West Indies VS England: England Stuns West Indies To Level Series
England overcame a challenging total of 328/6 set by West Indies in the second ODI to win the match by five wickets and level the series. Captain Shai Hope's unbeaten 117 and half-centuries from Keacy Carty and Sherfane Rutherford helped West Indies get off to a strong start.
For West Indies
- Captain Shai Hope scored 117 off 125 balls to lead the team's batting charge.
- Keacy Carty and Sherfane Rutherford chipped in with half-centuries, helping West Indies build a strong platform.
For England
- Liam Livingstone's unbeaten 124 off 85 balls helped England register a five-wicket victory.
- Phil Salt scored 59 off 42 balls and Jacob Bethell contributed 51 off 51 balls to support Livingstone's century.
- Sam Curran also made a valuable contribution of 52 off 44 balls to help England chase down the target.
Key Moments
- England's bowlers, John Turner and Adil Rashid, struck early to dismiss Brandon King and Evin Lewis for West Indies.
- A crucial 143-run stand between Hope and Carty helped West Indies post a strong total.
- England's bowlers did well to limit West Indies' scoring in over 30-40.
- Livingstone's heroics, including hitting three sixes and a four off Matthew Forde in the 47th over, sealed England's victory.
Series Status: Even 1-1
Match Scores:
- West Indies 328/6 in 50 overs (Shai Hope 117, Keacy Carty 71; Adil Rashid 2-62)
- England 329/5 in 47.3 overs (Liam Livingstone 124*, Philip Salt 59; Matthew Forde 3-48)