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

Phil Salt smashed a superb 119 from just 57 balls as England beat West Indies by 75 runs to level their T20I series 2-2 and set up 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 team record of 267 for three in their 20 overs at the Brian Lara Academy. England's tally was second-highest innings score in a match between full member nations and although West Indies made a fast-scoring start they rapidly lost wickets and ended up bowled out for 192 in 15.3 overs.

West Indies vs England 4th T20I: Preview, Fantasy XI Predictions, Pitch And Weather Report

West Indies will be up against England in the 4th T20I of England's tour of West Indies, 5 T20I Series 2023 on Wednesday, December 20 at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, West Indies. The match will start at 1:30 AM IST. In the third T20I, opener Phil Salt scored an unbeaten 56-ball 109 to secure a maiden T20I century, while a late contribution from young Harry Brook who scored 24 runs in the final over against Andre Russell in England's dramatic seven-wicket victory over the West Indies, keeping them in contention with a 2-1 scoreline in the five-match T20I series.

"Great To Keep Series Alive": Jos Buttler On England's 7-wicket Win Over West Indies

Following England's seven-wicket win over West Indies in the third T20I match, skipper Jos Buttler said that it was great to keep the series alive. Speaking at the post-match presentation on Saturday, Buttler gave all the "credit" for the win to Philip Salt after his unbeaten 109-run knock during the run chase. He added that they tried a lot with the ball in the first inning. He also revealed that the wicket was tough for the spinners.

Watch: Needing 21 From 6 To Win, England Star Harry Brook Does The Unthinkable

England batter Harry Brook produced one of the most dramatic finishes in T20 international cricket history as his side took on West Indies on Saturday. With England requiring 21 runs from the final 6 balls to win the second T20I, Brook stepped up and produced stunning fireworks to win the match, keeping the series level 1-1. Up against Andre Russell, a bowler who barely gives an inch to the batters when it comes to death overs, Brook smashed the deliveries all around the park, right in time for the upcoming Indian Premier League auction.

"Hoping For...": Ben Stokes Provides Update Post Knee Surgery

Star England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Friday said that his rehabilitation after a knee surgery last month has been going on well and he's hoping to make further progress in the next two weeks. Stokes underwent a successful surgery on his left knee on November 29 in a bid to stay fit for the Test series in India, beginning January next year. The 32-year-old had been struggling with long-standing issues on his left knee before undergoing surgery. He was unable to bowl in the final three Ashes Tests against Australia this year and only featured as a batter at the recent World Cup in India, with his body unable to cope with the rigours of bowling.

"It's A Fair Decision": England Pacer Chris Woakes On Being Left Out Of India Test

Pacer Chris Woakes conceded that England took a fair call by leaving him out of the Test series against India given his record in the sub continent. The 34-year-old was not included in England's 16-member squad for the five-match Test series, starting January 25 in Hyderabad and Woakes said he was at ease with the decision. "It's mixed emotions," Woakes was quoted as saying by 'ESPNCricinfo'. "Whenever there's a Test squad announcement, you're always desperate to be in it. But at the same time, at my age, with my away record - particularly in the subcontinent - I feel like it's a fair decision," he added.

"Hardest Place To Play In The World": Michael Vaughan Warns England Ahead Of India Tests

Former skipper Michael Vaughan has issued a warning to England ahead of the upcoming five-Test series in India, saying their Bazball approach may get "absolutely destroyed" against the lethal spin attack of the hosts. England's aggressive approach, termed as Bazball named after their head coach Brendon McCullum, has created a lot of buzz in the cricketing world in the last one and a half years with the team winning 13 of their last 18 red-ball games. But Vaughan pointed out how England struggled against Australian spinner Nathan Lyon during the Ashes and said the strategy may not work in India.

Jofra Archer's Return In Barbados Club Match Surprises England

England were taken aback by fast bowler Jofra Archer's return from injury in a Barbados club match last week, with team chief Rob Key saying on Monday unaware of his involvement. Long-term injury absentee Archer joined up with England, currently on a white-ball tour of the West Indies, in Barbados -- the island of his birth -- on Friday as part of the Sussex quick's ongoing rehabilitation from a longstanding right elbow problem. It is understood he flew back to the UK on Sunday but not before turning out a few hours earlier for his old school side Foundation on day one of their three-day fixture against Lords in division one of the Barbados Cricket Association league, where he was the pick of the attack with 4-18.

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

West Indies vs England 4th T20I: Preview, Fantasy XI Predictions, Pitch And Weather Report

"Great To Keep Series Alive": Jos Buttler On England's 7-wicket Win Over West Indies

Watch: Needing 21 From 6 To Win, England Star Harry Brook Does The Unthinkable

"Hoping For...": Ben Stokes Provides Update Post Knee Surgery

"It's A Fair Decision": England Pacer Chris Woakes On Being Left Out Of India Test

"Hardest Place To Play In The World": Michael Vaughan Warns England Ahead Of India Tests

Jofra Archer's Return In Barbados Club Match Surprises England