England vs West Indies LIVE: Latest updates from the 2019 Cricket World Cup as hosts chase target of 213
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England are looking to put some distance between themselves and the rest of the teams with a win against West Indies in their fourth World Cup match.
Eoin Morgan’s side recovered from a defeat against Pakistan to convincingly win against Bangladesh, but will need to be at their best against Jason Holder’s men. England drew a bilateral series 2-2 with the West Indies during their winter tour but will be confident as they look to extend their winning run at the Ageas Bowl to five matches.
India vs New Zealand was abandoned yesterday without a ball being bowled due to rain. The forecast for today is much better and any early rain should pass. Follow live updates in the blog below:
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8 West Indies 26-1 Shai Hope 1 Chris Gayle 21
Problems here for England as Jason Roy appears to pull up with a hamstring injury while fielding at mid-wicket. Eoin Morgan goes over to see what's the case and calls for a substitute fielder to be brought out.
James Vince is on in his place.
10 West Indies 44-1 Shai Hope 4 Chris Gayle 33
Gayle has come to life after a shaky start that saw him dropped by Mark Wood early on. The show is just getting started here, you feel.
West Indies will be fairly happy with the powerplay and the way they managed the new ball inside the first 10 overs.
This is the most economical powerplay, mind.
10.4 West Indies 45-1 Shai Hope 6 Chris Gayle 35
Liam Plunkett comes in for his first over.
Hope quickly gets Gayle back on strike, but the universe boss can only manager a single despite a couple of big swipes.
Great fielding there from Eoin Morgan at cover to prevent Hope's low, powerful strike to skittling away to the boundary for four.
12 West Indies 47-1 Shai Hope 6 Chris Gayle 36
Mark Wood comes into the attack and will be keen to make up for dropping Gayle earlier.
Wow he is quick. There's no sign of that troublesome ankle injury causing him any grief here.
He's wasted no time in finding a nice line and forced the big-hitter into playing defensive shots.
12.3 West Indies 53-1 Shai Hope 10 Chris Gayle 36
Close! Liam Plunkett almost gets Hope caught behind, but the ball is just too wide for Jos Buttler to prevent it going for four.
13 West Indies 54-1 Shai Hope 11 Chris Gayle 36
WICKET! Chris Gayle (36) b Liam Plunkett c Jonny Bairstow.
The slow delivery from Plunkett gets Gayle! Bairstow is well placed at deep-backwards square.
WICKET!
Hope (11) LBW Mark Wood
The original decision was not out, but a considered review showed the ball was hitting stumps!
England get a second wicket in three balls!
Roy update
We are told by England that Jason Roy is being assessed for "tightness in his left hamstring".
He pulled up while fielding at mid-wicket about half an hour ago. We'll keep you in the loop with anything we hear.
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