the thigh pads and rolls towards the keeper. Kieron Pollard opts for the review. The replay rolls in. UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. Ball Tracker indicates that the ball was missing wickets. The on-field decision stands!
We are set for the clash. West Indies players take the field. Followed by Jason Roy and Tom Banton who walk out to bat for England. Sheldon Cottrell to start with the ball.
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Touch shorter, outside off. Jason Roy taps it towards point. Dot ball.Â
Sheldon Cottrell to Jason Roy, Sheldon Cottrell starts off with a full-length ball, nipping back in on middle. Jason Roy taps it to mid-wicket.Â
PITCH REPORT -Â Keemar Roach says the pitch looks good, it is hard. Mentions the pitch is compact and is a really good one to bat on.Â
Kieron Pollard, the West Indies skipper, says that they are going to field first. Mentions that it looks like a good track, and they will try to use the strong breeze, they don't know what the track has to offer. Adds that there are two changes, Hope and Fabian miss out and Mayers and Domini Drakes get an opportunity. Concludes by saying that they are backing the new guys.
Moeen Ali, the England skipper, is in for a chat. He says, they batted well here last time and are pretty confident to get a good score on the board. Mentions there are two changes to the side. Adds, the West Indies have played really well so far. Ends by saying, he hopes to win it to today to make the final game interesting.
England (Playing XI) - Jason Roy, Tom Banton (WK), James Vince, Moeen Ali (C), Liam Livingstone, Sam Billings (In for Harry Brook), Philip Salt, Chris Jordan (In for George Garton), Adil Rashid, Tymal Mills, Reece Topley.
West Indies (Playing XI) - Brandon King, Kyle Mayers (In for Shai Hope), Rovman Powell, Kieron Pollard (C), Nicholas Pooran (WK), Darren Bravo, Sheldon Cottrell, Dominic Drakes (In for Fabian Allen), Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd. Â
TOSS - West Indies have won the toss and have elected to BOWL first.Â
... MATCH DAY ...
Hello and a warm welcome to the fourth T20I between West Indies and England. The hosts have taken a commanding 2-1 lead in the series and will be looking to wrap things up in this game. England failed to get over the line in the previous game and this becomes a do-or-die encounter for them. We have witnessed an entertaining series so far and we can expect this game to be yet another nail-biter.
Kieron Pollard and his men have been exceptional in the series so far, they have an upper hand coming into this game. They did bring in Rovman Powell in the playing XI last game and that proved to be a blessing as he slammed a hundred and guided West Indies to a powerful total. Pooran played a bold knock as well and put up a great partnership with Powell. They will be hoping to display the same kind of fireworks and clinch the series.
England, on the other hand, were without their skipper Eoin Morgan in the previous game, he has now been ruled out of the series as well. Moeen Ali will continue to lead the side in his absence. A must-win game for them to keep the series alive, however, their bowling has been a bit of a concern and they will look to make amends coming into this game. England have a power-packed side and they are well and truly capable of levelling the series here. Who will come out on top? We will find out. S