England came from behind to win two successive matches in the T20I series against West Indies to level the scoreline 2-2. Opener Phil Salt starred again in a dominant 75-run win in the fourth game in Trinidad on Tuesday, smashing his second straight T20I hundred – 119 off 57 balls. England also posted 267 for three batting first – the second-highest score by a full member in T20Is.

Asked to bat first after losing the toss, Captain Jos Buttler and Salt&nbsp;smashed the&nbsp;bowlers to all parts of the ground. Both added a century-plus stand for the second successive game, with Buttler returning to form with another fifty (55 off 29 balls).&nbsp;

Will Jacks and Liam Livingstone contributed 24(9) and 54(21), respectively, as England posted their highest-ever total in this format. Salt hammered a stunning ton, scoring 119, including seven fours and ten sixes.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sa-vs-ind-2nd-odi-de-zorzis-ton-fires-south-africa-to-dominant-win-at-st-georges-park-level-series-at-1-1-671487">SA vs IND, 2nd ODI: De Zorzi’s ton fires South Africa to dominant win at St George’s Park; level series at 1-1</a>

Meanwhile, his knock came right after none of the ten IPL franchises showed interest in picking him ahead of the 17th season, starting around March 22 next year.

For West Indies, Jason Holder and Gudakesh Motie conceded 55 off their four-over spells, while Sherfane Rutherford went for 23 in his one-over.

Debutant Matthew Forde was expensive, going for 18 runs per over.

<h2>West Indies fail to chase</h2>

The home team lost Brandon King on the first ball before Nicholas Pooran and Kyle Mayers added 32 runs in the next ten balls. Mayers departed soon after, as West Indies lost two more wickets in Shai Hope and Pooran inside the Powerplay.&nbsp;

Rutherford had England worried with his supreme stroke play, smashing 36 off just 15 balls, including five fours and two sixes. Following Rovman Powell’s wicket on a mere four, Rutherford got out, with Holder returning to the pavilion on the next ball.&nbsp;

Dangerous Andre Russell was on a rampage, hitting a fifty (51 off 25 balls). He smashed five sixes but failed to put his team close to the winning line, as they got all out on 192, losing the game by 75 runs.&nbsp;

The same venue will host the fifth and final T20I on Thursday (December 21).&nbsp;

England came from behind to win two successive matches in the T20I series against West Indies to level the scoreline 2-2. Opener Phil Salt starred again in a dominant 75-run win in the fourth game in Trinidad on Tuesday, smashing his second straight T20I hundred – 119 off 57 balls.

England came from behind to win two successive matches in the T20I series against West Indies to level the scoreline 2-2. Opener Phil Salt starred again in a dominant 75-run win in the fourth game in Trinidad on Tuesday, smashing his second straight T20I hundred – 119 off 57 balls. England also posted 267 for three batting first – the second-highest score by a full member in T20Is. Asked to bat first after losing the toss, Captain Jos Buttler and Salt smashed the bowlers to all parts of the ground. Both added a century-plus stand for the second successive game, with Buttler returning to form with another fifty (55 off 29 balls). Will Jacks and Liam Livingstone contributed 24(9) and 54(21), respectively, as England posted their highest-ever total in this format. Salt hammered a stunning ton, scoring 119, including seven fours and ten sixes. ALSO READ: SA vs IND, 2nd ODI: De Zorzi’s ton fires South Africa to dominant win at St George’s Park; level series at 1-1 Meanwhile, his knock came right after none of the ten IPL franchises showed interest in picking him ahead of the 17th season, starting around March 22 next year. For West Indies, Jason Holder and Gudakesh Motie conceded 55 off their four-over spells, while Sherfane Rutherford went for 23 in his one-over. Debutant Matthew Forde was expensive, going for 18 runs per over. West Indies fail to chase The home team lost Brandon King on the first ball before Nicholas Pooran and Kyle Mayers added 32 runs in the next ten balls. Mayers departed soon after, as West Indies lost two more wickets in Shai Hope and Pooran inside the Powerplay. Rutherford had England worried with his supreme stroke play, smashing 36 off just 15 balls, including five fours and two sixes. Following Rovman Powell’s wicket on a mere four, Rutherford got out, with Holder returning to the pavilion on the next ball. Dangerous Andre Russell was on a rampage, hitting a fifty (51 off 25 balls). He smashed five sixes but failed to put his team close to the winning line, as they got all out on 192, losing the game by 75 runs. The same venue will host the fifth and final T20I on Thursday (December 21).

England level T20I series against West Indies as Phil Salt smashes records with 2nd T20I ton

England captain Jos Buttler is frustrated with his and his team’s performance in the ongoing World Cup 2023, but remains firm to continue leading the team in the T20Is and ODIs, starting with the Caribbean tour later this year. With questions raised over Buttler’s leadership after what transpired in this marquee event, the England veteran plans to speak with decision-makers about his future.&nbsp;

England’s 160-run win over the Netherlands helped them climb up on the points table to the seventh position with better NRR than three other eliminated teams – Dutch, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. It means even if Pakistan beat England on Saturday, the defending champions will be among the top eight sides, qualifying for the 2025 Champions Trophy.&nbsp;

Robert Key, England's managing director of men's cricket, will land in India soon, and Buttler and the coaching staff plan to sit and have constructive conversations around future of English cricket, considering next year’s T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/odi-world-cup-2023-how-can-india-vs-pakistan-contest-take-place-in-the-semifinal-know-more-656895">ODI World Cup 2023: How can India vs Pakistan contest take place in the semifinal? | Know More</a>

"I'd like to [lead in the Caribbean]," Buttler said. "I know Rob Key arrives in India today. We can have some good conversations with him and the coach and everyone, and make a plan for that tour. But yeah, I'd like to."

Regarded as one of white ball’s greatest batters, Buttler had a torrid time in this CWC campaign, managing 111 runs from eight innings, averaging 13.87. His five off 11 against the Netherlands added salt to the injury. Visibly frustrated with his form, Buttler admitted he was meant to lead from the front but hasn’t happened.

"You want to lead from the front and do that in your own performance," Buttler said. "I'll stick to the stuff that's served me well over a long period of time when I've had these little runs of form and hopefully I'll come out the other side of it very soon."

<h2>ECB likely to pick younger white-ball squad for Caribbean tour</h2>

Most of the CWC-bound players are likely to sit out of the West Indies’ white-ball series as the ECB is likely to pick a relatively younger squad, with Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed to return to the set-up.&nbsp;

Considering England’s T20I scheduling that will see them play limited matches before next year’s event, the onus would fall on preparing a strong team for the title defence, with Buttler and coach Matthew Mott stern to stick around.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, England will lock horns with Pakistan in their last league game on Saturday.

England captain Jos Buttler is frustrated with his and his team’s performance in the ongoing World Cup 2023, but remains firm to continue leading the team in the T20Is and ODIs, starting with the Caribbean tour later this year.

England captain Jos Buttler is frustrated with his and his team’s performance in the ongoing World Cup 2023, but remains firm to continue leading the team in the T20Is and ODIs, starting with the Caribbean tour later this year. With questions raised over Buttler’s leadership after what transpired in this marquee event, the England veteran plans to speak with decision-makers about his future. England’s 160-run win over the Netherlands helped them climb up on the points table to the seventh position with better NRR than three other eliminated teams – Dutch, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. It means even if Pakistan beat England on Saturday, the defending champions will be among the top eight sides, qualifying for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Robert Key, England's managing director of men's cricket, will land in India soon, and Buttler and the coaching staff plan to sit and have constructive conversations around future of English cricket, considering next year’s T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies. ALSO READ: ODI World Cup 2023: How can India vs Pakistan contest take place in the semifinal? | Know More "I'd like to [lead in the Caribbean]," Buttler said. "I know Rob Key arrives in India today. We can have some good conversations with him and the coach and everyone, and make a plan for that tour. But yeah, I'd like to." Regarded as one of white ball’s greatest batters, Buttler had a torrid time in this CWC campaign, managing 111 runs from eight innings, averaging 13.87. His five off 11 against the Netherlands added salt to the injury. Visibly frustrated with his form, Buttler admitted he was meant to lead from the front but hasn’t happened. "You want to lead from the front and do that in your own performance," Buttler said. "I'll stick to the stuff that's served me well over a long period of time when I've had these little runs of form and hopefully I'll come out the other side of it very soon." ECB likely to pick younger white-ball squad for Caribbean tour Most of the CWC-bound players are likely to sit out of the West Indies’ white-ball series as the ECB is likely to pick a relatively younger squad, with Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed to return to the set-up. Considering England’s T20I scheduling that will see them play limited matches before next year’s event, the onus would fall on preparing a strong team for the title defence, with Buttler and coach Matthew Mott stern to stick around. Meanwhile, England will lock horns with Pakistan in their last league game on Saturday.

'Frustrated' Jos Buttler wants to continue leading England in T20Is, ODIs following World Cup slump

englands-tour-of-west-indies-2023

England's Tour Of West Indies 2023, News on England's Tour Of West Indies 2023, stories on England's Tour Of West Indies 2023, articles on England's Tour Of West Indies 2023, England's Tour Of West Indies 2023 stories at Wion, England's Tour Of West Indies 2023 news, England's Tour Of West Indies 2023 latest news

englands tour-of-west-indies-2023

England level T20I series against West Indies as Phil Salt smashes records with 2nd T20I ton

'Frustrated' Jos Buttler wants to continue leading England in T20Is, ODIs following World Cup slump