England Secures Series Win Against West Indies with Two Matches to Spare

England clinched the T20 series against the West Indies with two matches to spare, defeating the hosts by 3 wickets with 4 balls remaining in the third T20 match held in Gros Islet. This victory marked England’s first series win in the Caribbean in five years.

After losing the toss, West Indies faced a disastrous start as English bowler Saqib Mahmood wreaked havoc on their top order. The Caribbean team found themselves in deep trouble at 37 for 5. Captain Rovman Powell and Romario Shepherd then attempted to stabilize the innings, putting up a fight to rescue their side from further collapse.

Powell and Shepherd shared a crucial 73-run partnership off 57 balls, helping West Indies recover. Powell scored 54 runs off 41 balls, making him the team’s highest scorer, while Shepherd contributed 30 runs off 28 balls. Towards the end, Alzarri Joseph added a quick 21 off 19 balls, and West Indies finished their innings at 145 for 8.

For England, Saqib Mahmood and Jamie Overton each claimed three wickets, while Jofra Archer took one.

Chasing a target of 146, England had an early setback, losing three wickets — Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, and Jacob Bethell — each scoring just 4 runs. Will Jacks then steadied the innings, scoring 32 runs off 33 balls, but England found themselves at 75 for 4 after his dismissal.

Sam Curran and Liam Livingstone formed a pivotal partnership, adding 39 runs off 26 balls. Curran scored a blazing 41 off 26 deliveries, while Livingstone remained steady with 39 off 28 balls. In the final over, Rehan Ahmed sealed the win by hitting a boundary off Terrance’s delivery.

Akeal Hosein was the pick of the bowlers for West Indies, taking four wickets. However, Saqib Mahmood’s impactful performance, with three wickets, earned him the Player of the Match award.