West Indies v England T20 series

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England 10-3 after 2 overs.

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29-5 after 7 overs.

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49-7

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103 All Out, shambles.

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107-1, West Indies win by 9 wickets.

[hibee62]

Bit of a shocker, really. They’re missing half the team, but still wouldn’t expect that performance, looks like the depth is not what it was.

What’s the reason for this series so soon after the ashes?

[Mibbes Aye]

Bit of a shocker, really. They’re missing half the team, but still wouldn’t expect that performance, looks like the depth is not what it was.

What’s the reason for this series so soon after the ashes?

The Ashes was certainly later this year. Usually Boxing Day at the MCG is the start of the Fourth Test, with the SCG to wrap things up.

I think the main thing would be that the IPL auction is second week of February or so, with the games starting in April.

I don't think there are any English Test players (at least not capped yet) in the Windies squad, so they will get some rest before going out to the Caribbean in March for the Tests.

There is then certainly no shortage of long-form cricket as we go into and through summer, with the county season starting in April, plus what should be tough Test series against New Zealand and South Africa and a one-off Test against India.

[hibee62]

The Ashes was certainly later this year. Usually Boxing Day at the MCG is the start of the Fourth Test, with the SCG to wrap things up.

I think the main thing would be that the IPL auction is second week of February or so, with the games starting in April.

I don't think there are any English Test players (at least not capped yet) in the Windies squad, so they will get some rest before going out to the Caribbean in March for the Tests.

There is then certainly no shortage of long-form cricket as we go into and through summer, with the county season starting in April, plus what should be tough Test series against New Zealand and South Africa and a one-off Test against India.

Yeah, I think the ashes started later because of the t20 World Cup. I think there’s a test tour of the windies coming up in a month or so too.

England seem to have far too much cricket on this year, I doubt overplaying will do much to turn round their fortunes. Think Jack Ross and the run of matches that cost him his job!

[hibee62]

Quite a finish in the game tonight. Huge partnership for the 9th wicket and England only get home by 1 run…

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Quite a finish in the game tonight. Huge partnership for the 9th wicket and England only get home by 1 run…

That was a bit mental but, result never in doubt.

[The dalmeny]

Quite a finish in the game tonight. Huge partnership for the 9th wicket and England only get home by 1 run…

I didn't expect it to last the full 20 overs thats for sure

[hibee62]

Huge score by the Windies tonight, England are chasing 225. So far, so good for them, but scoreboard pressure usually leads to an eventual collapse in these situations.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Huge score by the Windies tonight, England are chasing 225. So far, so good for them, but scoreboard pressure usually leads to an eventual collapse in these situations.

Watched it this morning, WI win by 20 runs, good entertainment.

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Looks like it's going to go down to the final game tomorrow night.

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Looks like it's going to go down to the final game tomorrow night.

England win by 34 runs.

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What a fantastic piece of work on the boundary by Jason Roy to bring England their first wicket.

WI 60-1 after 7 overs.

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113-4 from 16 overs.

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England need 180 to win the series.

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Roy out in the 1st over.

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Banton gone, 41-2 after 4 overs. Ali dropped shortly after Banton was caught.

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95-4 in the 12th over.

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Half century for Vince, 106-4.

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Vince gone for 55, 112-5, WI probably fav now.

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162-7, 4 balls left.

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162-8, 3 balls left.

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162-9 (Holder hat trick), game over. Series to WI.

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162 All Out, 4 in 4 for Holder.