England and the West Indies are all squared heading into the fourth ODI after the third contest was abandoned.
After three matches, the series remains surprisingly locked one-all after the third fixture was abandoned at Queen’s Park in Grenada.
Things haven’t quite gone as planned for the number one-ranked tourists, but perhaps that is the best preparation for the World Cup later this year.
West Indies v England | Wed, 27 February | The National Stadium, Grenada | 17:00
To Win Match
West Indies 37/20
Tie 35/1
England 42/100
West Indies
Sheldon Cottrell ran through the world-class English batting line-up to square the series, proving that the Windies could be a force to be reckoned with in the one-off environment of the World Cup.
Shai Hope’s indomitable spirit and unflappable technique have kept the Windies afloat for the last 18 months and he’ll know he has a great companion in Shimron Hetmyer, who can blast the best attacks to all parts.
Chris Gayle has recovered from the hamstring problem that plagued him during his ton in the first match of the series to give the West Indies every chance of claiming the series, as they match the explosive England batting.
Slow bowlers Ashley Nurse and Devendra Bishoo have had a handy series and could play a big part in the final result.
England
England’s adjustment of their batting order doesn’t seem to have worked very well in this series, but to be fair they have suffered only one major slip and even then that was largely down to their batting falling away in the second ODI.
The strength of England’s all-rounders have carried them through previous contests when the top order under fires, but unfortunately, everyone has their off days.
England haven’t found the best way to utilise Adil Rahsid yet this series and even failed to bowl the leg-spinner out in the second ODI. He bowled just six overs, but still picked up a wicket.
The tourists will remain confident that they can put the Windies away, but it is clear that they will have to do more than they originally thought.
Verdict: England (42/100)
The tourists remain ever the favourites but will have to find a way to lift their game.
