Fri Nov 15 01:54:52 UTC 2024: ## England Wins Third T20 Against West Indies, Takes 2-0 Series Lead
**Saint Lucia:** England secured a convincing 3-wicket victory against West Indies in the third T20 International of the ongoing 5-match series, played at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Saint Lucia. The win gives England a commanding 2-0 lead in the series.
West Indies, batting first, set a target of 146 runs, losing 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Rovman Powell top-scored for the hosts with 54 runs off 41 balls, while Romario Shepherd contributed 30 runs off 28 balls. England’s bowling attack was led by Saqib Mahmood and Jamie Overton who picked up 4 wickets each, conceding 17 and 20 runs respectively.
England’s chase was initially shaky but they ultimately achieved the target in 19.2 overs, losing 7 wickets. Sam Curran led the charge with a crucial 41 runs off 26 balls, while Liam Livingstone added 39 runs off 28 balls. However, England’s innings was marked by consistent wickets falling, with Akil Hussain taking 4 wickets for West Indies, giving away 22 runs in his 4 overs.
The match was closely contested till the final overs, with England needing 2 runs off 6 balls to win. However, a crucial catch by Romario Shepherd off Akil Hussain in the 19th over proved decisive, ending Liam Livingstone’s innings and swinging the momentum in England’s favor.
England will be looking to close out the series in the remaining two T20 matches while the West Indies will be striving to claw their way back into the series.
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