England’s hopes for an ideal 5-0 collection sweep hit a snag Saturday night time when West Indies pulled off a shock win of their fourth T20I.
Regardless of the loss England nonetheless dominates the collection 3-1 heading into Sunday’s last sport in St Lucia.
The English staff did their half with the bat after placing up a powerful 218 runs.
Rising star Jacob Bethell led the cost with an undefeated 62 whereas Phil Salt chipped in with a stable fifty however their dependable bowling assault had a uncommon off night time after they didn’t defend what would often be a profitable rating.
West Indies’ batters, particularly openers Evin Lewis and Shai Hope proved too sizzling to deal with as they chased down England’s massive complete with an over to spare.
The Caribbean staff’s captain Rovman Powell sealed the take care of a quick-scoring 38 runs.
English captain may shake issues up for Sunday’s collection finale on the Darren Sammy Nationwide Cricket Stadium.
England squad:
Philip Salt(w), Will Jacks, Jos Buttler(c), Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, John Turner, Saqib Mahmood, Jofra Archer, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Jordan Cox, Jafer Chohan, Adil Rashid.
England Taking part in 11 vs West Indies- fifth T20I, England tour of West Indies 2024
Openers: Phil Salt (w), Will Jacks
England’s batting unit will look to copy their sturdy exhibiting from the earlier sport as they head into the fifth T20I with the Openers main the cost.
Phil Salt who did properly within the final sport will look to do higher as he led the cost with a blistering 55 off 35 balls and smashed 5 fours and 4 sixes at a strike fee of 157.14 as he anchored the innings whereas sustaining an aggressive tempo.
Will Jacks supplied a speedy begin with 25 off simply 12 deliveries together with two sixes and putting at a powerful 208.33 earlier than falling at 54-1 within the fifth over and can look to copy the efficiency.
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Center-order batsmen and allrounders: Jos Buttler(c), Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran
England’s middle-order batsmen and all-rounders will look to construct on their performances and enhance within the fifth T20I.
Jos Buttler (38 off 23 balls) confirmed his attacking potential with a strike fee of 165.22 however will want a extra substantial contribution and capitalize on his explosive potential within the essential center phases.
Jacob Bethell, who performed an excellent knock of 62* from 32 balls, shall be wanting to proceed his kind and can search for consistency.
Liam Livingstone (4 off 6 balls) had a quiet outing however shall be decided to come back good with a extra impactful efficiency. Sam Curran (24 off 13 balls) appeared in respectable contact.
Bowlers: Dan Mousley, Rehan Ahmed, John Turner, Saqib Mahmood
All of the English bowlers will look to do higher than their earlier match performances.
Dan Mousley (3 overs, 36 runs, 0 wickets, financial system fee 12.00) shall be hoping to tighten up his financial system and search for breakthroughs within the center overs as his latest efficiency confirmed inconsistency.
Rehan Ahmed (4 overs, 43 runs, 3 wickets) has been the standout bowler, and he’ll intention to proceed his kind by offering key wickets whereas preserving the runs in examine.
John Turner (4 overs, 42 runs, 1 wicket, financial system fee 10.50) will look to enhance his financial system fee and get extra wickets within the upcoming match.
Saqib Mahmood (4 overs, 24 runs, 0 wickets, financial system fee 6.00) has been essentially the most economical however he’ll look to be extra aggressive in getting wickets, particularly within the powerplay the place he can capitalize on the early breakthroughs
