Player of the Match
Player of the Match

3:50pm Right. That will be that from us for today. Hope you enjoyed our coverage as much as we enjoyed bringing it to you. Tomorrow is a massive day at the World Cup Qualifier, with the Netherlands taking on Scotland, and the identity of the second qualifier becoming clear by the time that game is done. Until next time, this is me (Shashwat) signing off on behalf of Danyal, Ranjith, Sudeep and everyone else at ESPNcricinfo. Goodbye and take care!

Shai Hope, West Indies captain: (On this being a perfect performance) It was a little too late, unfortunately. Happy with the lessons we have taken from the past few games. In international cricket, there are no walkovers. There are quality cricketers everywhere and you have to respect it. Today, we played quality cricket throughout. (On the intensity) Past is past and I just asked the guys in the huddle today to enjoy the game - showcase your skills and show what you can do. (On King) He is a joy to watch, I love seeing him play, especially watching from the other end. (On his secret to success) Just trying to be consistent. Aim is to score as many runs for the team and play the situation.

Aqib Ilyas, Oman captain: (On how he would sum up this game) We fell short with the bat. It was a flat track and we felt we needed more than 300. A single run-out can change things and we lacked a few runs. This is a big platform. The players have showed their skills - the batters and bowlers have done well. there was a collective performance from the team. Oman is going to play the Emerging Cup which is going to happen soon in Sri Lanka and then we will play the T20 World Cup qualifiers.

Brandon King, Player of the Match: (On if there is anything he has changed in the recent past) You are constantly working on your game to see where you can improve. More mental for me (the changes I have made). Staying patient, and waiting for my scoring opportunities. Credit must be given to the bowlers for restricting them to that total. (On being the leading run-scorer this year for WI) Just trying to be consistent. Keeping my game simple. (On his approach) The start is the hardest part. You try to stay tight and assess the conditions and then let your natural instincts take over.

3:35pm A comfortable seven-wicket win to hand the West Indies their first win in the Super Six stage. They lost Charles early but Carty, alongside centurion King, did well to rebuild. King then opened up as the overs progressed, targeting both pace and spin, while also rotating strike nicely. Hope was his usual calm self at the other end, with Pooran adding the finishing touches towards the end. This might sound a bit cliché but after their performance today, the West Indies would be forgiven to think what might have been had they mustered a display of this ilk a little earlier in the tournament.

As for Oman, well, they were thoroughly outplayed. Their bowlers did not look penetrative enough and they did not have many runs on the board either. There were a few positives, namely how their middle order resurrected the innings and how Kaleemullah operated with the new ball. But those, at least today, were aberrations.

39.4
1
Mohammad Nadeem to Pooran, 1 run, that will be that! West Indies win by seven wickets and with more than ten overs to spare! Full and wide outside off stump. Pooran eases it towards deep cover point and secures a convincing victory for the West Indies!
39.3
1
Mohammad Nadeem to Hope, 1 run, full delivery on middle and leg stump. Hope drives it down the ground and ambles across to the other end. Scores level!
39.2
0
Mohammad Nadeem to Hope, no run, back of a length delivery outside off stump. Hope pats it towards short extra cover
39.1
2
Mohammad Nadeem to Hope, 2 runs, back of a length delivery outside off stump. Hope gets on top of the bounce and times it exquisitely past extra cover for a couple of runs
39.1
1w
Mohammad Nadeem to Hope, 1 wide, full and fired down the leg side. Left alone by Hope and called a wide by the umpire

Just five runs needed now. Can WI finish it off in this over?

END OF OVER:
39 | 5 Runs | WI: 217/3 (5 runs required from 11 overs, RR: 5.56, RRR: 0.45)

  • Nicholas Pooran18 (13b)
  • Shai Hope60 (62b)
  • Aqib Ilyas6-0-30-0
  • Mohammad Nadeem5-0-30-0
38.6
4
Aqib Ilyas to Pooran, FOUR, flighted into the slot on off stump. Pooran gets close enough and bangs it over the bowler's head for four!
38.5
0
Aqib Ilyas to Pooran, no run, back of a length delivery on leg stump. Pooran turns it behind square towards backward square leg
38.4
0
Aqib Ilyas to Pooran, no run, back of a length delivery on off stump. Pooran stabs it towards short mid wicket
38.3
0
Aqib Ilyas to Pooran, no run, length delivery just outside off stump. Pooran hangs back and defends it towards the bowler
38.2
0
Aqib Ilyas to Pooran, no run, back of a length delivery on leg stump. Pooran goes back and taps it gently into the on side
38.1
1
Aqib Ilyas to Hope, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off. Hope cuts it towards deep cover point

END OF OVER:
38 | 9 Runs | WI: 212/3 (10 runs required from 12 overs, RR: 5.57, RRR: 0.83)

  • Shai Hope59 (61b)
  • Nicholas Pooran14 (8b)
  • Mohammad Nadeem5-0-30-0
  • Bilal Khan9-0-54-1
37.6
1
Mohammad Nadeem to Hope, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off stump. Hope hops up onto his toes and dabs it past backward point for a single
37.5
0
Mohammad Nadeem to Hope, no run, back of a length delivery on leg stump. Hope tucks it off his hips towards mid wicket
37.4
0
Mohammad Nadeem to Hope, no run, full delivery just outside off stump. Hope comes forward and pushes it down the ground towards mid off
37.3
6
Mohammad Nadeem to Hope, SIX, and that certainly helps! Length delivery angled into the stumps. Hope picks it up and demolishes it high and long over the deep square leg fence

Atul: "Till Hope is at the crease, there is no Hope for Oman, WI looking good for a consolation win" -- More than good, I'd say

37.2
1
Mohammad Nadeem to Pooran, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off stump. Pooran cuts it straight to backward point but then, the fielder fires a needless throw and ends up conceding a single
37.1
1
Mohammad Nadeem to Hope, 1 run, dug into the track outside off stump. Hope gets onto the back foot and pulls it away towards fine leg

The West Indies are doing it at a canter and now the question is more around when they will get to their target, rather than if (perhaps has been that way for a while).

END OF OVER:
37 | 12 Runs | WI: 203/3 (19 runs required from 13 overs, RR: 5.48, RRR: 1.46)

  • Nicholas Pooran13 (7b)
  • Shai Hope51 (56b)
  • Bilal Khan9-0-54-1
  • Mohammad Nadeem4-0-21-0
36.6
6
Bilal Khan to Pooran, SIX, lovely straight drive that carries all the way for six. Beautiful shot that he hit through the line of the ball, arguably the shot of the day
36.5
1
Bilal Khan to Hope, 1 run, runs it down to third man and the pair exchange ends once more
36.4
1
Bilal Khan to Pooran, 1 run, tucks it into the inside and the pair exchange ends once more

West Indies 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st7J CharlesBA King
2nd80BA KingKU Carty
3rd96SD HopeBA King
4th39SD HopeN Pooran

ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier

Super Six
TeamMWLPTNRR
SL33060.91
NED32140.662
SCOT32140.215
WI3122-0.091
ZIM3122-0.748
OMA3030-1.087
Group A
TeamMWLPTNRR
ZIM44082.241
NED43160.669
WI42240.525
NEP4132-1.171
USA4040-2.164
Group B
TeamMWLPTNRR
SL44083.047
SCOT43160.54
OMA4224-1.221
IRE4132-0.061
UAE4040-2.249