We are back with England's reply! The umpires are out and are followed by the explosive batting pair of Will Jacks and Phil Salt. West Indies spread across the field and skipper Rovman Powell hands the ball to Romario Shepherd who will start the proceedings for them. 

... THE RUN CHASE ...

With the dew setting in, bowling will be an even tougher challenge for West Indies, especially given the track record at this venue. Defending 145 runs won't be easy, and they'll have to produce an extraordinary effort to contain England's powerful batting lineup. England, on the other hand, will look to keep it straightforward and aim to wrap up the game and the series, without unnecessary drama. An exciting chase awaits, so stay tuned!

Jamie Overton is down for a quick chat. He says his body is feeling good and he wants to keep it going. Mentions that the surface is slightly tricky with tennis ball bounce.

Skipper Rovman Powell joined forces with Romario Shepherd to stabilize the innings and build a crucial partnership. The experienced duo counterattacked the spinners, rescuing the West Indies from dire straits and forging a solid 73-run stand. However, Jamie Overton's return to the attack proved decisive, as he struck twice in a single over to swing the momentum back in England’s favour. Alzarri Joseph's quickfire 21 runs propelled West Indies to 145 runs which is certainly a decent score con

After winning the toss again and choosing to bowl first, England had a dream start as Jacob Bethell’s superb throw in the opening over dismissed Shai Hope. From there, things unravelled quickly for the hosts. Saqib Mahmood and Jofra Archer tore through the West Indies' top order, reducing them to a dismal 39/5 by the end of the Powerplay. In this must-win match, the West Indies batters crumbled under pressure, giving away their wickets and plunging themselves into deeper trouble.

It’s been a commendable recovery from the West Indies to get to 145/8, with Alzarri Joseph adding crucial late runs to turn what seemed like a below-par total into something far more competitive. While they may still be short of an ideal score, they’ve kept themselves firmly in the contest. This game is far from over!

Dan Mousley to Alzarri Joseph, Four!

Dan Mousley to Alzarri Joseph, No run.

Dan Mousley to Alzarri Joseph, Missed stumping!

Dan Mousley to Alzarri Joseph, Buzzers! Quicker, full and on middle, Alzarri Joseph bunts it out towards mid-wicket and sets off for the run. Dan Mousley himself goes to pick it up but throws it wildly wide of the keeper allowing the batters to steal an extra run.

Dan Mousley to Alzarri Joseph, Fires a good yorker this time, outside off, Alzarri Joseph looks to slog it across the line but gets an inside edge towards square leg and denies the single.

Dan Mousley to Alzarri Joseph, Four!

Dan Mousley is handed the ball for the final over of the inning!

Sam Curran to Akeal Hosein, ! BOOM! Top shot! Sam Curran misses his yorker and bowls this full and on middle. Akeal Hosein makes room by moving to the leg side, extends his arms nicely and smashes it over extra covers for a biggie. West Indies are still in the hunt to get to 150 here!

Sam Curran to Alzarri Joseph, Right in the blockhole, on middle, angling in, Alzarri Joseph digs it through square leg for one.

Sam Curran to Akeal Hosein, In the air..safe! Takes pace off again, full and on middle, Akeal Hosein tries to slog it over mid-wicket but mistimes it due to the lack of pace. Luckily for him, it lands safely in front of deep mid-wicket. They cross.

Sam Curran to Akeal Hosein, LEG BYES! West Indies will take that now!

Sam Curran to Alzarri Joseph, Short of a length and on off, Alzarri Joseph swats it through mid-wicket for a single.

Sam Curran to Alzarri Joseph, Swing and a miss! Sam Curran bowls a slower delivery, full and outside off but just inside the tramline. Alzarri Joseph tries to throws his bat at it but misses.

Jamie Overton to Alzarri Joseph, Slower one, on a length and on middle, Alzarri Joseph looks to work it away but gets a leading edge through point for a single.

Jamie Overton to Alzarri Joseph, Solid effort from Will Jacks but the ball stays away!

Jamie Overton to Alzarri Joseph, WIDE! Short and down leg, Alzarri Joseph looks to pull but misses.

Jamie Overton to Alzarri Joseph, ! Nicely done! These are valuable runs for West Indies! Fuller in length, on middle and off, Alzarri Joseph swings hard through the line and beats mid off to his right. 

Jamie Overton to Akeal Hosein, Short of a length, outside off, Akeal Hosein dabs it to deep third for a single and gets off the mark.

Jamie Overton to Akeal Hosein, Hard length, on off, Akeal Hosein hops back and blocks it out.

Akeal Hosein walks out to bat next!

Jamie Overton to Rovman Powell, ! TAKEN! Jamie Overton gets his third now! This time he gets the big fish, Rovman Powell who was batting well here.

Jofra Archer to Alzarri Joseph, Another bouncer from Jofra Archer, on middle, Alzarri Joseph ducks again.

Jofra Archer to Alzarri Joseph, Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Alzarri Joseph ducks under it.

Jofra Archer to Alzarri Joseph, Short of a length and on middle, takes off a bit, Alzarri Joseph stays back and pats it down to the off side. He wants the run but sent back.

Jofra Archer to Rovman Powell, Goes fuller and on middle, Rovman Powell clips it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Jofra Archer to Alzarri Joseph, Slower, good length and on off, Alzarri Joseph pushes it towards covers for a quick a single.

Jofra Archer to Alzarri Joseph, On a length and on middle, Alzarri Joseph nudges it straight to mid-wicket.

Jamie Overton to Alzarri Joseph, Fuller and on middle, Alzarri Joseph knocks it towards mid on for a single. Just one run and 2 wickets from the over. Superb stuff from Jamie Overton! Also, Nelson on the board now.

Jamie Overton to Alzarri Joseph, Good length and around off, Alzarri Joseph steers it towards point.

Alzarri Joseph walks out to bat next!

Jamie Overton to Gudakesh Motie, ! TAKEN! Jamie Overton with the double strike!

Jamie Overton to Gudakesh Motie, Hard length and on middle, Gudakesh Motie dabs it down to point.

Jamie Overton to Gudakesh Motie, BEATEN! Back of a length and around off, angling away, Gudakesh Motie looks to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Gudakesh Motie walks out to bat next!

Jamie Overton to Romario Shepherd, ! LBW! Jamie Overton strikes! He completely outfoxes Romario Shepherd with a slower delivery here.

Sam Curran to Rovman Powell, Full, outside off, just inside the tramline, Rovman Powell leaves it alone. 

Sam Curran to Romario Shepherd, Takes pace off and keeps it full, outside off, Romario Shepherd gets closer to the line and slices it to deep cover for a single.

Sam Curran to Rovman Powell, Into the wicket, on a length, well outside off, Rovman Powell drags it across to long on for a single.

Sam Curran to Rovman Powell, Full, on off, Rovman Powell lofts it to the right of deep cover for a couple of runs.

Sam Curran to Rovman Powell, AND FIFTY FOR POWELL! What a knock this has been from the West Indies' skipper. He is rightly leading from the front and the job is not half done yet. Short and on middle, Rovman Powell picks the length early and pulls it over mid-wicket for a biggie.

Sam Curran to Rovman Powell, WIDE! Switches to around the wicket and lands it wayward on off, outside the tramline. 

Sam Curran to Romario Shepherd, Full at the stumps, Romario Shepherd jams it out to deep square leg for a single. 

Saqib Mahmood to Rovman Powell, Back of a length, over off, Rovman Powell is early on the pull, yet again and misses. The ball goes off his right shoulder and rolls to point.

Saqib Mahmood to Rovman Powell, Takes pace off and digs it in short, over off, Rovman Powell fails to read the lack of pace and misses on his pull again.

Saqib Mahmood to Rovman Powell, An appeal from Phil Salt alone for caught behind but given wide. Salt manages to convince the skipper to send it upstairs for a review. This is on a back of a length, angling down leg, Rovman Powell looks to pull but misses. The UltraEdge shows no spike and England burn a review! The wide call is withdrawn too!

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Saqib Mahmood to Romario Shepherd, Short and over middle, Romario Shepherd is late on the pull and gets it off the upper half in front of deep mid-wicket for just a single.

Saqib Mahmood to Romario Shepherd, Hard length, on off, Romario Shepherd miscues his shot straight back to the bowler.

Saqib Mahmood to Rovman Powell, Back of a length, on middle and leg, Rovman Powell jabs it out to deep backward square leg for a single.

Rehan Ahmed to Romario Shepherd, Looped up, on off, Romario Shepherd slashes it to deep point for a couple of runs.

Rehan Ahmed to Romario Shepherd, Full, on off, Romario Shepherd drives it to cover.

Rehan Ahmed to Romario Shepherd, A really tough chance!

Rehan Ahmed to Rovman Powell, Full, on middle, Rovman Powell wrists it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Rehan Ahmed to Rovman Powell, ! Short and punished! Rehan Ahmed drags the length down, over off, Rovman Powell steps out and flat bats it over the bowler's head for a biggie. 

Rehan Ahmed to Romario Shepherd, Full, on middle and off, the ball shoots off the deck a bit, Romario Shepherd adjusts well and pushes it out to cover for a single. This also brings up the 50-run stand between these two!

Sam Curran to Rovman Powell, Good start from Sam Curran! Just the three runs of his first! Back of a length, over off, Rovman Powell lets it go past.

Sam Curran to Romario Shepherd, Pitched up, right in the arc, on off, Romario Shepherd drills hard, straight down the ground but to long on for a single.

Sam Curran to Rovman Powell, Full, at the stumps, Rovman Powell pushes it to the bowler.

Sam Curran to Romario Shepherd, Takes pace off and dishes it into the pads, on a length, Romario Shepherd clips it to square leg for a single.

Sam Curran to Romario Shepherd, On a length, on off, Romario Shepherd drives it stright to cover.

Sam Curran to Romario Shepherd, Starts from over the wicket and lands it on a good length, at the stumps, Romario Shepherd covers the line and blocks it down the deck.

Sam Curran has been introduced into the attack now.

Jamie Overton to Rovman Powell, A huge shout and up goes the dreaded finger! Rovman Powell seems stone dead in front but takes the review after a brief chat with Romario Shepherd! Only some bat could save him! On a length, on middle, angling in, Rovman Powell looks to play at it with a straight bat but misses nad gets it on the front pad, right in front of middle stump. The UltraEdge shows a spike as the ball passes the bat and Rovman Powell who had almost trudged back, walks back in, r

Jamie Overton to Romario Shepherd, Short and on off, Romario Shepherd pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Jamie Overton to Romario Shepherd, Full, just down leg, Romario Shepherd fails to flick and the ball goes past off the pads. 

Jamie Overton to Rovman Powell, A dipping full toss on the pads, Rovman Powell helps it on its way to deep fine leg for a single.

Halt! It looks like Jamie Overton is having some problems with the spikes of his shoes. He gets a replacement one and we are good to continue.

Jamie Overton to Rovman Powell, ! Sheer power on that one! On a good length, outside off, Rovman Powell gets his bottom hand into play and slaps it through covers for a boundary. 

Jamie Overton to Romario Shepherd, Back of a length, on middle, Romario Shepherd shuffles across a bit and pulls it straight to deep fine for a single.

Drinks! Despite being rocked by the loss of 5 wickets in the Powerplay, Romario Shepherd and Rovman Powell have launched a spirited counterattack against the spinners, building a much-needed partnership. If they can extend this stand for another 4-5 overs, England could be facing a hefty total to chase. Breaking this partnership and removing these seasoned power hitters quickly is now crucial for England to regain control.

Liam Livingstone to Rovman Powell, Four!

Liam Livingstone to Romario Shepherd, 1 run.

Liam Livingstone to Rovman Powell, 1 run.

Liam Livingstone to Romario Shepherd, 1 run.

Liam Livingstone to Romario Shepherd, ! Just over! Floated, full and and on middle, Romario Shepherd takes on the longer side and swipes it away. It goes more from the inside half of the bat and Jacob Bethell at deep mid-wicket thinks he is in the game. However, it just goes over his head for a biggie. That's pure power of Shepherd!

Liam Livingstone to Rovman Powell, Quicker, short and on middle, Rovman Powell stays back and punches it towards long on for a single.

Liam Livingstone is tossed the ball now!

Rehan Ahmed to Rovman Powell, FIres one full and on the pads, Rovman Powell tucks it through mid-wicket for one. 12 runs off the over then!

Rehan Ahmed to Rovman Powell, ! BANG! The skipper joins the party now! Rehan Ahmed flights this up, full and on middle, in the slot as well. Rovman Powell clears his front leg away and smokes it effortlessly over the long on fence for a biggie.

Rehan Ahmed to Rovman Powell, Quicker, short and around off, Rovman Powell stabs it to short covers.

Rehan Ahmed to Romario Shepherd, A googly short and on middle, turns in, Romario Shepherd flicks it off the back foot through mid-wicket for a run.

Rehan Ahmed to Romario Shepherd, No run.

Rehan Ahmed to Romario Shepherd, ! Lovely shot! Tossed up, full and on middle, Romario Shepherd gets right underneath the ball and thumps it over the bowler's head for a boundary.

Jamie Overton to Romario Shepherd, Overpitched and on middle, Romario Shepherd drills it down the pitch. Jamie Overton manages to get both hands on it on his follow-through but only to parry it behind towards long on. They cross. 50 UP FOR THE WINDIES!

Jamie Overton to Rovman Powell, On a length and around off, Rovman Powell guides it towards third man for one.

Jamie Overton to Romario Shepherd, Short of a length and on middle, skids through, Romario Shepherd gets hurried and mistimes his pull through mid-wicket for just a run.

Jamie Overton to Romario Shepherd, Full again and on off, Romario Shepherd steps across and works it off the inner half of his bat towards square leg.

Jamie Overton to Rovman Powell, Touch fuller and on middle, angling in, Rovman Powell misses his glance as the ball goes off is pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken.

Jamie Overton to Rovman Powell, Jamie Overton begins with a hard-length delivery, on off, angling in, Rovman Powell stays back and pats it down to short covers.

Double change as Jamie Overton comes into the attack now.

Rehan Ahmed to Rovman Powell, Another short delivery, on middle, Rovman Powell punches it down to long on for one.

Rehan Ahmed to Rovman Powell, Flatter, shortish and on leg, angling in, Rovman Powell fails to flick it away and gets hit on the pads.

Rehan Ahmed to Romario Shepherd, 1 run.

Rehan Ahmed to Rovman Powell, Short again, on middle, Rovman Powell flicks it towards deep mid-wicket fora run.

Rehan Ahmed to Romario Shepherd, Floated, full and on off, Romario Shepherd goes down across and paddles it away towards the fine leg region. Dan Mousley covers a lot of ground to his left and flicks it back inside just in time. Three runs taken.

Rehan Ahmed to Rovman Powell, Rehan Ahmed starts with a short delivery, on middle, Rovman Powell moves back and works it through mid-wicket for a single.

Rehan Ahmed is introduced into the attack.

Saqib Mahmood to Rovman Powell, Touch fuller and on middle, Rovman Powell tucks it to mid-wicket for one. West Indies are 39/5 at the end of the Powerplay!

Saqib Mahmood to Romario Shepherd, 1 run.

Romario Shepherd walks out to bat next!

Saqib Mahmood to Shimron Hetmyer, ! c Dan Mousley b Saqib Mahmood.

Saqib Mahmood to Shimron Hetmyer, On a length and on middle, Shimron Hetmyer pats it down to mid-wicket.

Saqib Mahmood to Shimron Hetmyer, 2 runs.

Saqib Mahmood to Rovman Powell, Short of a length and on middle, angling in sharply, Rovman Powell looks to pull but gets hurried. He gets hit on the thigh pads as the ball deflects towards point and the batters take a leg bye.

Jofra Archer to Shimron Hetmyer, The first over without a wicket! 8 runs come off it! On a length, on middle and off, Shimron Hetmyer taps it to mid on.

Jofra Archer to Rovman Powell, Into the pads, on a good length, Rovman Powell clips it to mid-wicket for a single.

Jofra Archer to Rovman Powell, Short again, outside off, Rovman Powell waits for the ball and looks to steer it past the slip cordon but ends up chopping it down the deck and rolling behind to first slip. 

Jofra Archer to Rovman Powell, Back of a length, over off, Rovman Powell rides the bounce and dabs it in front of point.

Jofra Archer to Rovman Powell, Bashes the deck hard, on a back of a length, on middle, Rovman Powell tucks it to square leg.

Jofra Archer to Rovman Powell, ! Gorgeous shot! Fuller in length, outside off, shaping away further, Rovman Powell leans on and lofts his shot over cover for a biggie. 

Jofra Archer to Rovman Powell, WIDE! Short and down leg, Rovman Powell hops inside the line and lets it go past.

Saqib Mahmood to Rovman Powell, In the air, but safe! Fires it full, on middle and leg, Rovman Powell looks to flick but closes the bat face a bit too early. Gets an outside edge that balloons over the bowler and plugs in the vacant region behind mid off for a single.

Saqib Mahmood to Rovman Powell, Immediately drags the length back, just outside off, Rovman Powell looks to pull but misses. 

Saqib Mahmood to Rovman Powell, ! Saqib Mahmood is overcompensating and trying to find that swing but is punished this time by Powell! Fuller and on off, Rovman Powell cream it through covers for a boundary to get off the mark.

Saqib Mahmood to Rovman Powell, No run.

Rovman Powell walks out to bat now.

Saqib Mahmood to Roston Chase, ! c Jamie Overton b Saqib Mahmood.

Saqib Mahmood to Roston Chase, ! Classic shot! A bit too full from Mahmood, on off, Roston Chase firms his drive to perfection through covers for a boundary. 

Jofra Archer to Shimron Hetmyer, Short one, on leg, Shimron Hetmyer ducks under and lets it go.

Shimron Hetmyer is the next man in with West Indies in a spot of bother.

Jofra Archer to Nicholas Pooran, ! b Jofra Archer.

Jofra Archer to Roston Chase, Good length, outside off, Roston Chase leans on and drives it past cover. Sam Curran gives the ball a good chase and pulls it back in time, keeping it down to three runs.

Jofra Archer to Roston Chase, Fired in a yorker, on off, Roston Chase digs it out to the off side. 

Jofra Archer to Roston Chase, Just short of Liam Livingstone!

Jofra Archer to Nicholas Pooran, Back of a length, over middle and off, Nicholas Pooran gets on top of his toes and pushes it to third man for a single.

Saqib Mahmood to Roston Chase, Good length, on off, Roston Chase taps it back to the bowler. 

Saqib Mahmood to Roston Chase, Continues to keep the length short and on off, Roston Chase covers the line and blocks it. 

Saqib Mahmood to Roston Chase, Back of a length, over off, Roston Chase dabs it down the deck.

Roston Chase comes out to the middle now.

Saqib Mahmood to Evin Lewis, ! CAUGHT! Saqib Mahmood makes immediate impact! England get two in successive overs and West Indies are in all sorts of trouble, way early in the inning! 

Saqib Mahmood to Evin Lewis, Angling across, on a fuller length, outside off, Evin Lewis slashes hard and gets it off the toe end of the bat. Skies it over to the right of deep third for a couple of runs. 

Saqib Mahmood to Evin Lewis, Steams in from over the wicket and hurls it on a good length, on middle, Evin Lewis taps it back to the bowler. 

Saqib Mahmood to share the attack.

Jofra Archer to Nicholas Pooran, Six!

Jofra Archer to Nicholas Pooran, Short of a length, on off, Nicholas Pooran tucks it to mid-wicket.

Nicholas Pooran walks out to bat at number 3.

Jofra Archer to Shai Hope, ! run out (Jacob Bethell).

Jofra Archer to Shai Hope, ! Great ball but West Indies and Shai Hope get a boundary off it! Shaping in, on a hard length, over middle and leg, almost cut Hope in two halves. Shai Hope just looks to jam it out and gets an inside edge past the stumps and to fine leg fence for a boundary.

Jofra Archer to Evin Lewis, Short of a length and angling into the batter, on middle and leg, Evin Lewis swivels and pulls off the outer half of his bat, aerially to deep square leg for a single. 

Jofra Archer to Evin Lewis, Starts from around the wicket and lands it on a good length, outside off, Evin Lewis looks to ride the bounce and cut it away but ends up chopping it down the deck. 

Done with the pre-match formalities! We can see the England players spread out and take their respective field positions. Evin Lewis and Shai Hope are the two openers for West Indies. Jofra Archer has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

We are moments away from the start of the game but before that, the players from both sides make their way out to the middle and line up for their respective national anthems. First up, it will be St. Lucia's national anthem followed by the national anthem of England. Finally, it will conclude with the Rally 'Round the West Indies.

Rovman Powell, the captain of West Indies says that they have talked about their shortcomings and it is all about clarity. Adds that if they let England score big again in the Powerplay without taking wickets, they will behind in the game. Says that if they do well in that phase, the middle overs will take care of themselves. Informs that they have three changes due to a few niggles here and there. Alzarri Joseph comes back in the team, so does Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope.

Jos Buttler, the skipper of England says with the kind of weather around, they are looking to chase. Adds that they need to start well again despite this being a good wicket. Concludes that they have one change in the side with Adil Rashid missing out and Rehan Ahmed coming in.

West Indies (Playing XI) - Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Rovman Powell (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Terrance Hinds. 

England (Playing XI) - Phil Salt (WK), Will Jacks, Jos Buttler (C), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood.

TOSS - The coin goes up in the air and Jos Buttler calls it right again. England have elected to BOWL first.

We are back with England's reply! The umpires are out and are followed by the explosive batting pair of Will Jacks and Phil Salt. West Indies spread across the field and skipper Rovman Powell hands the ball to Romario Shepherd who will start the proceedings for them. 

... THE RUN CHASE ...

With the dew setting in, bowling will be an even tougher challenge for West Indies, especially given the track record at this venue. Defending 145 runs won't be easy, and they'll have to produce an extraordinary effort to contain England's powerful batting lineup. England, on the other hand, will look to keep it straightforward and aim to wrap up the game and the series, without unnecessary drama. An exciting chase awaits, so stay tuned!

Jamie Overton is down for a quick chat. He says his body is feeling good and he wants to keep it going. Mentions that the surface is slightly tricky with tennis ball bounce.

Skipper Rovman Powell joined forces with Romario Shepherd to stabilize the innings and build a crucial partnership. The experienced duo counterattacked the spinners, rescuing the West Indies from dire straits and forging a solid 73-run stand. However, Jamie Overton's return to the attack proved decisive, as he struck twice in a single over to swing the momentum back in England’s favour. Alzarri Joseph's quickfire 21 runs propelled West Indies to 145 runs which is certainly a decent score con

After winning the toss again and choosing to bowl first, England had a dream start as Jacob Bethell’s superb throw in the opening over dismissed Shai Hope. From there, things unravelled quickly for the hosts. Saqib Mahmood and Jofra Archer tore through the West Indies' top order, reducing them to a dismal 39/5 by the end of the Powerplay. In this must-win match, the West Indies batters crumbled under pressure, giving away their wickets and plunging themselves into deeper trouble.

It’s been a commendable recovery from the West Indies to get to 145/8, with Alzarri Joseph adding crucial late runs to turn what seemed like a below-par total into something far more competitive. While they may still be short of an ideal score, they’ve kept themselves firmly in the contest. This game is far from over!

Dan Mousley to Alzarri Joseph, Four!

Dan Mousley to Alzarri Joseph, No run.

Dan Mousley to Alzarri Joseph, Missed stumping!

Dan Mousley to Alzarri Joseph, Buzzers! Quicker, full and on middle, Alzarri Joseph bunts it out towards mid-wicket and sets off for the run. Dan Mousley himself goes to pick it up but throws it wildly wide of the keeper allowing the batters to steal an extra run.

Dan Mousley to Alzarri Joseph, Fires a good yorker this time, outside off, Alzarri Joseph looks to slog it across the line but gets an inside edge towards square leg and denies the single.

Dan Mousley to Alzarri Joseph, Four!

Dan Mousley is handed the ball for the final over of the inning!

Sam Curran to Akeal Hosein, ! BOOM! Top shot! Sam Curran misses his yorker and bowls this full and on middle. Akeal Hosein makes room by moving to the leg side, extends his arms nicely and smashes it over extra covers for a biggie. West Indies are still in the hunt to get to 150 here!

Sam Curran to Alzarri Joseph, Right in the blockhole, on middle, angling in, Alzarri Joseph digs it through square leg for one.

Sam Curran to Akeal Hosein, In the air..safe! Takes pace off again, full and on middle, Akeal Hosein tries to slog it over mid-wicket but mistimes it due to the lack of pace. Luckily for him, it lands safely in front of deep mid-wicket. They cross.

Sam Curran to Akeal Hosein, LEG BYES! West Indies will take that now!

Sam Curran to Alzarri Joseph, Short of a length and on off, Alzarri Joseph swats it through mid-wicket for a single.

Sam Curran to Alzarri Joseph, Swing and a miss! Sam Curran bowls a slower delivery, full and outside off but just inside the tramline. Alzarri Joseph tries to throws his bat at it but misses.

Jamie Overton to Alzarri Joseph, Slower one, on a length and on middle, Alzarri Joseph looks to work it away but gets a leading edge through point for a single.

Jamie Overton to Alzarri Joseph, Solid effort from Will Jacks but the ball stays away!

Jamie Overton to Alzarri Joseph, WIDE! Short and down leg, Alzarri Joseph looks to pull but misses.

Jamie Overton to Alzarri Joseph, ! Nicely done! These are valuable runs for West Indies! Fuller in length, on middle and off, Alzarri Joseph swings hard through the line and beats mid off to his right. 

Jamie Overton to Akeal Hosein, Short of a length, outside off, Akeal Hosein dabs it to deep third for a single and gets off the mark.

Jamie Overton to Akeal Hosein, Hard length, on off, Akeal Hosein hops back and blocks it out.

Akeal Hosein walks out to bat next!

Jamie Overton to Rovman Powell, ! TAKEN! Jamie Overton gets his third now! This time he gets the big fish, Rovman Powell who was batting well here.

Jofra Archer to Alzarri Joseph, Another bouncer from Jofra Archer, on middle, Alzarri Joseph ducks again.

Jofra Archer to Alzarri Joseph, Bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Alzarri Joseph ducks under it.

Jofra Archer to Alzarri Joseph, Short of a length and on middle, takes off a bit, Alzarri Joseph stays back and pats it down to the off side. He wants the run but sent back.

Jofra Archer to Rovman Powell, Goes fuller and on middle, Rovman Powell clips it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Jofra Archer to Alzarri Joseph, Slower, good length and on off, Alzarri Joseph pushes it towards covers for a quick a single.

Jofra Archer to Alzarri Joseph, On a length and on middle, Alzarri Joseph nudges it straight to mid-wicket.

Jamie Overton to Alzarri Joseph, Fuller and on middle, Alzarri Joseph knocks it towards mid on for a single. Just one run and 2 wickets from the over. Superb stuff from Jamie Overton! Also, Nelson on the board now.

Jamie Overton to Alzarri Joseph, Good length and around off, Alzarri Joseph steers it towards point.

Alzarri Joseph walks out to bat next!

Jamie Overton to Gudakesh Motie, ! TAKEN! Jamie Overton with the double strike!

Jamie Overton to Gudakesh Motie, Hard length and on middle, Gudakesh Motie dabs it down to point.

Jamie Overton to Gudakesh Motie, BEATEN! Back of a length and around off, angling away, Gudakesh Motie looks to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Gudakesh Motie walks out to bat next!

Jamie Overton to Romario Shepherd, ! LBW! Jamie Overton strikes! He completely outfoxes Romario Shepherd with a slower delivery here.

Sam Curran to Rovman Powell, Full, outside off, just inside the tramline, Rovman Powell leaves it alone. 

Sam Curran to Romario Shepherd, Takes pace off and keeps it full, outside off, Romario Shepherd gets closer to the line and slices it to deep cover for a single.

Sam Curran to Rovman Powell, Into the wicket, on a length, well outside off, Rovman Powell drags it across to long on for a single.

Sam Curran to Rovman Powell, Full, on off, Rovman Powell lofts it to the right of deep cover for a couple of runs.

Sam Curran to Rovman Powell, AND FIFTY FOR POWELL! What a knock this has been from the West Indies' skipper. He is rightly leading from the front and the job is not half done yet. Short and on middle, Rovman Powell picks the length early and pulls it over mid-wicket for a biggie.

Sam Curran to Rovman Powell, WIDE! Switches to around the wicket and lands it wayward on off, outside the tramline. 

Sam Curran to Romario Shepherd, Full at the stumps, Romario Shepherd jams it out to deep square leg for a single. 

Saqib Mahmood to Rovman Powell, Back of a length, over off, Rovman Powell is early on the pull, yet again and misses. The ball goes off his right shoulder and rolls to point.

Saqib Mahmood to Rovman Powell, Takes pace off and digs it in short, over off, Rovman Powell fails to read the lack of pace and misses on his pull again.

Saqib Mahmood to Rovman Powell, An appeal from Phil Salt alone for caught behind but given wide. Salt manages to convince the skipper to send it upstairs for a review. This is on a back of a length, angling down leg, Rovman Powell looks to pull but misses. The UltraEdge shows no spike and England burn a review! The wide call is withdrawn too!

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Saqib Mahmood to Romario Shepherd, Short and over middle, Romario Shepherd is late on the pull and gets it off the upper half in front of deep mid-wicket for just a single.

Saqib Mahmood to Romario Shepherd, Hard length, on off, Romario Shepherd miscues his shot straight back to the bowler.

Saqib Mahmood to Rovman Powell, Back of a length, on middle and leg, Rovman Powell jabs it out to deep backward square leg for a single.

Rehan Ahmed to Romario Shepherd, Looped up, on off, Romario Shepherd slashes it to deep point for a couple of runs.

Rehan Ahmed to Romario Shepherd, Full, on off, Romario Shepherd drives it to cover.

Rehan Ahmed to Romario Shepherd, A really tough chance!

Rehan Ahmed to Rovman Powell, Full, on middle, Rovman Powell wrists it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Rehan Ahmed to Rovman Powell, ! Short and punished! Rehan Ahmed drags the length down, over off, Rovman Powell steps out and flat bats it over the bowler's head for a biggie. 

Rehan Ahmed to Romario Shepherd, Full, on middle and off, the ball shoots off the deck a bit, Romario Shepherd adjusts well and pushes it out to cover for a single. This also brings up the 50-run stand between these two!

Sam Curran to Rovman Powell, Good start from Sam Curran! Just the three runs of his first! Back of a length, over off, Rovman Powell lets it go past.

Sam Curran to Romario Shepherd, Pitched up, right in the arc, on off, Romario Shepherd drills hard, straight down the ground but to long on for a single.

Sam Curran to Rovman Powell, Full, at the stumps, Rovman Powell pushes it to the bowler.

Sam Curran to Romario Shepherd, Takes pace off and dishes it into the pads, on a length, Romario Shepherd clips it to square leg for a single.

Sam Curran to Romario Shepherd, On a length, on off, Romario Shepherd drives it stright to cover.

Sam Curran to Romario Shepherd, Starts from over the wicket and lands it on a good length, at the stumps, Romario Shepherd covers the line and blocks it down the deck.

Sam Curran has been introduced into the attack now.

Jamie Overton to Rovman Powell, A huge shout and up goes the dreaded finger! Rovman Powell seems stone dead in front but takes the review after a brief chat with Romario Shepherd! Only some bat could save him! On a length, on middle, angling in, Rovman Powell looks to play at it with a straight bat but misses nad gets it on the front pad, right in front of middle stump. The UltraEdge shows a spike as the ball passes the bat and Rovman Powell who had almost trudged back, walks back in, r

Jamie Overton to Romario Shepherd, Short and on off, Romario Shepherd pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Jamie Overton to Romario Shepherd, Full, just down leg, Romario Shepherd fails to flick and the ball goes past off the pads. 

Jamie Overton to Rovman Powell, A dipping full toss on the pads, Rovman Powell helps it on its way to deep fine leg for a single.

Halt! It looks like Jamie Overton is having some problems with the spikes of his shoes. He gets a replacement one and we are good to continue.

Jamie Overton to Rovman Powell, ! Sheer power on that one! On a good length, outside off, Rovman Powell gets his bottom hand into play and slaps it through covers for a boundary. 

Jamie Overton to Romario Shepherd, Back of a length, on middle, Romario Shepherd shuffles across a bit and pulls it straight to deep fine for a single.

Drinks! Despite being rocked by the loss of 5 wickets in the Powerplay, Romario Shepherd and Rovman Powell have launched a spirited counterattack against the spinners, building a much-needed partnership. If they can extend this stand for another 4-5 overs, England could be facing a hefty total to chase. Breaking this partnership and removing these seasoned power hitters quickly is now crucial for England to regain control.

Liam Livingstone to Rovman Powell, Four!

Liam Livingstone to Romario Shepherd, 1 run.

Liam Livingstone to Rovman Powell, 1 run.

Liam Livingstone to Romario Shepherd, 1 run.

Liam Livingstone to Romario Shepherd, ! Just over! Floated, full and and on middle, Romario Shepherd takes on the longer side and swipes it away. It goes more from the inside half of the bat and Jacob Bethell at deep mid-wicket thinks he is in the game. However, it just goes over his head for a biggie. That's pure power of Shepherd!

Liam Livingstone to Rovman Powell, Quicker, short and on middle, Rovman Powell stays back and punches it towards long on for a single.

Liam Livingstone is tossed the ball now!

Rehan Ahmed to Rovman Powell, FIres one full and on the pads, Rovman Powell tucks it through mid-wicket for one. 12 runs off the over then!

Rehan Ahmed to Rovman Powell, ! BANG! The skipper joins the party now! Rehan Ahmed flights this up, full and on middle, in the slot as well. Rovman Powell clears his front leg away and smokes it effortlessly over the long on fence for a biggie.

Rehan Ahmed to Rovman Powell, Quicker, short and around off, Rovman Powell stabs it to short covers.

Rehan Ahmed to Romario Shepherd, A googly short and on middle, turns in, Romario Shepherd flicks it off the back foot through mid-wicket for a run.

Rehan Ahmed to Romario Shepherd, No run.

Rehan Ahmed to Romario Shepherd, ! Lovely shot! Tossed up, full and on middle, Romario Shepherd gets right underneath the ball and thumps it over the bowler's head for a boundary.

Jamie Overton to Romario Shepherd, Overpitched and on middle, Romario Shepherd drills it down the pitch. Jamie Overton manages to get both hands on it on his follow-through but only to parry it behind towards long on. They cross. 50 UP FOR THE WINDIES!

Jamie Overton to Rovman Powell, On a length and around off, Rovman Powell guides it towards third man for one.

Jamie Overton to Romario Shepherd, Short of a length and on middle, skids through, Romario Shepherd gets hurried and mistimes his pull through mid-wicket for just a run.

Jamie Overton to Romario Shepherd, Full again and on off, Romario Shepherd steps across and works it off the inner half of his bat towards square leg.

Jamie Overton to Rovman Powell, Touch fuller and on middle, angling in, Rovman Powell misses his glance as the ball goes off is pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken.

Jamie Overton to Rovman Powell, Jamie Overton begins with a hard-length delivery, on off, angling in, Rovman Powell stays back and pats it down to short covers.

Double change as Jamie Overton comes into the attack now.

Rehan Ahmed to Rovman Powell, Another short delivery, on middle, Rovman Powell punches it down to long on for one.

Rehan Ahmed to Rovman Powell, Flatter, shortish and on leg, angling in, Rovman Powell fails to flick it away and gets hit on the pads.

Rehan Ahmed to Romario Shepherd, 1 run.

Rehan Ahmed to Rovman Powell, Short again, on middle, Rovman Powell flicks it towards deep mid-wicket fora run.

Rehan Ahmed to Romario Shepherd, Floated, full and on off, Romario Shepherd goes down across and paddles it away towards the fine leg region. Dan Mousley covers a lot of ground to his left and flicks it back inside just in time. Three runs taken.

Rehan Ahmed to Rovman Powell, Rehan Ahmed starts with a short delivery, on middle, Rovman Powell moves back and works it through mid-wicket for a single.

Rehan Ahmed is introduced into the attack.

Saqib Mahmood to Rovman Powell, Touch fuller and on middle, Rovman Powell tucks it to mid-wicket for one. West Indies are 39/5 at the end of the Powerplay!

Saqib Mahmood to Romario Shepherd, 1 run.

Romario Shepherd walks out to bat next!

Saqib Mahmood to Shimron Hetmyer, ! c Dan Mousley b Saqib Mahmood.

Saqib Mahmood to Shimron Hetmyer, On a length and on middle, Shimron Hetmyer pats it down to mid-wicket.

Saqib Mahmood to Shimron Hetmyer, 2 runs.

Saqib Mahmood to Rovman Powell, Short of a length and on middle, angling in sharply, Rovman Powell looks to pull but gets hurried. He gets hit on the thigh pads as the ball deflects towards point and the batters take a leg bye.

Jofra Archer to Shimron Hetmyer, The first over without a wicket! 8 runs come off it! On a length, on middle and off, Shimron Hetmyer taps it to mid on.

Jofra Archer to Rovman Powell, Into the pads, on a good length, Rovman Powell clips it to mid-wicket for a single.

Jofra Archer to Rovman Powell, Short again, outside off, Rovman Powell waits for the ball and looks to steer it past the slip cordon but ends up chopping it down the deck and rolling behind to first slip. 

Jofra Archer to Rovman Powell, Back of a length, over off, Rovman Powell rides the bounce and dabs it in front of point.

Jofra Archer to Rovman Powell, Bashes the deck hard, on a back of a length, on middle, Rovman Powell tucks it to square leg.

Jofra Archer to Rovman Powell, ! Gorgeous shot! Fuller in length, outside off, shaping away further, Rovman Powell leans on and lofts his shot over cover for a biggie. 

Jofra Archer to Rovman Powell, WIDE! Short and down leg, Rovman Powell hops inside the line and lets it go past.

Saqib Mahmood to Rovman Powell, In the air, but safe! Fires it full, on middle and leg, Rovman Powell looks to flick but closes the bat face a bit too early. Gets an outside edge that balloons over the bowler and plugs in the vacant region behind mid off for a single.

Saqib Mahmood to Rovman Powell, Immediately drags the length back, just outside off, Rovman Powell looks to pull but misses. 

Saqib Mahmood to Rovman Powell, ! Saqib Mahmood is overcompensating and trying to find that swing but is punished this time by Powell! Fuller and on off, Rovman Powell cream it through covers for a boundary to get off the mark.

Saqib Mahmood to Rovman Powell, No run.

Rovman Powell walks out to bat now.

Saqib Mahmood to Roston Chase, ! c Jamie Overton b Saqib Mahmood.

Saqib Mahmood to Roston Chase, ! Classic shot! A bit too full from Mahmood, on off, Roston Chase firms his drive to perfection through covers for a boundary. 

Jofra Archer to Shimron Hetmyer, Short one, on leg, Shimron Hetmyer ducks under and lets it go.

Shimron Hetmyer is the next man in with West Indies in a spot of bother.

Jofra Archer to Nicholas Pooran, ! b Jofra Archer.

Jofra Archer to Roston Chase, Good length, outside off, Roston Chase leans on and drives it past cover. Sam Curran gives the ball a good chase and pulls it back in time, keeping it down to three runs.

Jofra Archer to Roston Chase, Fired in a yorker, on off, Roston Chase digs it out to the off side. 

Jofra Archer to Roston Chase, Just short of Liam Livingstone!

Jofra Archer to Nicholas Pooran, Back of a length, over middle and off, Nicholas Pooran gets on top of his toes and pushes it to third man for a single.

Saqib Mahmood to Roston Chase, Good length, on off, Roston Chase taps it back to the bowler. 

Saqib Mahmood to Roston Chase, Continues to keep the length short and on off, Roston Chase covers the line and blocks it. 

Saqib Mahmood to Roston Chase, Back of a length, over off, Roston Chase dabs it down the deck.

Roston Chase comes out to the middle now.

Saqib Mahmood to Evin Lewis, ! CAUGHT! Saqib Mahmood makes immediate impact! England get two in successive overs and West Indies are in all sorts of trouble, way early in the inning! 

Saqib Mahmood to Evin Lewis, Angling across, on a fuller length, outside off, Evin Lewis slashes hard and gets it off the toe end of the bat. Skies it over to the right of deep third for a couple of runs. 

Saqib Mahmood to Evin Lewis, Steams in from over the wicket and hurls it on a good length, on middle, Evin Lewis taps it back to the bowler. 

Saqib Mahmood to share the attack.

Jofra Archer to Nicholas Pooran, Six!

Jofra Archer to Nicholas Pooran, Short of a length, on off, Nicholas Pooran tucks it to mid-wicket.

Nicholas Pooran walks out to bat at number 3.

Jofra Archer to Shai Hope, ! run out (Jacob Bethell).

Jofra Archer to Shai Hope, ! Great ball but West Indies and Shai Hope get a boundary off it! Shaping in, on a hard length, over middle and leg, almost cut Hope in two halves. Shai Hope just looks to jam it out and gets an inside edge past the stumps and to fine leg fence for a boundary.

Jofra Archer to Evin Lewis, Short of a length and angling into the batter, on middle and leg, Evin Lewis swivels and pulls off the outer half of his bat, aerially to deep square leg for a single. 

Jofra Archer to Evin Lewis, Starts from around the wicket and lands it on a good length, outside off, Evin Lewis looks to ride the bounce and cut it away but ends up chopping it down the deck. 

Done with the pre-match formalities! We can see the England players spread out and take their respective field positions. Evin Lewis and Shai Hope are the two openers for West Indies. Jofra Archer has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

We are moments away from the start of the game but before that, the players from both sides make their way out to the middle and line up for their respective national anthems. First up, it will be St. Lucia's national anthem followed by the national anthem of England. Finally, it will conclude with the Rally 'Round the West Indies.

Rovman Powell, the captain of West Indies says that they have talked about their shortcomings and it is all about clarity. Adds that if they let England score big again in the Powerplay without taking wickets, they will behind in the game. Says that if they do well in that phase, the middle overs will take care of themselves. Informs that they have three changes due to a few niggles here and there. Alzarri Joseph comes back in the team, so does Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope.

Jos Buttler, the skipper of England says with the kind of weather around, they are looking to chase. Adds that they need to start well again despite this being a good wicket. Concludes that they have one change in the side with Adil Rashid missing out and Rehan Ahmed coming in.

West Indies (Playing XI) - Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Rovman Powell (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Terrance Hinds. 

England (Playing XI) - Phil Salt (WK), Will Jacks, Jos Buttler (C), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood.

TOSS - The coin goes up in the air and Jos Buttler calls it right again. England have elected to BOWL first.