Livingstone Leads England to Series-Levelling Win

England's stand-in captain Liam Livingstone scored his maiden ODI century, leading England to a five-wicket victory over the West Indies, leveling the series at 1-1. Livingstone's unbeaten 124 off 85 balls was key in chasing down a target of 329, the second-highest successful run chase in the Caribbean, with England finishing on 329-5 in 47.3 overs. His performance overshadowed the West Indies' captain Shai Hope, who scored 117 as his team posted 328-6. Livingstone's partnership with Sam Curran, who scored 52, was crucial in stabilizing the innings after England was 160-4. Despite early setbacks, England's top order contributions from Phil Salt and Jacob Bethell helped set the stage for Livingstone's heroics. The victory sets up a decisive final match in the series.