West Indies fold for 122
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ENG 125/1 (22.5 Ovs)
Bell 35 (68) James Taylor 25 (28)
WI 122 (29.3 Ovs)
Nikita Miller 4-0-14-0 A Russell 4.5-0-31-0
England won by 9 wkts
Match-end Update : Bells leads England to easy win
Ian Bell played patiently and brought up a fine half century to help England notch up a convincing win. West Indies' bowlers had very little to bowl at, and after the start England got to, they were always behind the 8-ball. England chased down the total with 27.5 overs and 9 wickets to spare.
Update : Holder gets Ali; but it's a no-ball
Captain Jason Holder appeared to have given West Indies their opening break through when he had Moeen Ali caught at backward point with a short delivery outside off-stump. The umpires checked for a no-ball and replays showed that Holder had indeed overstepped. Moeen surivives. England 18/0 after 4 overs.
Ali and Ian Bell went on to put up 70 runs on the board. Bell was more circumspect in his approach, but Ali took full toll on the bowlers erring in line and length and closed in on his fifty.
The left-hander fell on 46, when he mistimed his drive to Darren Bravo at cover, but England were on course for a comfortable victory.
Innings update : West Indies fold for 122
England didn't take too long to take the remaining wickets, with Chris Woakes claiming a five-wicket haul, as West Indies were bowled out for a paltry 122. Woakes had Lendl Simmons and Andre Russell out in successive overs, while Steven Finn added to his tally with the wicket of Jason Holder as West Indies slipped to an embarrassingly low score.
Wickets : Windies continue to falter
England continued to chip away consistently as Chris Jordan, James Tredwell and Ravi Bopara got into the act to leave Windies deep in trouble.
Denesh Ramdin had a miserable outing, scoring only six off the 23 deliveries he faced before he was clean bowled by a fast, full-pitched Chris Jordan delivery. James Tredwell extended the two-time World Champions' misery by outfoxing Jonathan Carter with the very first ball he bowled. The left-hander could not read a straight delivery, and found his off-stump pegged back.
Darren Sammy hung around for a couple of over before trying to hoick Bopara out of the ground. He only managed to find James Tredwell at mid-on, leaving WI needing a miracle to put up a decent score on the board.
Wickets : Double blow leaves WI reeling
West Indies made a mini-recovery thanks to a few fine hits to the fence by Dwayne Smith and Marlon Samuels. The pair, however, could not continue the fightback as Woakes had Smith out caught in the slips with a another brilliant delivery. Steven Finn took advantage on the mounting pressure and had Marlon Samuels out bowled off the very next delivery.
West Indies were left-tottering and will be hoping their long-ish batting line-up somehow finds their way back and puts on a score that will enable their bowlers have a decent work out.
Woakes celebrates after taking his second wicket. © Getty
Wickets : First ball ducks for Gayle and Bravo
West Indies were immediately left rueing their decision to bat first as Chris Woakes struck twice in the first over to send back Chris Gayle and Darren Bravo. Gayle was a tad unlucky to get out, as he gloved a short delivery down the leg-side. Bravo, on the other hand, can have no such complaints having been greeted with a scorcher that swung away and took the edge on the way to the keeper.
Toss and Teams : West Indies opt to bat first
Jason Holder won the toss and opted to bat first in conditions that were good for the bowlers. West Indies decided to go in with the full 15-man squad for the warm-up. England, however, were still experimenting with their line-up and opted to rest James Anderson and Stuart Broad for the match.
© Getty
Build Up : England look to continue impressive run
It's time to start ticking boxes. England had a good tri-series that also involved Australia and India, but there are still a few wrinkles to iron out. James Anderson has got the new ball to move both ways in Australia. Chris Woakes played the perfect foil to him. Steven Finn also returned to form when he took his maiden 5-wicket haul against India.
Their batsmen too got to spend some quality time in the middle. Ian Bell and James Taylor got a couple of fifty plus scores. Eoin Morgan scored a ton against Australia, Jos Buttler made the best of the opportunities batting at No.7. They would like Ravi Bopara and Stuart Broad to make the most of the practice game.
West Indies, on the other hand, were given a drubbing by South Africa, who beat them 4-1 in the 5-match ODI series. There are plenty of issues they need to address.
The form of Chris Gayle has been a worry at the top of the order. Marlon Samuels was the only batsman that looked to be in some sort of form. The bowling too looks weak without Sunil Narine, Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard. The return of Darren Bravo will be a boost, but can they get their combination right and adjust to the conditions before the start of the big tournament?
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England won by 9 wkts
Match-end Update : Bells leads England to easy win
Ian Bell played patiently and brought up a fine half century to help England notch up a convincing win. West Indies' bowlers had very little to bowl at, and after the start England got to, they were always behind the 8-ball. England chased down the total with 27.5 overs and 9 wickets to spare.
Update : Holder gets Ali; but it's a no-ball
Captain Jason Holder appeared to have given West Indies their opening break through when he had Moeen Ali caught at backward point with a short delivery outside off-stump. The umpires checked for a no-ball and replays showed that Holder had indeed overstepped. Moeen surivives. England 18/0 after 4 overs.
Ali and Ian Bell went on to put up 70 runs on the board. Bell was more circumspect in his approach, but Ali took full toll on the bowlers erring in line and length and closed in on his fifty.
The left-hander fell on 46, when he mistimed his drive to Darren Bravo at cover, but England were on course for a comfortable victory.
Ali and Ian Bell went on to put up 70 runs on the board. Bell was more circumspect in his approach, but Ali took full toll on the bowlers erring in line and length and closed in on his fifty.
The left-hander fell on 46, when he mistimed his drive to Darren Bravo at cover, but England were on course for a comfortable victory.
Innings update : West Indies fold for 122
England didn't take too long to take the remaining wickets, with Chris Woakes claiming a five-wicket haul, as West Indies were bowled out for a paltry 122. Woakes had Lendl Simmons and Andre Russell out in successive overs, while Steven Finn added to his tally with the wicket of Jason Holder as West Indies slipped to an embarrassingly low score.
Wickets : Windies continue to falter
England continued to chip away consistently as Chris Jordan, James Tredwell and Ravi Bopara got into the act to leave Windies deep in trouble.
Denesh Ramdin had a miserable outing, scoring only six off the 23 deliveries he faced before he was clean bowled by a fast, full-pitched Chris Jordan delivery. James Tredwell extended the two-time World Champions' misery by outfoxing Jonathan Carter with the very first ball he bowled. The left-hander could not read a straight delivery, and found his off-stump pegged back.
Darren Sammy hung around for a couple of over before trying to hoick Bopara out of the ground. He only managed to find James Tredwell at mid-on, leaving WI needing a miracle to put up a decent score on the board.
Denesh Ramdin had a miserable outing, scoring only six off the 23 deliveries he faced before he was clean bowled by a fast, full-pitched Chris Jordan delivery. James Tredwell extended the two-time World Champions' misery by outfoxing Jonathan Carter with the very first ball he bowled. The left-hander could not read a straight delivery, and found his off-stump pegged back.
Darren Sammy hung around for a couple of over before trying to hoick Bopara out of the ground. He only managed to find James Tredwell at mid-on, leaving WI needing a miracle to put up a decent score on the board.
Wickets : Double blow leaves WI reeling
West Indies made a mini-recovery thanks to a few fine hits to the fence by Dwayne Smith and Marlon Samuels. The pair, however, could not continue the fightback as Woakes had Smith out caught in the slips with a another brilliant delivery. Steven Finn took advantage on the mounting pressure and had Marlon Samuels out bowled off the very next delivery.
West Indies were left-tottering and will be hoping their long-ish batting line-up somehow finds their way back and puts on a score that will enable their bowlers have a decent work out.
Woakes celebrates after taking his second wicket. © Getty
Wickets : First ball ducks for Gayle and Bravo
West Indies were immediately left rueing their decision to bat first as Chris Woakes struck twice in the first over to send back Chris Gayle and Darren Bravo. Gayle was a tad unlucky to get out, as he gloved a short delivery down the leg-side. Bravo, on the other hand, can have no such complaints having been greeted with a scorcher that swung away and took the edge on the way to the keeper.
Toss and Teams : West Indies opt to bat first
Jason Holder won the toss and opted to bat first in conditions that were good for the bowlers. West Indies decided to go in with the full 15-man squad for the warm-up. England, however, were still experimenting with their line-up and opted to rest James Anderson and Stuart Broad for the match.
© Getty
Build Up : England look to continue impressive run
It's time to start ticking boxes. England had a good tri-series that also involved Australia and India, but there are still a few wrinkles to iron out. James Anderson has got the new ball to move both ways in Australia. Chris Woakes played the perfect foil to him. Steven Finn also returned to form when he took his maiden 5-wicket haul against India.
Their batsmen too got to spend some quality time in the middle. Ian Bell and James Taylor got a couple of fifty plus scores. Eoin Morgan scored a ton against Australia, Jos Buttler made the best of the opportunities batting at No.7. They would like Ravi Bopara and Stuart Broad to make the most of the practice game.
West Indies, on the other hand, were given a drubbing by South Africa, who beat them 4-1 in the 5-match ODI series. There are plenty of issues they need to address.
The form of Chris Gayle has been a worry at the top of the order. Marlon Samuels was the only batsman that looked to be in some sort of form. The bowling too looks weak without Sunil Narine, Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard. The return of Darren Bravo will be a boost, but can they get their combination right and adjust to the conditions before the start of the big tournament?