FINAL T20I WASHED OUT

Article by David Harris

Rain washed out the fifth and final T20I match between the West Indies and England at the Darren Sammy Cricket Stadium in St Lucia on Sunday evening. 

Only five overs were possible before the heavens opened up forcing the players to leave the field, and eventually play was called off a few hours later. 

During the five overs, the West Indies raced to 44 for no wickets as openers Evin Lewis (29) and Shai Hope (17) continued from where they had left in the fourth T20 I on Saturday night. 

Chasing 219 for victory, the West Indies scored 221 for five wickets in 19 overs, Lewis (68) and Hope (54) shared an opening stand of 136 runs in 9.1 overs that laid the foundation for the Caribbean side consolation win in the series. 

England had already won the series after defeating their hosts by three wickets in the third T20 I at the same venue.  

The West Indies international season continue with two Tests, three One Day Internationals, and two T20Is against Bangladesh. 

The Test series starts at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua on November 22.