Phil Salt Smashes Ton As England Set Up Decider With West Indies | Cricket News

Phil Salt smashed an excellent 119 from simply 57 balls as England beat West Indies by 75 runs to stage their T20I sequence 2-2 and arrange a decider on Thursday. Led by Salt’s aggressive stroke play and swift half-centuries from skipper Jos Buttler and Liam Livingstone, England made a staff document of 267 for 3 of their 20 overs on the Brian Lara Academy. England’s tally was second-highest innings rating in a match between full member nations and though West Indies made a fast-scoring begin they quickly misplaced wickets and ended up bowled out for 192 in 15.3 overs.

Having trailed 2-0 on this sequence and having misplaced the ODI sequence within the Caribbean, England had been going through a demoralising finish to their tour however now have the prospect to safe the sequence again on the similar venue.

Salt had hit an unbeaten ton in England’s victory in Grenada on Saturday and carried on the place he left off, taking the assault to the hosts from the outset in emphatic trend after England had been put in.

Salt and skipper Jos Buttler placed on 117 within the opening partnership earlier than the captain was eliminated for 55 when he was caught within the deep by West Indies captain Rovman Powell off Jason Holder.

Will Jacks helped keep the momentum with 24 from 9 balls as a part of a fast 56-run partnership and Liam Livingstone ensured the run-rate by no means light with 54 from 21 balls.

Salt was lastly bowled by Andre Russell within the penultimate over after placing ten sixes and 7 fours in his entertaining innings — the best rating by an Englishman in T20 internationals.

The West Indies reply began badly with Brandon King eliminated with the primary ball of the innings, edging to Reece Topley at quick third man off Moeen Ali.

But Nicholas Pooran got here in and hammered 20 off the remainder of Ali’s opening over as the house facet confirmed they had been prepared for the daunting chase.

The runs had been flowing however Kyle Mayers was caught by Chris Woakes, on the second try, after looping a mis-timed drive off Topley excessive to mid-on.

Shai Hope went for 16 after he top-edged Woakes to the grateful Salt behind the stumps leaving West Indies at 78-4 in simply the sixth over.

Andre Russell provided a reminder of his energy with 5 sixes in his 51 off 25 balls however England wrapped up the win when Russell was caught by Harry Brook off Topley.

Tweaks fulfill Salt

Salt’s unbelievable kind bodes nicely for England’s hopes in June’s T20 World Cup, which might be hosted within the Caribbean and the United States, and he mentioned he was relishing taking part in within the area.

“I’m definitely enjoying it. It’s a cool place to tour,” he mentioned. “The boys have produced the goods in the last couple of games and now we’ve got a decider to look forward to.”

Salt credited his surge in kind to a modified strategy to the sport.

“It’s very satisfying. The tweaks that I’ve made to my game in the last six months from a mental approach point of view… it’s good that I’m seeing the rewards now,” he added.

Skipper Buttler was beaming after what was a feat of big-hitting with 33 sixes within the day.

“A fantastic win,” he mentioned. “You don’t play in too many of those games. It was like being at the Hong Kong Sixes. Really proud of the group, to play with the bravery, the courage and the skill level that we have.”

For his counterpart Powell, there was little to do apart from get his staff prepared for another conflict.

“Credit where credit is due,” he mentioned. “Phil Salt and Jos batted really well up front. These things happen. It’s a very thin line. We’re playing against world-class players. Once you don’t execute properly, they’re going to put you under pressure.

“The boys like a closing it appears. We’ll come into Thursday with model new concepts and plans… The guys will simply calm down. Sometimes you simply want to provide them some house. It’s a considering recreation, and as soon as guys are clear of their thoughts, they often can execute.”

(This story has been edited by Mahaz News staff …)