Player of the Match
Player of the Match

Shai Hope steps forward to collect the trophy, a beautiful cup. All smiles on the players' face as they line-up for the group photo. Kevin Sinclair performs his signature somersault to signal a fitting finish. Excellent series win for West Indies and they will hope they continue this form when they reach Zimbabwe for the qualifiers. That just about wraps up our day as well. If you missed any of the action, Deivarayan Muthu's report will have you covered. Till then, this is me Ashish Pant, signing off on behalf of Deiva, Sudeep and Chandan. Ciao!

Brandon King is the Player of the Series: The team has given me confidence, the century was great. I was trying to do the best for the team. They [UAE] provided a good challenge, they are in their home conditions and know how to bowl here. They played very competitive cricket. I always enjoy coming here.

Kevin Sinclair is the Player of the Match: It was my dream to play for WI and perform and to do that today was special. Will always cherish it. The wicket was good. It was all about hitting the areas. Two days ago was my grandfather's 75th birthday, and this performance is for him. Can't get any better than this. The staff has supported me and backed me. They know my talent and my abilities. Hats off to them.

Here's West Indies' stand-in captain, Roston Chase: Just wanted to be there at the end. He [Athanaze] has been in ripping form of late. He backed that up well. He has been in ripping form, has been playing that shot [reverse sweep] of late, don't want to be too hard on him. The batters were just trying to rotate the strike in the middle. That is an area we struggle. There is room for improvement. I have been bowling pretty well, I didn't get any wickets but I thought I bowled my best today. Sinclair was great. UAE is great, a bit expensive but great.

First up, here's the UAE captain, Muhammad Waseem: There was a chance, The way Vriitya and Rameez were playing, we could have gone forward, but we lost our way. I was quite upset [with the run outs]. I have learned a lot, and we hope we apply this there [in Zimbabwe for the qualifiers]. [Spinners] Aayan is very talented and so is Karthik. Our talent has come out so well. Jawadullah is a very good bowler, and will work for us in Zimbabwe. We are well prepared for the qualifiers.

Presentation time

9.58pm Relatively straightforward win for West Indies as they claim a win with 14.5 overs in the bag. The chase was setup by debutant Alick Athanaze, who equalled the record for the fastest fifty on debut in ODIs off 26 balls. He slammed 65 off 45 balls, stitching a 66-runs stand with Shamarh Brooks, who also played his part. At one point it seemed West Indies would secure the win much earlier, but the UAE spinners, Aayan Afzal Khan and Karthik Meiyappan got the West Indies batters on a leash. They bowled brilliantly in the middle phase not allowing any batter to get away. They picked two wickets apiece, so did debutant Jawadullah, but the 185-run target was always going to be tough to defend. Good win for West Indies, who will travel to Zimbabwe for the ODI WC qualifiers with a lot of confidence. Do hang around for the presentation.

35.2
1w
Muhammad Jawadullah to Chase, 1 wide, West Indies get the clean-sweep, finish off the series 3-0! Jawadullah pushes the length ball well down leg, and with that wide, West Indies wrap up the game by four wickets.
35.1
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Chase, no run, Length ball on off, he pushes to cover

Still one to win

Me: "@Jave,Not Likely250 wouldn't be an issue cause WI would have played a bit more better we have Low Scoring Syndrome we give it away anytime we chase a low total"

END OF OVER:
35 | 3 Runs | WI: 184/6 (1 run required from 15 overs, RR: 5.25, RRR: 0.06)

  • Keemo Paul2 (4b)
  • Roston Chase27 (31b)
  • Rohan Mustafa6-0-29-0
  • Muhammad Jawadullah5-0-35-2
34.6
0
Rohan Mustafa to Paul, no run, And another low full toss, down leg that Paul bunts to square leg.
34.5
0
Rohan Mustafa to Paul, no run, Knee-high full toss that he can only miscue to midwicket

One to win

34.4
2
Rohan Mustafa to Paul, 2 runs, Flatter on off and middle, he works it past square leg for two

David: "Not that it needed highlight but this performance highlights why Hope is so important to WI"

34.3
0
Rohan Mustafa to Paul, no run, He was looking to finish it off on one go, was Paul. Tossed up on off, looks for a massive hoick, mistimes it to square leg.
34.2
1
Rohan Mustafa to Chase, 1 run, On a length outside off, he drives with an open face of the bat to deep point
34.1
0
Rohan Mustafa to Chase, no run, Full on off, pushed back to the bowler

West Indies still need four to win. The players have taken a drink. Keemo Paul is in

Jave: "I stand correct, if UAE had gotten to 250 they would have won."

END OF OVER:
34 | 3 Runs 1 Wkt | WI: 181/6 (4 runs required from 16 overs, RR: 5.32, RRR: 0.25)

  • Roston Chase26 (29b)
  • Muhammad Jawadullah5-0-35-2
  • Rohan Mustafa5-0-26-0
33.6
W
Muhammad Jawadullah to Reifer, OUT, Short of a length ball is hit straight to deep backward square leg! As easy as they come. Gets the short ball into the body of Reifer, who is done in for pace. Was trying to hit the pull much wider, can only drag it to Ethan D'Souza who ain't dropping those. Jawadullah is ecstatic, and rightly so.

RA Reifer c D'Souza b Muhammad Jawadullah 15 (28m 30b 0x4 0x6) SR: 50.00

33.5
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Reifer, no run, Banged in short outside off. Reifer shapes up for the cut, but misses. The keeper misfields but no harm done.
33.4
2
Muhammad Jawadullah to Reifer, 2 runs, length on middle and leg, he works it past backward square leg for a couple
33.3
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Reifer, no run, Length ball that keeps a bit low and raps Reifer on the pads, who is caught right in front. The umpire says no. Sliding down leg? Oh, he is very lucky to be still out there. Reckon he was struck bang in front of middle.
33.2
1
Muhammad Jawadullah to Chase, 1 run, On a length on off, he goes half-forward and drives on the up to the right of mid-off.
33.1
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Chase, no run, Fuller on the pads of the batter, who clips it to midwicket

END OF OVER:
33 | 3 Runs | WI: 178/5 (7 runs required from 17 overs, RR: 5.39, RRR: 0.41)

  • Raymon Reifer13 (26b)
  • Roston Chase25 (27b)
  • Rohan Mustafa5-0-26-0
  • Muhammad Jawadullah4-0-32-1
32.6
0
Rohan Mustafa to Reifer, no run, Fuller on middle, he taps it back to the bowler
32.5
0
Rohan Mustafa to Reifer, no run, Angled into the batter, who jabs forward and defends
32.4
0
Rohan Mustafa to Reifer, no run, Floated outside off, he drives all along the ground to cover
32.3
1
Rohan Mustafa to Chase, 1 run, Fuller on off and middle, he gets it to long on for a run
32.2
1
Rohan Mustafa to Reifer, 1 run, Low full toss on leg stump. Reifer pushes it to long on.

West Indies 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st35J CharlesA Athanaze
2nd66SSJ BrooksA Athanaze
3rd31SSJ BrooksKU Carty
4th13RL ChaseKU Carty
5th0KAR HodgeRL Chase
6th36RL ChaseRA Reifer
7th4RL ChaseKMA Paul