Summary

  • England race to victory with 10.2 overs to spare - report

  • Smith clobbers 64 off 28 balls to get England off to flier

  • West Indies recover from 154-7 to reach 251-9

  • Eighth-wicket partnership puts on 91 in 11.2 overs

  • Rutherford top-scores with 70 (71); Motie adds 63 (54)

  • Third ODI, The Oval, England win series 3-0

Live Reporting

by Elizabeth Botcherby, Matthew Henry, Stephan Shemilt, Mike Peter, Esha Nayar & Fazeela Munshi

  1. How's stat?!

    Andy Zaltzman
    Test Match Special statistician

    This will be the first time England have won three in a row since before the 2023 World Cup.

  2. Ebony Rainford-Brent
    Former England batter on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

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    This has been a very positive England batting performance.

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    Hate it with the fire of a thousand suns...

    Sim in Alton

    If anyone requires clarity, Sim does not like 10 things I hate about you...

  4. Eng 239-3

    Target 246

    England need seven runs to win from 66 balls.

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    Has Jos Buttler realised he’s got to get his hired bike back by 9pm?

    Kerry, Bedfordshire

  6. Aatif Nawaz
    BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Jos Buttler is putting on a show here for the crowd at The Oval.

  7. 6 runs

    Eng 238-3

    'He's putting on a show!' - Buttler ramps Alzarri Joseph for six

    That's quite outrageous.

    Alzarri Joseph saw Jos Buttler moving across for the ramp but such is his skill, he managed to get the shot away anyway. It's way over the rope.

    Eight needed.

  8. Eng 227-3

    Target 246

    All this film chatter has become quite distracting (I know, I know, I started it) - we've had some rogue entries in the office and a lengthy discussion about where you can watch The Bill.

    Back to the cricket - Buttler is now taking on Gudakesh Motie. It's a quite punishing shot for four.

  9. Sim, why do you feel ashamed? 10 things I hate about you is a great film. Thoroughly watchable.

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    Ashamed to say I know that one. 10 things I hate about you.

    Sim from Alton.

    10 Things I Hate About You. Classic film!

    10 Things I Hate About You.

    Richard

  11. Eng 220-3

    Target 246

    Jos Buttler wants to wrap this match up! His first four is nicked, his next two are absolutely pounded.

    He's raced to 17 off just eight balls.

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    Know what’ll get you out of a lull? A bye.

    From Scott, Seattle

  13. Eng 205-3

    Target 246

    Jos Buttler is looking considerably more composed than at Sophia Gardens, where his (brief) performance could only be described as skittish.

    He's picked up where Joe Root left out, trading singles with Harry Brook.

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    Is that the first time ever a Joseph has been caught by a Joseph from a ball bowled by a Joseph.

    David R. Martinique.

  15. Phil Tufnell
    Former England spinner on Test Match Special

    England are cruising here. Credit to Alzarri Joseph, he's looked head and shoulders above the rest of the West Indian bowlers.

  16. Aatif Nawaz
    BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    You do have to admire the West Indies. They've not given up and made it hard for England to get these runs.

  17. Eng 201-3

    Target 246

    Right, back to lulls.

    The film quote which flashed across my brain as I read your message, Kevin, was this: "Can you ever be just whelmed?" "I think you can in Europe." We use it a lot in our family. I will award points to whoever correctly identifies the film.

    It's not really relevant to lulls but I wanted to share. I don't think a sudden lull is possible. But I can't explain why.

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    Surely you get lulled into a lull?

    Simon, Stoke-on-Trent

  19. Phil Tufnell
    Former England spinner on Test Match Special

    Joe Root is such a selfless player, such a team man. He's furious because he would've wanted to get it done.

    Shamar Joseph has that sharp bouncer, he has that ability to rush you and hit that splice.

  20. Daniel Norcross
    Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Really well caught in the end, diving forward. Joe Root has to go, shaking his head.