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England gave West Indies a lesson in how to bat in one day cricket as Jonny Bairstow fully justified his position as an opener with a fine century in an easy victory for his team.

The seven wicket defeat confirmed West Indies will now have to go through a qualifying tournament early next year to play in the 2019 World Cup, a summation of how far their one-day cricket has fallen.

They had to win this series either 4-0 or 5-0 to stay in the top eight in the rankings, the cut off for World Cup qualification, but after this result it will be England eyeing up such a thumping win.

The ‘Universe Boss’, as he likes to be known, cuts an intimidating figure at the crease such is his sheer height and size.


And he went through the gears to reach 32 from 17 balls inside four overs after he was dropped on nought by Joe Root at second slip.