The West Indies have bounced back in style after a bland tour of Sri Lanka. They lost both the white-ball series to the Lankans but they have shown a marked improvement in home conditions against England. Evin Lewis making a comeback to ODI cricket and looking fluent is a big plus for them. They have a promising talent in Keacy Carty who is turning out to be a reliable top-order batter. England, on the other hand, had a pretty inexperienced side and that inexperience came to the fore in crunch moments. The good news for England is that Jos Buttler is back for the 5-match T20I series between these two sides and that augurs well for them. Join us for the first T20I after a couple of days from the same venue. Until next time, goodbye and cheers!
There's the glory moment! Shai Hope is presented the trophy and he poses for photographs with his mates. Beaming smiles among the WI players
Shai Hope: I thought we were disciplined and the main thing to be an elite team is to make sure that you do it consistently. He's (Keacy Carty) a big plus for us, the hard work is really showing. The boys are doing a lot of work off the field and it's a really big confidence booster for us. (On the heated exchange between him and Alzarri) No comments! In a situation like that, you have to understand that such things can happen. It shows that we always fight when we are challenged. The importance of doing things off the field translates onto the field. Really happy with the way our batting unit performed and the bowlers also did really well.
Matthew Forde | Player of the Series: I was a bit suprised but it's all about going out and doing the job for my team. The wicket was slow, we tried to adapt and assess quickly. For me, it was keeping the cutters into play and the wicket was a bit sticky. I think it's a brotherhood, it's a collective team, we love each other and support each other. We all have different opinions and respect each other's opinions. Really happy to get the series win and happy to get the player of the series.
Liam Livingstone: I think we fought back really well, the boys batted really well at the end. Disappointing end to the series but there were good moments in this series for us. Lots of lessons and experiences from this series, a lot to learn as well. We were missing a lot of players in this series, a lot of new players in this series for us and they will learn a hell lot from it. It's a big honour to lead your country.
Brandon King | Player of the Match: I had a fair number of starts but wasn't able to convert them. Fortunate I could do it today at a crucial game and I'm happy. Once you go through the initial phase, you have to believe in yourself and that it's your time. (On Keacy Carty's knock) He batted fluently, he came at a crucial stage and helped us get off to a good start. (On Salt's catch in the deep) I had a bit of room and fortunately, Alzarri was there to help me.
21:31 Local Time, 01:31 GMT, 07:01 IST:
42.6
Topley to Keacy Carty, FOUR, to deep mid-wicket
42.5
Topley to Keacy Carty, no run, back of a length ball on middle and leg, tucked straight to square leg
42.4
Topley to Shai Hope, 1 run, short of length ball on leg-stump, Shai Hope hops and tucks it to mid-wicket
42.3
Topley to Keacy Carty, 1 run, to deep extra cover
42.3
Topley to Keacy Carty, wide, skiddy length ball down leg, Keacy Carty looks to tuck but misses. Wided
42.2
Topley to Keacy Carty, FOUR, hit with authority! A shortish delivery
42.1
Topley to Keacy Carty, no run, pitched up outside off, driven to covers where the fielder dives to make a good stop
41.6
Adil Rashid to Shai Hope, no run
41.5
Adil Rashid to Shai Hope, 2 runs, to mid-wicket
41.4
Adil Rashid to Shai Hope, no run, on the shorter side, Shai Hope works it to short mid-wicket
41.3
Adil Rashid to Shai Hope, no run, brilliantly bowled! Gives this one a good amount of air outside off as it drifts in and then turns away sharply, Shai Hope makes a late call to drive it through the line but misses. Philip Salt collects the ball and takes the bails off but Shai Hope's back foot is grounded inside the crease.
41.2
Adil Rashid to Shai Hope, no run, the googly on a fuller length outside off, Shai Hope leans ahead and blocks it down the track
41.1
Adil Rashid to Keacy Carty, 1 run, floated delivery around leg-stump, Keacy Carty clears his front leg and heaves it off the inner half to deep square leg
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