BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Head coach Darren Sammy stated West Indies have been absolutely conscious of the significance of Saturday’s collection decider at storied Kensington Oval and have been “in a superb area” as they chased their first collection win over England in 16 years.
West Indies overhauled a report 326 to win the primary One-Day Worldwide by 4 wickets in Antigua final Sunday. Nonetheless, it become an underwhelming efficiency to lose the second 4 days later by six wickets on the identical venue.
On arrival right here Thursday, Sammy stated the win within the opening ODI had left West Indies assured they might recover from the road in Saturday’s essential fixture.
“I consider we have now ready properly, and I’m happy with the preparation that we put in and the work that the blokes put in,” Sammy advised reporters on the tarmac of the Grantley Adams Worldwide Airport.
“Now as soon as that bell rings, all of the issues we talk about – the plans that we put collectively – it’s as much as us now as a bunch or the XI that goes on the market, to exit and execute [them].
“We confirmed that we may do it within the first recreation, and I’ve full confidence that the blokes may exit and do it.”
He continued: “They know what’s at stake – everyone is aware of what’s at stake. To nonetheless be ready the place we may win [the series], that’s the mentality I’m making an attempt to convey to this group.
“We don’t wish to compete. We wish to win video games and make sure the wins are nearer collectively, and hopefully, come [Saturday], we are able to do this in opposition to England.”
Final Sunday’s win was solely West Indies’ fourth in opposition to England of their earlier 20 bilateral conferences, the profitable run chase marking their highest within the Caribbean and second-highest general.
Within the final ODI between the 2 groups at Kensington Oval 4 years in the past, West Indies got here away with a vital victory in a five-match collection, ending in a 2-2 tie.
Sammy stated he hoped the mystique of the venue may very well be an added motivation for his aspect.
“It’s essential for each groups. We began actually in Antigua; [I was] barely disillusioned with the efficiency within the second ODI, however coming to Barbados with all to play for, it performs out for aggressive and fascinating cricket,” Sammy stated.
“My males, the efforts we put in within the camp main in direction of [this] collection, we’re in a superb area proper now, and we’re trying ahead to the sport on [Saturday].”
He added: “All the blokes look ahead to taking part in at Kensington Oval. I’m fairly certain it’s the identical for the Englishmen as properly.
“The captain, Shai Hope, loves batting in Barbados and simply the ambiance and the historical past that floor brings. Hopefully, that would encourage our boys within the collection decider, and we give you the products to assist us win.”
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