West Indies vs England 2nd ODI, Highlights: England Beat West Indies, Level Series 1-1

We are back! England to start their innings chasing 203 in 50 overs. Phil Salt and Will Jacks are the opening batters for England. Alzarri Joseph to start the attack for West Indies. We are underway as the Umpire says Let's play!

... THE RUN CHASE ...

England's bowling unit, particularly Sam Curran, redeemed themselves after a challenging first ODI. With the new ball, Curran's three wickets added a crucial dent to West Indies' innings. Gus Atkinson complemented the attack with two important wickets. As England prepares to embark on their chase, requiring 203 runs in 50 overs, the stage is set for a riveting second innings. Will England navigate the challenge with ease, or are we in for another nail-biting encounter? The answer awaits as the players take their positions for the second half of this enthralling battle.

Liam Livingstone is in for a chat. He says that it is quite a nice wicket to bowl. Mentions that it was nice to get a few wickets and help the team. Shares that Shai Hope has been playing well for a couple of years and it was nice to get him out. States that Rehan Ahmed has done well while Jacks is a capable bowler. Ends by saying that it is good for Jos Buttler to have these options.

West Indies batting display had a rocky start, losing four wickets for just 42 runs within the first 10 overs. However, a resilient partnership emerged between skipper Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford, crafting a vital 100-run stand for the 5th wicket. The equilibrium was disrupted when Rutherford departed at 63, and despite Hope's valiant effort with a captain's innings of 68, the Windies faced a rapid collapse. England's bowlers capitalized on the situation, with Sam Curran leading the charge by claiming three significant wickets with the new ball. Gus Atkinson added to the pressure with two wickets, while spinners Liam Livingstone and Rehan Ahmed orchestrated crucial breakthroughs, ensuring West Indies fell short of a formidable total.

The curtains fall on the first innings at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, setting the stage for an intriguing second ODI between West Indies and England. Upon winning the toss, England's skipper opted to field, a decision that reaped rewards as West Indies concluded their innings at 202, losing all their wickets in 39.4 overs. The spotlight now shifts to England, tasked with chasing down the target of 203 in their allotted 50 overs.

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Gus Atkinson finally gets his reward! Alzarri Joseph falls prey to the short ball! Bends his back and bangs it into the deck, Alzarri Joseph continues to attempt the pull but this time he skies it high in the air but only as far as the non-striker. Gus Atkinson calls for the catch and settles under it nice and early before pouncing it with ease. West Indies have been bowled out for 202!

Short again, over middle, Alzarri Joseph pulls it along the ground to deep square leg and refuses the single.

Slower and back of a length, around off, Alzarri Joseph swings and misses.

In the air...but safe! Jos Buttler almost pulled off a stunner there! Gus Atkinson digs it in short, at the batter, Alzarri Joseph goes for the pull but the ball gets big on him. He skies it high in the air behind the keeper as Jos Buttler gives the chase while running backwards. He puts in a dive but the ball drops out of his reach. Two runs taken.

On the pads, darted in, Oshane Thomas swats it to deep backward square leg and the batters decide not to run.

Tosses it up, around off, Oshane Thomas prods forward to block it out.

Shorter and on off, Oshane Thomas goes back to a full delivery and gets beaten by the away turn.

A bit too wide outside off, left alone by Oshane Thomas.

Turning away, full and on off, Oshane Thomas gets beaten on the outside edge as he plays inside the line.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Another one bites the dust! Rehan Ahmed dishes out a googly and loops it up, full and outside off, Gudakesh Motie gets tempted in the flight and goes for a big heave across the line. He gets a top edge as the ball spins away and Sam Curran stationed at backward point settles under it and completes the simplest of catches. Rehan Ahmed gets his second wicket and West Indies are now 9 down! Oshane Thomas is the last man in for West Indies.

Full and honing in at the stumps, Alzarri Joseph drives it hard back towards the bowler where Gus Atkinson makes a half-stop.

Fuller and on off, Alzarri Joseph blocks it out off the front foot.

FOUR! Short and punished! Gus Atkinson bowls it short but this sits up nicely for the batter, Alzarri Joseph stands tall and hammers the pull over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Back of a length, over middle, Alzarri Joseph tries to force it through the leg side but cannot quite get it away.