Sun Nov 17 01:14:51 UTC 2024: ## West Indies Wins Thrilling T20 Match Against England
**St. Lucia:** The West Indies pulled off a thrilling five-wicket victory over England in the fourth T20 International of their five-match series at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St. Lucia. Chasing a challenging 219-run target, the West Indies achieved victory with one ball to spare.
England, batting first, posted a formidable 218/5 in their 20 overs, thanks to impressive knocks from Jacob Bethell (62 off 32) and Philip Salt (55 off 35). Gudakesh Motie and Alzarri Joseph were the pick of the West Indies bowlers, taking 4 and 1 wickets respectively.
In reply, the West Indies initially lost wickets, but Avin Lewis (68 off 31) and Shai Hope (54 off 24) provided a strong foundation. The lower order then stepped up, with Rovman Powell contributing significantly before eventually being dismissed. A late flurry of boundaries secured the memorable win, despite some tense moments in the final overs. Rehan Ahmed (4/43) and John Turner (4/42) were the most successful England bowlers.
This win prevents a series whitewash for the West Indies, making the final T20 a crucial match in the series, which England currently leads 3-1. The exciting match showcased explosive batting performances from both sides.
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