Sat Nov 16 23:56:21 UTC 2024: ## England Clinches T20 Series Win Over West Indies, Sets Sights on Fourth Match
**St. Lucia, November 16, 2024** – England has secured an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match T20 series against the West Indies after a thrilling three-wicket victory in the third match. The fourth match is scheduled for November 17th at the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground in St. Lucia.
England chased down a 146-run target with four balls to spare, despite West Indies captain Rovman Powell’s 54-run knock. Sam Curran (41 runs) and Liam Livingstone (39 runs) spearheaded England’s successful chase. For England, Saqib Mahmood and Jamie Overton each took three wickets.
The Darren Sammy Cricket Ground pitch is expected to favor spinners initially, gradually becoming more batsman-friendly as the match progresses. The average first-innings score at the venue is 160 runs. This suggests that winning the toss and opting to bowl first could be a strategic advantage.
While the series is already decided in England’s favor, the fourth match promises further excitement. West Indies players like Will Jacks (who scored 32 in the third T20I) and England’s Saqib Mahmood (3 wickets in the third T20I) will be key players to watch. The article also provides predicted playing XIs for both teams. The toss for the fourth T20I is not yet reported in this article.
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