ST JOHN’S – England’s interim captain, Liam Livingstone, delivered a sensational maiden century in One Day Internationals (ODI), main his group to a powerful five-wicket victory over the West Indies on the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Saturday.
Livingstone’s unbeaten 124 off 85 balls noticed England full a powerful chase of the West Indies’ formidable 328, finally reaching 329 for 5 in 47.3 overs—the second-highest profitable run chase within the Caribbean.
Livingstone’s standout innings eclipsed West Indies captain Shai Hope’s earlier century, organising an thrilling series-decider within the remaining ODI at Kensington Oval on Wednesday.
Hope had sparked the West Indies’ whole
Hope had sparked the West Indies’ whole with a well-played 117 from 127 balls, his first century in current matches. Supported by Keacy Carty’s regular 71 and Sherfane Rutherford’s brisk 54, the hosts posted their sixth-highest ODI whole on dwelling soil.
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Nevertheless, England’s top-order stability proved decisive. Though Matthew Forde and ODI debutant Shamar Joseph struck early, decreasing England to 63 for 2, Phil Salt (59) and Jacob Bethell (55) steadied the innings. Along with Livingstone, they constructed crucial partnerships to chip away on the goal.
Livingstone’s nerves initially confirmed with a dangerous 4 previous slip, however he quickly discovered his rhythm, hammering Forde for a six over sq. leg to set the tone. In partnership with Bethell, Livingstone powered the English aspect to 173 for 3, although Jayden Seales dismissed Bethell shortly after his half-century, leaving England at 160 for 4.
Swift 140-run stand
Sam Curran joined Livingstone, and their swift 140-run stand broke West Indies’ maintain on the sport. Livingstone introduced up his half-century within the forty first over, following it with aggressive hits, together with two consecutive sixes off Gudakesh Motie. A speedy sequence of sixes and fours off Seales within the forty fifth over virtually sealed the match, with Livingstone attaining his century with a single off Forde on the 77th ball he confronted.
Regardless of Curran’s departure for 52 within the forty sixth over, Livingstone closed out the sport with 9 sixes and 5 fours, placing England inside attain of victory and finally ending with a single from Forde’s supply. Forde was one of the best of the West Indies’ bowlers, taking three for 48 from his 8.3 overs.
The ultimate showdown awaits at Kensington Oval, the place England and West Indies will battle for the collection title.
