Sat Nov 16 22:18:02 UTC 2024: ## England Dominates West Indies in T20 Series

**Bridgetown, Barbados:** England continued its strong performance against the West Indies, securing a 3-0 series lead in the T20 series with a thrilling victory in the third match. Despite a shaky start, England chased down a 146-run target with four balls to spare, showcasing its resilience and depth in batting.

The West Indies, reeling from a recent ODI series loss and internal strife, struggled to mount a significant challenge. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, England’s bowlers made early inroads, reducing the West Indies to 35/5. Saqib Mahmood took three early wickets, while Jofra Archer and the run-out of Shai Hope further dented the home side’s hopes. Captain Rovman Powell (54 runs) and Romario Shepherd (30 runs) spearheaded a recovery, aided by a useful contribution from Alzarri Joseph (21 runs), helping the West Indies post a fighting total of 145/8. Mahmood (3/20) and Jamie Overton (3/34) were England’s top wicket-takers.

England’s chase began poorly, losing Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, and Jacob Bethell for a combined 37 runs. However, Will Jacks (32) provided some stability before Sam Curran (41) and Liam Livingstone (39) steered the innings, putting England in a strong position despite wickets falling. While Curran and Livingstone’s partnership proved crucial, the lower order had to see the team home. Ultimately, England reached the target with seven wickets down, securing another convincing win and extending their dominance over the West Indies. The series victory underlines England’s improved form and the West Indies’ continued struggles.

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