Summary

  • First T20, Chester-le-Street

  • England win by 21 runs to take 1-0 lead in three-match series

  • Dawson takes four wickets in first international since November 2022

  • Buttler hits sparkling 96 to help England post 188-6

  • Watch highlights on BBC Two and iPlayer from 23:00 BST

  • Second T20 at Bristol on Sunday (14:30 BST)

'What a knock!' - Buttler's emphatic 96 off 59

Live Reporting

by Elizabeth Botcherby & Timothy Abraham

  1. wicket

    WICKET

    Charles st Buttler b Dawson 18 (WI 27-1)

    Buttler stumps Charles as Dawson picks up wicket on international return

    There it is! Liam Dawson changes ends and picks up a wicket! How happy will he be on his return to international cricket?

    It's a lovely delivery. Sublime turn to deceive Johnson Charles, who is completely stranded as Jos Buttler whips off the bails.

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    A run rate of over 9 is child's play these days needs to be at least over 10 to make it difficult

  3. Scott Read
    BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Sounds

    That was a fabulous effort from Bethell.

  4. WI 27-0

    Target 189

    It's an expensive bowling change from Harry Brook, with Will Jacks conceding 12 runs.

    Johnson Charles thumps a four through the covers and there's a couple of wides.

    And the over ends in unfortunate fashion, with Jacob Bethell just unable to stop the ball on the rope. It was a good effort from him and he looked agonised as the ball trickled past him.

  5. Kieran Parmley
    Cricviz analyst

    Matthew Potts in the Powerplay at Chester-le-Street: 37 overs 11 wickets 7.83 economy 26.3 average.

    England not looking to get Potts into the game early despite his good new ball record on his home ground.

  6. Given where they were after six overs, I agree that 188-6 is far below where England would've seen themselves.

    However, as a target, I don't think 189 should be underestimated. The required rate is above nine after all.

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    England will be disappointed with that total after the great start they had.

    Rob in Paris

  8. WI 15-0

    Target 189

    Neither West Indies opener has settled into this innings yet, but they'll be happy to have a couple of boundaries on the board.

    Harry Brook is already making changes to his attack, with Will Jacks replacing Liam Dawson.

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

    He's very good at that shot. He makes it look effortless.

  10. 6 runs

    WI 15-0

    Boom. He's had a few swings and misses but Johnson Charles got hold of that one. Pounded over backward square.

  11. WI 8-0

    Johnson Charles picks up West Indies' first boundary. A nonchalant four. He didn't even consider running.

  12. WI 4-0

    Target 189

    Well, it's a good return to international cricket from Liam Dawson, even with West Indies running three off the final delivery.

    Gudakesh Motie proved very economical in the first innings. Could England's decision to select four spinners be a masterstroke?

    Ponder that during an over of pace from Brydon Carse.

  13. Well spotted, Matt.

    Liam Dawson will indeed open the bowling for England.

    West Indies are chasing 189. Can they do it? Thumbs up for an England win. Thumbs down for West Indies.

  14. Matthew Henry
    BBC Sport journalist at Chester-le-Street

    It looks like Liam Dawson is going to open the bowling on his return.

  15. Mark Wood
    England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    I have started running and lightly bowling this week, just from a standing start. It's the beginning stages.

    I still hope to play by the end of July, a game for Durham at Taunton. Hopefully, I can put myself in contention for selection for Test matches by the end of the series.

    The dates aren't set in stone but that's what I'm aiming for.

  16. During the break, Mark Wood has been speaking on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and he has provided an update on his injury recovery...

  17. Intriguing is the right word to tee up this chase.

    To quote the oracle that is Superintendent Ted Hastings, England set off like the clappers, piling on 78-1 in the powerplay and reaching three figures inside 10 overs.

    However, West Indies did well to pull them back, with those four overs of spin from Gudakesh Motie (0-21) really frustrating England and helping to keep them under 200.

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    Buttler hits 22 off just four balls to put England in early control

  18. Thanks Tim.

    I spent the whole ODI series backing West Indies for no reason other than my own entertainment, so I'll stick to that policy.

  19. Should be an intriguing chase for West Indies. I'm going to hand over to Elizabeth Botcherby, who will talk you through the second part of this contest.

    Who is going to come out on top here, Elizabeth?

  20. Mark Wood
    England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    I see what you mean Henry but I think that's a defendable score.