England have the chance to win their T20 series against the West Indies this Thursday as they head to Saint Lucia with a 2-0 lead.
After losing the ODI series at the start of their tour, Jos Buttler’s side have turned things around in the T20s, winning back-to-back matches.
On Sunday, a Buttler masterclass meant England cruised to a seven-wicket victory and to within one win of overall glory.
That result followed another dominant win in the First T20 where opener Phil Salt’s century led his country to a commanding success.
If they do claim victory against the West Indies again this week, it will end a run of five consecutive defeats across all international cricket formats in the Caribbean.
West Indies vs England: Date and how to follow
This T20 match will take place on Thursday, November 14.
The action at the Beausejour Stadium in Saint Lucia is scheduled to get started at 8pm UK time.
talkSPORT 2 will have live coverage of the match.
Our commentary team includes Jon Norman, Andrew McKenna, Philio Wallace, Cath Dalton and Jarrod Kimber.
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You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
The Third T20 will also be broadcast live on TNT Sports. More details can be found here.
West Indies vs England: Team news
Buttler’s return has boosted England in this series and the captain is going to remain in the team in his new No.3 role in the batting order.
Salt remains as the wicket-keeper while Jofra Archer and Saqib Mahmood are in fine bowling form heading into the Third T20.
Here are the full squads:
- England squad: Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Jafer Chohan, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Saqib Mahmood, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt (wk), Reece Topley, John Turner
- West Indies squad: Shai Hope (c) (wk), Jewel Andrew, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh Jr
England’s West Indies tour
ODI Series
- First ODI: West Indies win by eight wickets (DLS)
- Second ODI: England win by five wickets
- Third ODI: West Indies win by eight wickets
T20 Series
- First T20: England win by eight wickets
- Second T20: England win by seven wickets
- Third T20: Thursday, November 14 – 8pm
- Fourth T20: Saturday, November 16 – 8pm
- Fifth T20: Sunday, November 17 – 8pm
West Indies vs England: What has been said?
Speaking after starring in the Second T20 at the weekend, Buttler said: “It is great to spend time in the middle.
“I was a bit scratchy for the first few balls but I managed to come through that period and really enjoyed it. It was great to be back out there.
“I have lots of experience, I have played for a while and batted in lots different positions.
“I am just waiting to see what happens and playing what is in front of me.”
On the Third T20, he added: “We have got to start again. We are playing a top team in the West Indies, who are excellent in T20 cricket.
“They will come back hard and we have to be ready from ball one in the next game.”