Sat Nov 16 23:35:49 UTC 2024: **England Clinches T20 Series Win Over West Indies**
GROS ISLET, St. Lucia – England secured a commanding 3-0 victory in their T20 series against the West Indies, winning the third match by three wickets on Thursday. Fast bowler Saqib Mahmood was once again the star for England, taking 3-17 and dismantling the West Indies top order.
Chasing a 146-run target, England reached the finish line with seven wickets down and four balls to spare. Sam Curran led the chase with a 41-run knock, while Liam Livingstone’s 39, despite three dropped catches, proved crucial.
The West Indies, who lost three wickets in the powerplay for the third consecutive match, struggled from the outset. Evin Lewis was dismissed in the very first over by Mahmood, setting the tone for a disastrous start. Captain Rovman Powell’s 54 was a lone bright spot in an otherwise disappointing innings for the home side, who finished at 145-8.
Mahmood’s performance continued his dominant series, building on his impressive figures in the previous two matches. The win for England further highlighted the West Indies’ struggles in the powerplay, compounded by reckless batting from their top order. The toss, which England won after a 45-minute delay due to a wet outfield, also proved significant, continuing a trend in the series and the preceding ODI series where the toss winner prevailed.
The series concludes with two further matches in St. Lucia on Saturday and Sunday.
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