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Windies record thrilling 26-run win over England

by February 22nd, 2019

The five-match One Day International series between the West Indies and England is locked at 1-1 after stand-out performances by Sheldon Cottrell and Shimron Hetmyer lifted the Windies to a 26 runs win at Kensington Oval in Barbados.

Chasing 290 for victory, England lost their last six wickets for 35 runs as they crashed from 228-4 in the 39th over to 263 all out with Ben Stokes scoring 79 and Eoin Morgan getting 70.

Jason Holder (3-53) dismissed Jos Buttler (34) and Tom Curran, for a first ball duck, in consecutive deliveries during England’s collapse, while Sheldon Cottrell took a career-best 5-46.

Earlier Hetmyer, named Man of the Match, slammed an unbeaten 104 from 83 balls to guide the Windies to 289-6.

He was assisted by opener Chris Gayle who continued his good run of form with an even 50 while Shai Hope added 33.

Four England bowlers – Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Ben Stokes and Lliam Plunket – ended with a wicket each.

Final scores, West Indies 289 for 6, England 263.

Game three will be played at the National Cricket Stadium in St. Georges, Grenada on Monday.

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