2nd T20I, Bridgetown, November 11, 2024, 01:30 AM
West Indies
158/8(20.0ov)
England
161/3(14.5ov)
England beat West Indies by 7 wickets
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Jos Buttler
Commentry
That's it from this game then! The action now shifts to St Lucia. That game will be played on the 14th. It will begin at 2000 GMT. Till then, goodbye and take care!
Rovman Powell says it gets easier to bat on and the toss plays an important part. Mentions they need to lose less wickets especially earlier on. States they need someone in the top order to bat longer. States they always try to rectify their mistakes but he's looking forward for the next game. Ends by saying it's going to be hard but they need to find a win.
Jos Buttler, MAN OF THE MATCH! He says there's an advantage bowling first and the new ball bowlers were very good. Credits Dan Mousley for the way he bowled. States they need to start again and do well in the next game too.
Earlier in the game, West Indies struggled to 158/8, with Rovman Powell being the standout performer. After losing early wickets, including Brandon King and Evin Lewis, they recovered somewhat with a good partnership between Powell and Nicholas Pooran. Pooran was stumped off Liam Livingstone, and the tailenders contributed crucial runs to boost the total. England's bowlers, particularly Saqib Mahmood, Dan Mousley, and Liam Livingstone were the standouts.
Buttler's explosive knock of 83 was pivotal, effectively dismantling the West Indies bowling attack. Although both set batsmen eventually fell, they ensured a smooth passage to victory. The West Indies bowlers struggled throughout, with Akeal Hosein claiming one wicket and Shepherd taking two, but it was not enough to halt England's momentum.
A dominant performance from the visitors! What a masterclass in batting from England's captain, Jos Buttler, as he led his side to a comprehensive victory, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Chasing a target of 159, England faced an early setback with Salt's dismissal for a golden duck. However, Buttler, alongside Will Jacks, built a formidable partnership of 129 runs off just 72 deliveries.
In over# 15
6
4
4
1
1
Romario Shepherd 42/2(2.5)
14.5
6
SIX! It ends on the next ball itself. Liam Livingstone finishes it off in style! A full toss outside oft. This is hit over cover for a biggie. ENGLAND WIN BY 7 WICKETS!
14.4
4
FOUR! Just the four needed! Outside off. Length. This is slapped past extra cover. Just another boundary needed. Two balls to go, could well end in this over.
14.3
4
FOUR! Finds the gap! He hits it really hard! Runs needed 8 now. Outside off. Fuller. This is hammered past cover. This one races away to the fence.
14.2
1
On middle. Shortish. This is hit through mid-wicket for one.
14.1
1
A yorker on off. This is jammed out on the off side for one.
In over# 14
1
1wd
4
1wd
0
4b
1
1
Terrance Hinds 24/0(2)
13.6
1
This lands safe! Outside off. Slower. Liam throws his bat it. It goes down to long off but lands safe. A run taken.
13.6
1wd
WIDE! Just the 15 more needed! Outside off. Left alone.
13.5
4
FOUR! Carved away! 16 needed only. Outside off. A full toss. This is hit past short third man and it races away to the fence.
13.5
1wd
Well wide outside off. Left alone. Wided.
13.4
.
Slower and outside off. Liam chops it back to the bowler.
13.3
4b
FOUR BYES! Full and outside off. Liam walks across and swings. He misses. It swings away late. Pooran fails to collect it and it goes down to the fine leg fence.