Chasing a record 268 after the right-handed Salt carved out an astonishing 119 off 57 balls, West Indies fell short and were bowled out for 192 all out in the 16th over.

West Indies Captain Rovman Powell says the team will re-strategise for the final match.

“Credit has to be given where credit is due. I think Phil Salt and Jos (Buttler) batted really well upfront. Having said that, we didn’t hit our plans but those things do happen. Thursday gives us an opportunity to come and do better,” he said. “The boys like a final, it seems. We’ll come Thursday with brand-new ideas, [and] brand-new plans, and see how best we can entertain our fans at home.”

Sent in, England made a great start as Salt hit seven fours and ten sixes as he laid the foundation for his side’s record total of 267-3. He put on 117 for the first wicket with captain Jos Buttler who struck 55 off 29 balls with six fours and three sixes, the pair posting their second consecutive century stand.

This gave England victory by 75 runs as they levelled the series 2-2. This means that the fifth and final match on Thursday, December 21, 2023, will be the series decider at the same venue – with the winner taking the trophy. First ball is at 4 pm.