Whereas the pitch was no minefield there was definitely sufficient to maintain the bowlers , so having obtained England three down early, West Indies would have been assured of urgent house their benefit.
The spectacular Hosein eliminated Phil Salt and Buttler, England’s standout batters within the first two video games, whereas the returning Joseph had Bethell caught behind.
Nevertheless, Will Jacks confirmed resolve and Curran appeared in good contact from the outset, elegantly stroking his first ball for 4.
That pair obtained England again on monitor however the important thing moments got here quickly after Jacks fell to Motie for 32.
Livingstone got here in and promptly carted Joseph into the stands for six. However two balls later, he skied a hook shot, just for Pooran to shell the catch as he ran again from behind the stumps.
The following over noticed Pooran present Livingstone one other likelihood when he edged behind off Motie with the ball bouncing out of the wicketkeeper’s gloves.
Curran’s innings got here to an finish when he picked out Hope at deep backward level handy Terrance Hinds a primary T20I wicket, and had Hetmyer held on to a tricky low catch to dismiss Livingstone within the subsequent over, England might have been in hassle.
As a substitute, Livingstone took the assault to Joseph, clubbing a six and two fours within the over, and 21 from 18 balls required was immediately 5 from 12.
He fell attempting to complete the sport in type however Rehan Ahmed got here in and slapped the ball over cowl to complete the job for England within the final over.
England can have fun the sequence win however West Indies will know that however for some sloppy fielding, they may be proper again in it.
