In a thrilling encounter, England managed to secure a 7-wicket victory over the West Indies in the third T20 international, preventing a series defeat.
Nicholas Pooran’s explosive performance with the bat, scoring 82 from 45 balls, provided the West Indies with a competitive total.
Despite Pooran’s efforts, brilliant hitting from Phil Salt guided England to victory.
The West Indies, after being put into bat, faced early setbacks with the dismissals of Brandon King (8) and Kyle Meyers (0).
However, Pooran partnered with Shai Hope to stabilize the innings.
Pooran showcased his prowess with 6 fours and 6 sixes, while Hope contributed 26 to the total.
Skipper Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford’s late contributions helped the West Indies post a challenging score of 222 for 6 in their 20 overs.
English bowlers Adil Rashid and Sam Curran played crucial roles, each taking a pair of wickets.
In response, England’s Phil Salt scored an impressive 109 at the top of the order, supported by Jos Butler’s 51.
Salt’s aggressive innings included nine 6’s and four 4’s, while Butler hit five 4’s and two sixes.
Contributions from Liam Livingstone (30) and Harry Brooks (31) in the final over secured England’s victory by 7 wickets with one ball to spare.
The loss for the West Indies marks a shift in the series, with England bouncing back to claim their first win in the five-match series.
The West Indies maintain the lead at 2-1 after winning the opening clashes.