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.
Fourth ODI ? for Shimron Hetmyer!
He finishes 104* from 83 balls, what an innings!
Thanks to him, West Indies have finished on 289/6. Will it be enough to stretch England?#WIvENG LIVE ➡️ https://t.co/0DsJEv4sIB pic.twitter.com/KFPxFbM3x1
— ICC (@ICC) February 22, 2019
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.