West Indies vs England, 2nd ODI
Location: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
Toss: England won the toss and opt to bowl
England won by 6 wkts
Squads:
West Indies:
Shai Hope (c & wk), Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph, Yannic Cariah, Gudakesh Motie, Oshane Thomas, Roston Chase, Kjorn Ottley, Matthew Forde
England:
Jos Buttler (c & wk), Philip Salt, Will Jacks, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Brydon Carse, Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Tom Hartley, John Turner, Matthew Potts, Ollie Pope
Match Overview West Indies vs England 2nd ODI:
On December 6th, the second One Day International (ODI) match between West Indies and England was held at Vivian Richard North Sound Stadium. England won the toss and chose to bowl first. West Indies scored 202 runs in 39.4 overs and was all out. In response, England scored 206 runs and won the match in just 32.5 overs, losing only four wickets. This victory helped England make a comeback in the series. The series consists of three matches, out of which each team has won one match each. Therefore, the team that wins the third match will win the series. In the first ODI, West Indies won and in the second ODI, England won. Now, the score in the series is 1-1. England won the second match by a considerable margin, defeating West Indies and strengthening their hold on the series.
Shai Hope (c & wk) 68 Runs Inning:
In the first One Day International (ODI) match between West Indies and England, West Indies emerged victorious, thanks to an outstanding performance by Shai Hope. He scored a century and had a firm hold on the match. In the second ODI, Shai Hope once again led the innings for West Indies. Despite a poor start as they lost early wickets, Shai Hope played a composed innings and scored a half-century. He scored 68 runs off 68 balls, including 6 boundaries and 1 six. His innings helped West Indies to reach a respectable total while batting first.
Sherfane Rutherford 63 Runs Inning:
Shai Hope was in need of a batting partner and Rutherford proved to be the right fit. They formed a solid partnership, and despite the pressure from the opposing team, Rutherford batted steadily, scoring 63 runs on 80 balls. He hit 7 boundaries and 1 six, which helped West Indies to put up a competitive score. While he played at a slower pace, his contribution was vital in enabling West Indies to reach a total of 200 runs.
Will Jacks 73 Runs Inning:
England’s batsmen chased their target of 203 runs and started the match with a good opening partnership. Jacks, who was playing as an opener, scored 73 runs in 72 balls. He hit 6 boundaries and four sixes, giving a great start to England. Thanks to Jack’s successful innings, England was able to win the match easily. The other players also played well and contributed to the team’s victory.
Jos Buttler (c & wk) 58 Runs Inning:
Jos Buttler did not perform well in the last match and as a result, England lost. However, in the current match, he played a remarkable innings scoring 58 runs off just 45 balls, including four boundaries and three sixes. He captained the team exceptionally well and stayed unbeaten till the end, leading England to victory. The prediction made in Cricket11 for the West Indies vs England 2nd ODI match turned out to be accurate as England won the match. Interestingly, the predicted player was also Jos Buttler, who played a crucial role in England’s win with his impressive performance.
Sam Curran 3 Wickets:
During the first One Day International (ODI), Sam Curran struggled to contain runs. He failed to take any wickets and conceded many runs on the same ground in the previous match. However, in the second ODI, he devised a game plan and emerged as the top wicket-taker for England. He only conceded 33 runs in the 7 overs he bowled, and took 3 wickets. His contribution was crucial in securing England’s victory, and he played a significant role in the team’s success.
FAQ
Who will win West Indies vs England ODI Series 2013?
In this series, the first match was won by West Indies with a big margin, and England won the second match by a significant difference. In the upcoming final third match, both teams are expected to play on equal footing, but England is likely to come up with a game plan to win the match and the series. George Butler is also in good form, which can be harmful to West Indies.