In a rain-affected finale to their white-ball tour of the West Indies, England came out victorious in the T20I series, clinching a 3-1 win against the hosts. After three consecutive wins, the West Indies managed to earn a consolation victory in the fourth T20I, chasing down 219. However, the fifth and final match was ultimately washed out after only five overs, securing England's victory. This win marks a successful end to Marcus Trescothick's time as manager for the white-ball team, with Brendon McCullum set to take over in January as head coach for the Test team.
England's hopes of a 5-0 series sweep against West Indies in the fourth T20 were dashed by a stunning century stand from Shai Hope and Evin Lewis, who helped the hosts chase down a target of 219 with six balls to spare. Despite a valiant effort from Jacob Bethell (22-ball fifty), who powered England to an imposing 218-5, the West Indies openers took control of the match with a 136-run partnership. Although England fought back with three quick wickets in the 10th over, West Indies regrouped to clinch their first victory thanks to a confident knock from Rovman Powell and a series of back-to-back sixes from Sherfane Rutherford. The win was also the fourth consecutive victory for the side chasing in the series. However, England's concerns over Liam Livingstone's injury may dampen their spirits as they head into the final match of the series.
In an exhilarating showdown, West Indies claimed a nail-biting victory over England in the fourth T20 international, winning by five wickets in a successful chase of 219. The thrilling match had fans on the edge of their seats as the West Indies team staged an impressive comeback to seal the victory. This win marks a major upset in the series, as England had previously dominated with three consecutive wins.
The West Indies and England are set to clash in the 4th T20 of their closely contested five-game series in St. Lucia. The visitors currently hold a 3-0 lead and will be looking to continue their dominance, while the West Indies will be hoping to bounce back and narrow the gap. Stay tuned for score updates and insightful analysis on this exciting match.
England seam bowler Reece Topley has been ruled out of the remainder of the T20 series against West Indies after sustaining a knee injury. Topley, who has had a career plagued by injuries, slipped on a greasy pitch during the first T20 in Barbados and had to leave the field after attempting one more delivery. He will now undergo scans in London and will not be able to make a comeback for the remaining three games.
The third one-day international between West Indies and England is taking place today at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown. Follow along for live score updates as both teams face off in the match. West Indies includes players like Brandon King, Evin Lewis, and Shai Hope, while England has big names like Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Liam Livingstone. Don't miss a moment of the action!
In an incredible turn of events, Liam Livingstone has gone from being a peripheral player outside England's one-day international side to leading the team as captain. In the crucial second ODI against the West Indies, Livingstone produced a stunning unbeaten 124 runs to secure a five-wicket victory for his team. Under immense pressure and in scorching temperatures, he batted with control and patience before unleashing a barrage of sixes to finish the game with a flourish. This victory has not only leveled the series at 1-1 but also reestablished Livingstone as an integral part of England's ODI side.
After losing the opener, England bounced back against West Indies with Liam Livingstone's unbeaten 124 off 85 balls to level the series. Alastair Cook praised Livingstone, saying it was a "coming-of-age knock" and "some freakish power." With the decider set for November 6, England looks to keep up the momentum and take the series against the hosts.
Stand-in skipper Liam Livingstone hit a stunning first England ODI century, scoring 124 runs off 85 balls, to lead his team to a five-wicket win against West Indies in the second ODI in Antigua. With this win, England have set up a series decider on Wednesday, where they will face West Indies in a winner-takes-all match. Livingstone, who was dropped from the team a few weeks ago, was also made captain in the absence of injured Jos Buttler, making his performance even more impressive.
Despite a half-century from opener Eoin Morgan, England faced a heavy defeat in the first one-day international against West Indies in Antigua. The match was affected by rain, with West Indies winning by eight wickets on the DLS method. This loss puts England in a difficult position as they look to bounce back in the series.