Post by mikedJos Buttler, out first ball to an incredible catch. Bizarre innings by
windies, looked out of it at 69-5 and 117-8, but the 6s kept coming, and
they posted a decent total,
I wondered if the pitch had been tricky at the start but then eased,
similar to the 3rd ODI. But whatever the format. England often do
struggle to finish off the tail.
Post by mikedbut englands local boyos were equal to it.
Looks like it was a terrific innings by Salt. England seem much more
comfortable playing 20 overs than 50 overs, which isn't surprising given
that they play so little of the latter.
Post by mikedOnly spoiled by another topley injury; since he got injured i think just
before the WC last year, he hasnt looked anything like the same bowler.
mike
He's been very unlucky with injuries. Hit tall and rather spindly frame
probably doesn't help in that regard, though it no doubt has a lot to do
with how effective a bowler he's been.
It looks like Mahmood bowled well, which was good to see.
Meanwhile, I see that Pakistan have just won their ODI series in
Australia 2-1. Looks like the revival in their Test side has also lifted
the morale of their white-ball team, even though three of their main
white-ball performers were dropped from the Test team.
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John Hall
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Katherine Cebrian