Commentary
05:01 (IST) Dec 20
Right then, that is it from the game. The series is level now and it all comes down to the final decider. That game will be on Friday, the 22nd of December. Itwill begin at 1.30 am IST (8 pm GMT, previous day). Do join us for the early build up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!
04:59 (IST) Dec 20
Englandskipper Jos Buttlersays thatit was a phenomenal effort to get back after losing two games. Shares that he is delighted with the win and really enyoyed batting with Phil Salt. Adds that he just wanted to gather infomation in the field and be a bit closer to the bowlers and that's why he did not take the gloves today. Ends by saying that both sides have played well and theyhope to end the series with a win.
04:57 (IST) Dec 20
West Indiesskipper Rovman Powellsays that hecredits theEnglish side for batting really well. Mentions that theyfailed to execute the plans with the ball. Adds that they will hope to enjoy the final game and the boys will be up for the challenge. Ends by saying that theyneed to give the guys some space and this will help them to execute better.
04:56 (IST) Dec 20
The player of the match Phil Saltis up for a chat. He says that he is really enjoying his time and he is looking forward to the decider. Adds that it is really satisfying and the changes in his game are giving him rewards. Mentions that it was a little trickly upfront but once the ball got soft, theytook the advantage. Closes by saying that he did enjoy taking the gloves and hopes to carry on the form.
04:54 (IST) Dec 20
Time for the post match presentations...
04:41 (IST) Dec 20
Earlier in the game, England set a target of 267 runs which was the fifth-highest innings total. Phil Salt and Jos Buttler put up 117 for the first wicket in 9.5 overs, setting the stage, and England took off quickly after that. Salt stormed to a 48-ball century while Jacks hammered 24 off 9 from No. 3. while Livingstone made a quickfire fifty.West Indies bowlers failed to pick wickets and that is what led them to such a mammoth total.
04:41 (IST) Dec 20
West Indies will be upset with their bowling effort. They started well with the bat but were always under pressure. Brandon King was dismissed on a golden duck. Their middle order chipped in from some cameos while Andre Russellmade a terrific fiftybut it just wasn't enough. They will look to bounce back from this and win the final game and the series.
04:40 (IST) Dec 20
That was a convincing win for the visitors and the series is now level at 2-2. England were off to a shaky start with the ball, but they made sure they kept on picking wickets. They picked a wicket whenever a good partnership was brewing for the Windies. None of their bowlers were wicketless, but Adil Rashid was the most economical of all. They will look to win the following game now as well as this series.
04:36 (IST) Dec 20
W
Overs15.3
Score192 - 10
Reece Topley to Andre Russell, OUT! c Harry Brook b Reece Topley.OUT! CAUGHT! All over for West Indies! Full-length delivery on off. Russell swings hard and lifts it high in the air toward the long-off region. Brook settles under it and completes a sharp catch. England win by 75 runs and level the series at 2-2 with a game to go.
04:35 (IST) Dec 20
4
Overs15.2
Score192 - 9
Reece Topley to Andre Russell, Four!FOUR! Nice effort but goes through! Full and on off. Russell drills it down to the long-off region. Brook runs around and tried to stop but the ball goes through him and over the ropes.
04:35 (IST) Dec 20
6
Overs15.1
Score188 - 9
Reece Topley to Andre Russell, Six!SIX! TAKE THAT! Full and wide outside off. Russell clears his front leg and smashes it over the long-on boundary for a massive 108-meter hit.
04:33 (IST) Dec 20
Score after
15
overs
182 - 9
Runs Scored: 0
600601(1LB)
- Andre Russell 41 (22)
- Gudakesh Motie 0 (1)
Adil Rashid4-0-35-1
1
Overs14.6
Score182 - 9
Adil Rashid to Andre Russell, Leg bye.LEG BYE!Tossed up around off. Russell skips down the pitch and pads it away. The ball lobs up past the keeper and runs down toward short fine leg.
04:33 (IST) Dec 20
Overs14.5
Score181 - 9
Adil Rashid to Andre Russell, No run.Shortish and outside off, Russell cuts but fails to beat the point fielder.
04:32 (IST) Dec 20
6
Overs14.4
Score181 - 9
Adil Rashid to Andre Russell, Six!SIX MORE! Up and Away! Flighted leg break around off. Russell swings hard and connects well enough to clear the long-on boundary for half a dozen.
04:31 (IST) Dec 20
Overs14.3
Score175 - 9
Adil Rashid to Andre Russell, No run.Throws it full and wider outside off. Russell cuts and misses.
04:31 (IST) Dec 20
Overs14.2
Score175 - 9
Adil Rashid to Andre Russell, No run.Full and at the stumps. Russell drills it down to long-on but does not take the single.
04:31 (IST) Dec 20
6
Overs14.1
Score175 - 9
Adil Rashid to Andre Russell, Six!SIX! Muscled Away! Wrong'un on the middle. Russell goes back and pulls it over the deep square leg boundary for a biggie.
04:29 (IST) Dec 20
Score after
14
overs
169 - 9
Runs Scored: 0
41000(W)0
- Gudakesh Motie 0 (1)
- Andre Russell 29 (16)
Reece Topley3-0-27-2
Overs13.6
Score169 - 9
Reece Topley to Gudakesh Motie, No run.Good length delivery at the stumps. Motie defends into the leg side.
04:29 (IST) Dec 20
Gudakesh Motieis the last batter for West Indies.
04:28 (IST) Dec 20
W
Overs13.5
Score169 - 9
Reece Topley to Matthew Forde, OUT! c Jos Buttler b Reece Topley.OUT! TAKEN! Slower length ball outside off. Forde makes room and hits it into the hands of Buttler at the extra cover region. He makes no mistake and Forde is dismissed for 3. West Indieslose their ninth!
04:27 (IST) Dec 20
Overs13.4
Score169 - 8
Reece Topley to Matthew Forde, No run.Low full toss outside off. Forde swings and misses.
04:26 (IST) Dec 20
Overs13.3
Score169 - 8
Reece Topley to Matthew Forde, No run.Off-cutter angling away. Forde shuffles across for the ramp but fails to connect and gets it on the pad.
04:25 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs13.2
Score169 - 8
Reece Topley to Andre Russell, 1 run.Full and wide outside off. Russell drills it to deep cover for a single.
04:25 (IST) Dec 20
4
Overs13.1
Score168 - 8
Reece Topley to Andre Russell, Four!FOUR! Nicely done! Low full toss on the leg peg. Russell squirts it through the backward square leg region and gets the boundary.
04:25 (IST) Dec 20
Reece Topley(2-0-22-1) is back into the attack.
04:23 (IST) Dec 20
Score after
13
overs
164 - 8
Runs Scored: 0
140(W)211
- Andre Russell 24 (14)
- Matthew Forde 3 (2)
Sam Curran2-0-25-2
1
Overs12.6
Score164 - 8
Sam Curran to Andre Russell, 1 run.Short and angling outside off. Russell slaps it to the deep third region where Moeen Ali does well to stop it inside the boundary. A single taken.
04:23 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs12.5
Score163 - 8
Sam Curran to Matthew Forde, 1 run.Slower length ball on off. Forde dabs it to short third for a single. A direct hit and Russell would have gone!
04:22 (IST) Dec 20
2
Overs12.4
Score162 - 8
Sam Curran to Matthew Forde, 2 runs.Low full toss around off. Forde times it to the deep extra cover region for a couple.
04:21 (IST) Dec 20
Matthew Fordecomes to the crease at number 10.
04:20 (IST) Dec 20
W
Overs12.3
Score160 - 8
Sam Curran to Akeal Hosein, OUT! c Moeen Ali b Sam Curran.OUT!CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust! Short of a length around off. Hosein goes for the pull and gets it from the toe end of the blade. The ball goes toward Moeen Ali at the deep mid-wicket who holds onto a simple catch. Windies lose their eighth!
04:19 (IST) Dec 20
4
Overs12.2
Score160 - 7
Sam Curran to Akeal Hosein, Four!FOUR! SHOT! Full again around off. Hosein clears his front leg and lifts it to the deep extra cover region for four runs.
04:19 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs12.1
Score156 - 7
Sam Curran to Andre Russell, 1 run.Full-length delivery on off, eased to long-off for one.
04:18 (IST) Dec 20
Sam Curran(1-0-16-1) is back into the attack.
04:17 (IST) Dec 20
Score after
12
overs
155 - 7
Runs Scored: 0
03(3WD)5(5WD)1011(1LB)2
- Akeal Hosein 11 (9)
- Andre Russell 22 (12)
Adil Rashid3-0-23-1
2
Overs11.6
Score155 - 7
Adil Rashid to Akeal Hosein, 2 runs.Full on the middle. Hosein drills it down the ground and comes back for a brace.
04:16 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs11.5
Score153 - 7
Adil Rashid to Andre Russell, Leg bye.Leg bye! Tossed up on the leg. Russell turns into the leg side off his pad.
04:16 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs11.4
Score152 - 7
Adil Rashid to Akeal Hosein, 1 run.Tossed up at the leg peg, nudged into the leg side for one.
04:15 (IST) Dec 20
Overs11.3
Score151 - 7
Adil Rashid to Akeal Hosein, No run.Full and at the stumps. Hosein defends it to short cover.
04:15 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs11.2
Score151 - 7
Adil Rashid to Andre Russell, 1 run.Googly, clipped to long-on for one.
04:14 (IST) Dec 20
5
Overs11.2
Score150 - 7
Adil Rashid to Andre Russell, 5 Wides!Five wides! Shortish and down the leg. Russell pulls and misses. Salt fails to collect it again and this runs away for five extras.
04:14 (IST) Dec 20
3
Overs11.2
Score145 - 7
Adil Rashid to Andre Russell, 3 Wides!Throws it up full and spins away further outside off. Russell swings and misses. Salt fails to collect it clean and three extras are added to the total.
04:14 (IST) Dec 20
Overs11.1
Score142 - 7
Adil Rashid to Andre Russell, No run.Slider on a length and on off. Russell hangs back and blocks.
04:13 (IST) Dec 20
Score after
11
overs
142 - 7
Runs Scored: 0
641110
- Akeal Hosein 8 (6)
- Andre Russell 21 (9)
Rehan Ahmed3-0-42-2
Overs10.6
Score142 - 7
Rehan Ahmed to Akeal Hosein, No run.Bowls it full and just outside off. Hosein swings and misses.
04:12 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs10.5
Score142 - 7
Rehan Ahmed to Andre Russell, 1 run.Throws it full and wide outside off. Russell drives it to long off for one.
04:12 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs10.4
Score141 - 7
Rehan Ahmed to Akeal Hosein, 1 run.Flatter on the leg peg. Hosein turns it round the corner for one.
04:11 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs10.3
Score140 - 7
Rehan Ahmed to Andre Russell, 1 run.Full on off, drilled to long-off for a single.
04:10 (IST) Dec 20
4
Overs10.2
Score139 - 7
Rehan Ahmed to Andre Russell, Four!FOUR! Short and wide outside off. Russell goes back and cuts it hard past the point fielder for four runs.
04:10 (IST) Dec 20
6
Overs10.1
Score135 - 7
Rehan Ahmed to Andre Russell, Six!SIX! It's raining sixes! Tosses it full and outside off. Russell gets under it and lifts it powerfully over the wide long-off boundary for a biggie.
04:07 (IST) Dec 20
Drinks Break! West Indiesare going well with the run rate but have lost 7 wickets in the process. Andre Russelland Akeal Hoseinare capable batters but the target is steep one and chasing it will take a miraculous effort. Englandhave given away runs but have picked up wickets at regular intervals. They will hope to get the final three wickets soon and level the series at 2-2.
04:07 (IST) Dec 20
Score after
10
overs
129 - 7
Runs Scored: 0
101106
- Akeal Hosein 7 (4)
- Andre Russell 9 (5)
Adil Rashid2-0-11-1
6
Overs9.6
Score129 - 7
Adil Rashid to Akeal Hosein, Six!SIX! Just clears the fence! Full, on off, Akeal Hoseinlofts it over long on and just clears the fence for a maximum! The fielder attempted a dive to stop it but just couldn't.
04:06 (IST) Dec 20
Overs9.5
Score123 - 7
Adil Rashid to Akeal Hosein, No run.Bowls it on off, Akeal Hoseineases it to mid off.
04:06 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs9.4
Score123 - 7
Adil Rashid to Andre Russell, 1 run.Short and wide, Andre Russellslaps it to deep covers for one.
04:05 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs9.3
Score122 - 7
Adil Rashid to Akeal Hosein, 1 run.Touch short and on off, Akeal Hoseineases it to mid on for one.
04:05 (IST) Dec 20
Overs9.2
Score121 - 7
Adil Rashid to Akeal Hosein, No run.Some turn and bounce, Akeal Hoseinlooks to play at it but misses.
04:04 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs9.1
Score121 - 7
Adil Rashid to Andre Russell, 1 run.Full and on off, Andre Russelleases it to covers for one..
04:03 (IST) Dec 20
Akeal Hoseinwalks in.
04:03 (IST) Dec 20
Score after
9
overs
120 - 7
Runs Scored: 0
16160(W)0(W)
- Jason Holder 0 (1)
- Andre Russell 7 (3)
Rehan Ahmed2-0-29-2
W
Overs8.6
Score120 - 7
Rehan Ahmed to Jason Holder, OUT! c Will Jacks b Rehan Ahmed.OUT! TAKEN! Two in two for Rehan Ahmed! Lands it on off with a hint of turn, Jason Holderlooks to slog it but doesn't get the elevation right. It goes straight in the hands ofWill Jacks at deep mi-wicket. Jason Holderwalks out for a golden duck.
04:02 (IST) Dec 20
Jason Holderwalks in.
04:00 (IST) Dec 20
W
Overs8.5
Score120 - 6
Rehan Ahmed to Sherfane Rutherford, OUT! lbw b Rehan Ahmed.OUT! LBW!! Lands it on off, Sherfane Rutherfordlooks to reverse hit it but misses as the ball hits the pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up.Sherfane Rutherfordgets upstairs! Ultra Edge shows no spike and Ball Tracking shows three reds. Sherfane Rutherfordmakes his way back into the pavilion.
03:59 (IST) Dec 20
6
Overs8.4
Score120 - 5
Rehan Ahmed to Sherfane Rutherford, Six!SIX! Well connected! Bowls it on off, Rutherford gets low and slogs it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum!
03:59 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs8.3
Score114 - 5
Rehan Ahmed to Andre Russell, 1 run.A single as this is played towards mid-wicket.
03:58 (IST) Dec 20
6
Overs8.2
Score113 - 5
Rehan Ahmed to Andre Russell, Six!SIX! Excellent from Russell! Touch short and on off, Russell picks it well and heaves it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.
03:57 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs8.1
Score107 - 5
Rehan Ahmed to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run.Dropped! Lands it on off, Rutherford looks to slog it but mistimes it completely. It carries towards mid-wicket. Sam Curranmakes a dive but fails it grab it. They collect one.
03:56 (IST) Dec 20
Score after
8
overs
106 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
102(2B)10(W)0
- Andre Russell 0 (1)
- Sherfane Rutherford 29 (12)
Adil Rashid1-0-2-1
Overs7.6
Score106 - 5
Adil Rashid to Andre Russell, No run.Lands it on off, Russell blocks it back.
03:55 (IST) Dec 20
Andre Russellwalks in.
03:55 (IST) Dec 20
W
Overs7.5
Score106 - 5
Adil Rashid to Rovman Powell, OUT! b Adil Rashid.OUT! TIMBER! Thats a jaffa from Adil Rashid! Lands it on middle and it turns away a bit, Rovman Powelllooks to block it but misses as the ball hits the stumps. Rovman Powellmakes his way back into the hut.
03:54 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs7.4
Score106 - 4
Adil Rashid to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run.Full, on off, Rutherford flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
03:53 (IST) Dec 20
2
Overs7.3
Score105 - 4
Adil Rashid to Sherfane Rutherford, 2 Byes.Two byes! Bowls it outside off, Rutherford looks to play at it but misses. The keeper misses it as well as the batters collect two byes.
03:53 (IST) Dec 20
Overs7.2
Score103 - 4
Adil Rashid to Sherfane Rutherford, No run.Bowls it on off, Rutherford eases it to covers.
03:52 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs7.1
Score103 - 4
Adil Rashid to Rovman Powell, 1 run.Full, on off , Powell eases it to mid on for one.
03:51 (IST) Dec 20
Score after
7
overs
102 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
144411
- Rovman Powell 3 (4)
- Sherfane Rutherford 28 (9)
Rehan Ahmed1-0-15-0
1
Overs6.6
Score102 - 4
Rehan Ahmed to Rovman Powell, 1 run.Bowls it on off, Powell eases it to covers for one.
03:51 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs6.5
Score101 - 4
Rehan Ahmed to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run.A single as this is played towards mid-wicket.
03:50 (IST) Dec 20
4
Overs6.4
Score100 - 4
Rehan Ahmed to Sherfane Rutherford, Four!FOUR AGAIN! Three in a row! Lands it outside off, Rutherford looks to reverse sweep it but gets a bottom edge as the ball finds the third man fence again!
03:50 (IST) Dec 20
4
Overs6.3
Score96 - 4
Rehan Ahmed to Sherfane Rutherford, Four!FOUR MORE! Excellent timing! Lands it down leg, Rutherford uses the pace of the ball and helps it through fine leg for another boundary!
03:49 (IST) Dec 20
4
Overs6.2
Score92 - 4
Rehan Ahmed to Sherfane Rutherford, Four!FOUR! Fine shot! Touch short and on off, Rutherford hangs back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary!
03:49 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs6.1
Score88 - 4
Rehan Ahmed to Rovman Powell, 1 run.Full and on off, Powell taps it to mid off for one.
03:47 (IST) Dec 20
Score after
6
overs
87 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
40(W)4(4LB)140
- Sherfane Rutherford 15 (5)
- Rovman Powell 1 (2)
Chris Woakes2-0-25-1
Overs5.6
Score87 - 4
Chris Woakes to Sherfane Rutherford, No run.Short and outside off, Rutherford looks to play at it but misses.
03:47 (IST) Dec 20
4
Overs5.5
Score87 - 4
Chris Woakes to Sherfane Rutherford, Four!FOUR! Well connected! Touch short and on off, Rutherford picks it well and drills it through long on for a boundary!
03:46 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs5.4
Score83 - 4
Chris Woakes to Rovman Powell, 1 run.A single as this is played towards covers.
03:45 (IST) Dec 20
4
Overs5.3
Score82 - 4
Chris Woakes to Rovman Powell, 4 Leg byes.FOUR LEG BYES! Lands it down leg, Powell looks to flick it but misses. The ball brushes his pads and races away the fine leg fence.
03:44 (IST) Dec 20
Rovman Powellis the new batter.
03:43 (IST) Dec 20
W
Overs5.2
Score78 - 4
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, OUT! c Phil Salt b Chris Woakes.OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Short and on off, Shai Hopelooks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball lobs back into the gloves ofPhil Salt who makes no mistake. Shai Hope's cameo comes to an end.
03:42 (IST) Dec 20
4
Overs5.1
Score78 - 3
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, Four!FOUR! Thats a top shot! On a length and outside off, Hope picks it well and lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
03:40 (IST) Dec 20
Score after
5
overs
74 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
0(W)41416
- Sherfane Rutherford 11 (3)
- Shai Hope 12 (6)
Sam Curran1-0-16-1
6
Overs4.6
Score74 - 3
Sam Curran to Sherfane Rutherford, Six!SIX! That sails into the stands! Full and outside off, Rutherford stands tall and lofts it over long off for a maximum!
03:39 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs4.5
Score68 - 3
Sam Curran to Shai Hope, 1 run.Bowls it outside off, Hope eases it to covers for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the batters end but misses. A direct hit would have been close!
03:39 (IST) Dec 20
4
Overs4.4
Score67 - 3
Sam Curran to Shai Hope, Four!FOUR! Classic drive! Full and outside off, Hope gets low and drives it through covers as the ball races away.
03:38 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs4.3
Score63 - 3
Sam Curran to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run.Bowls it on off, Rutherford eases it to mid on for a single.
03:37 (IST) Dec 20
4
Overs4.2
Score62 - 3
Sam Curran to Sherfane Rutherford, Four!FOUR! Excellent timing! On a length and on middle and leg, Rutherford makes room and squeezes it past covers for a boundary.
03:36 (IST) Dec 20
Sherfane Rutherfordwalks in.
03:35 (IST) Dec 20
W
Overs4.1
Score58 - 3
Sam Curran to Nicholas Pooran, OUT! c Harry Brook b Sam Curran.OUT! TAKEN! What a catch that is from Harry Brook! Full and on off, Nicholas Pooranlooks to heave it but mistimes his stroke. The ball goes high in the air towards mid-wicket. Harry Brookruns forward from the deep and takes an excellent diving catch. Sam Currangets the big fish.
03:33 (IST) Dec 20
Score after
4
overs
58 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
061201
- Nicholas Pooran 39 (14)
- Shai Hope 7 (4)
Reece Topley2-0-22-1
1
Overs3.6
Score58 - 2
Reece Topley to Nicholas Pooran, 1 run.Lands it outside off, Pooran guides it to third man for a single.
03:32 (IST) Dec 20
Overs3.5
Score57 - 2
Reece Topley to Nicholas Pooran, No run.Lands it outside off, Pooran looks to loft it but gets beaten.
03:32 (IST) Dec 20
2
Overs3.4
Score57 - 2
Reece Topley to Nicholas Pooran, 2 runs.Lands it on off, Pooran whips it to deep square leg for a brace. Good work in the deep.
03:31 (IST) Dec 20
1
Overs3.3
Score55 - 2
Reece Topley to Shai Hope, 1 run.Bowls it on off, Hope flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
03:30 (IST) Dec 20
6
Overs3.2
Score54 - 2
Reece Topley to Shai Hope, Six!SIX! Hope has opened his shoulders now! On a length and on off, Hope gets in line and heaves it over cow corner for a maximum.
03:30 (IST) Dec 20
Overs3.1
Score48 - 2
Reece Topley to Shai Hope, No run.On a length and on off, Hope looks to slap it but gets a bottom edge back towards the bowler.
03:29 (IST) Dec 20
Score after
3
overs
48 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
000466
- Nicholas Pooran 36 (11)
- Shai Hope 0 (1)
Chris Woakes1-0-16-0
6
Overs2.6
Score48 - 2
Chris Woakes to Nicholas Pooran, Six!SIX MORE! West Indies are racing through here! Touch short and on off, Pooran pulls it hard, over deep mid-wicket for another maximum.
03:28 (IST) Dec 20
6
Overs2.5
Score42 - 2
Chris Woakes to Nicholas Pooran, Six!SIX! Glorious from Pooran! Full, outside off, Pooran stands tall and lofts it over long off for a maximum!
03:27 (IST) Dec 20
4
Overs2.4
Score36 - 2
Chris Woakes to Nicholas Pooran, Four!FOUR! Streaky but Pooran will take it! On a length and outside off, Pooran looks to drive it but gets a thick outside edge as the ball finds the third man fence.
03:27 (IST) Dec 20
Overs2.3
Score32 - 2
Chris Woakes to Nicholas Pooran, No run.Another one outside off, Pooran looks to pull but misses again.
03:26 (IST) Dec 20
Overs2.2
Score32 - 2
Chris Woakes to Nicholas Pooran, No run.This one keeps a tad low, outside off again. Pooran looks to pull it but misses again.
