
Fri Nov 15 05:08:57 IST 2024: ## England Dominates West Indies in 2nd T20I, Buttler Shines with 83
**Bridgetown, Barbados:** England continued their dominant run in the 5-match T20 series against West Indies, securing a convincing 7-wicket victory in the second match played at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.
England, winning the toss, elected to bowl first and restricted West Indies to a modest 158/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Rovman Powell top-scored for the home side with 43 runs, while Romario Shepherd contributed a quickfire 22.
Chasing 159 for victory, England got off to a shaky start, losing opener Phil Salt on the first ball. However, a blistering knock of 83 runs by Jos Buttler and a solid 38 from Will Jacks ensured a comfortable win for the visitors. Buttler’s knock, coming after a golden duck in the first T20I, saw him strike 11 boundaries and 2 sixes, demonstrating his incredible form.
England now holds a commanding 2-0 lead in the series, with the third T20I scheduled for November 12th.
**Buttler Wins Man of the Match**
Jos Buttler was awarded the Man of the Match award for his match-winning innings. He also credited the bowling attack for setting up the win, highlighting their performance in limiting West Indies to a low total.
**Next Match:** The third T20I between West Indies and England will be played on November 12th at the same venue in Barbados.