Mon Nov 11 06:57:52 UTC 2024: ## England Crushes West Indies in 2nd T20I
**Bridgetown, Barbados:** England secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory over West Indies in the second T20I at Kensington Oval on Sunday, November 10th. Jos Buttler led the charge with a powerful 83 runs off just 45 balls, peppering the West Indies bowling attack with eight boundaries and six sixes.
England’s chase started shakily with opener Phil Salt dismissed for a duck on the first ball of the innings. However, Buttler and Will Jacks steadied the ship with a 129-run partnership. Jacks contributed a solid 38 runs before being dismissed by Romario Shepherd, who eventually claimed Buttler’s wicket for 83. England reached the target in 14.5 overs.
Earlier, West Indies, batting first, managed to post 158/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Rovman Powell top-scored with 43 runs, while Romario Shepherd added a quick 22 off just 12 balls. England’s bowling attack was led by Saqib Mahmood, who picked up 2/16 in his two overs, along with Liam Livingstone and Dan Mousley, who also claimed two wickets each.
This victory gives England a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The final T20I is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12th at the same venue.
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