England 163-7 (44.5 overs) beat West Indies 159 all out (44.2) by 3 wickets (Series level at 1-1)
England eased their way to 163-7 to beat the West Indies by three wickets and level the Series at 1-1 after the second one day international. After winning the toss, England elected to put the West Indies into bat first which proved to be a good decision as they whittled them out for just 159 in the 45th over. Joe Root took two early wickets as England reduced the West Indies to 30-3 in the 9th over before a fifty partnership between Simmons and DJ Bravo got them back on track at 132-4 in the 35th over. However, a major batting collapse unfolded as the West Indies lost six wickets for only a further 27 runs as Parry took an impressive three wickets.
England replied with a modest start to their innings as they lost two early wickets on their way to 30-2 at the end of the 8th over. Lumb hit 39 whilst Root scored 23 but England kept losing wickets as partnerships failed to develop. Bresnan was the last wicket to fall as England struggled to 105-7 in the 32nd over. However, a fifty partnership developed between Bresnan and Broad who saw the game out to its conclusion with England reaching 163-7 after 44.5 overs, which meant they defeated the West Indies by three wickets and level the ODI Series 1-1 with one game remaining.
My Opinion:
That was more like it from England but their blushes were saved in the end by a fifty partnership from Bopara and Broad. It was a good decision to put the West Indies into bat first and they profited from it, bowling them out for just 159. It was a disastrous end to their innings as they failed to bat through to fifty overs, falling 32 balls short. This was a great chance for England to build some confidence and chase down a low target. Things went along slowly but England kept losing wickets consistently throughout their chase. This made it a very nervy end to the match as England needed 55 runs with three wickets left. However, Bopara and Broad took control of the game and saw England over the line in comfortable style. England back to winnings ways and level the Series at 1-1. It would be really nice if England could continue their winning ways with another in the final ODI match and win the Series.
Match Guide: Key Moments
England win the toss and elect to bowl
West Indies Innings:
(2.1) 10-1, Smith 5 (9), caught Wright, Root.
(8) 30-2, Powell 16 (20), 2 fours, caught and bowled Moeen.
(8.2) 30-3, Edwards 9 (21), caught Tredwell, Root.
(14.2) 50-3, Simmons 15*, DM Bravo 5*.
(22) 80-3, 50 partnership between Simmons 32* and DM Bravo 13* off 82 balls.
(22.4) 81-4, DM Bravo 13 (34), 1 six, bowled by Broad.
(29.4) 100-4, Simmons 45*, DJ Bravo 7*.
(33) 118-4, 50 for Simmons off 83 balls.
(34.4) 132-4, 50 partnership between Simmons 59* and DJ Bravo 20* off 72 balls.
(35) 133-5, DJ Bravo 20 (38), 1 four, stumped Buttler, Tredwell.
(37.5) 145-6, Simmons 70 (98), 4 fours, 2 sixes, caught Stokes, Parry.
(39.1) 150-6, Ramdin 4*, Sammy 3*.
(40.2) 151-7, Ramdin 5 (10), 1 four, bowled by Bresnan.
(41.1) 151-8, Sammy 3 (13), caught Broad, Parry.
(42) 155-9, Narine 4 (5), 1 four, stumped by Buttler, Parry.
(44.2) 159 all out, Rampaul 1 (5), caught Lumb, Tredwell.
Batsman of the Innings: Simmons 70 (98)
Bowler of the Innings: Parry 3-32
England Innings:
(6.5) 29-1, Moeen 10 (16), 1 four, caught Miller, Rampaul.
(8) 30-2, Wright 0 (5), bowled by Narine.
(14.3) 50-2, Lumb 27*, Root 8*.
(20.3) 79-3, Lumb 39 (60), 3 fours, lbw Miller.
(21.1) 81-4, Root 23 (43), 2 fours, caught and bowled by DJ Bravo.
(21.2) 81-5, Buttler 0 (1), caught Ramdin, DJ Bravo.
(24.3) 89-6, Stokes 4 (9), caught Ramdin, Miller.
(30) 100-6, Bopara 9*, Bresnan 5*.
(31.4) 105-7, Bresnan 10 (31), 1 four, run out by Ramdin.
(40.2) 150-7, Bopara 34*, Broad 20*.
(42.5) 155-7, 50 partnership between Bopara 36* and Broad 22* off 68 balls.
(44.5) 163-7, Bopara 38*(59), 4 fours and Broad 28*(46), 3 fours. England win by 3 wickets and level the ODI Series 1-1.
Batsman of the Innings: Lumb 39 (60)
Bowler of the Innings: Miller 2-28
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