Shai Hope’s unbeaten 43 led West Indies to a 4 wicket victory over England and secured a 3-2 T20I sequence win in a tense encounter. England have been bowled out for 132 within the decider and whereas West Indies by no means received into their rhythm, Hope held their reply collectively after which gained the sport with a strong six over extra-cover off the second ball of the ultimate over. The win is the third straight T20 worldwide sequence win for West Indies in 2023 as they put together to co-host the World Cup for the shortest format in June.
It was a disappointing finish to the mini-tour for Jos Buttler’s England facet, who had additionally misplaced the 50-over sequence within the Caribbean 2-1.
The low-scoring contest was in marked distinction to Tuesday’s recreation the place England scored a team-record 267 however with situations serving to the bowlers, West Indies have been ready so as to add to their T20i sequence wins over South Africa and India.
The floor on the Brian Lara Academy provided assist to the spinners and gradual left-armer Gudakesh Motie took full benefit, choosing up three wickets for 24 runs in his 4 overs.
West Indies’ different left-arm orthodox spinner, Akeal Hosein, chipped in with two for 20 in his 4 overs as the house facet restricted England to the bottom goal set within the sequence.
England skipper Buttler was eliminated for 11 when he stepped exterior the off-stump and tried to show seamer Jason Holder down the leg-side however was caught by Oshane Thomas.
Hosein then bowled Jacks earlier than an exquisite supply earlier than Motie received vital flip as he claimed the prize wicket of Phil Salt (38).
Salt had scored fast centuries in each the final two video games, gained by England as they fought again to stage the sequence at 2-2.
Liam Livingston threatened with a swift 28 earlier than he was caught and bowled by Motie and Moeen Ali was additionally aggressive earlier than he was caught by a teamwork catch with Andre Russell throwing the ball to skipper Rovman Powell as he headed in direction of the boundary rope.
England have been bowled out with three balls remaining of their 20 overs when Sam Curran was caught by Sherfane Rutherford off Holder.
The house facet’s reply received off to a flying begin with 20 off the primary two overs earlier than Brandon King was eliminated by Topley and when Woakes bowled Nichola Pooran there was hope for England.
However Sherfane Rutherford (30) placed on a 41 run partnership with Hope that stabilised the innings just for England to use some late strain after Rashid eliminated Rutherford after which Powell was dismissed by Topley within the 17th over.
Left-arm seamer Sam Curran delivered a superb penultimate over, eradicating Andre Russell and conceding simply two runs to depart West Indies needing 9 off the ultimate over.
Essential Hope
An inside edge from Holder allowed West Indies to scamper three earlier than Woakes went full and extensive to Hope who smashed the ball over the rope to the delight of the house crowd.
“We stored on shedding wickets at key instances however we at all times knew that Shai Hope was going to be an essential man on this wicket,” mentioned Powell.
“We realized this wasn’t a wicket that provided loads of photographs but when we now have somebody within the center order who can get to 40 off 35 balls, that might serve us as batting group nicely,” he added.
Buttler mentioned England had paid the worth for making an attempt to power their photographs early of their innings.
“We in all probability did not fairly handle to adapt shortly sufficient. I assumed 160 would have been a good rating to attempt to defend. (Then) we wanted wickets to attempt to win the sport and I assumed we did nicely to hold in so long as we did,” he mentioned.
“If we’d have had a couple of extra runs to play with, we might have put a bit extra strain on the opposition however I assumed it was a extremely good effort with the ball,” he added.
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