Sun Nov 17 20:20:00 UTC 2024: ## West Indies Thrash England in Run-Fest to Keep T20 Series Alive
**St. Lucia:** A thrilling 439-run encounter in St. Lucia saw the West Indies snatch victory from England in the fourth T20I, winning by 5 wickets with an over to spare. The win prevents a series whitewash for the hosts, keeping the series alive at 3-1 in favor of England with one match remaining.
England, batting first, exploded out of the blocks. Phil Salt (55) and Jacob Bethell (62*) both smashed half-centuries, with Bethell’s knock particularly impressive, featuring three consecutive sixes in one over. Jos Buttler also contributed a quickfire 38, helping England post a challenging 218/5.
However, the West Indies’ reply was even more spectacular. Evin Lewis (68) and Shai Hope (54) launched a blistering opening partnership of 136 runs in just 9.1 overs, dismantling the England bowling attack. Despite a late flurry of wickets from Rehan Ahmed (3-43) who dismissed Lewis and Hope in quick succession, Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford guided the West Indies to victory, reaching the target of 219 with ease.
The match, played on the same pitch as the previous low-scoring encounter, saw a dramatic turnaround in run-scoring. While Thursday’s game yielded just 294 runs, this match witnessed a remarkable surge in scoring, emphasizing the volatile nature of T20 cricket. The win offers a much-needed morale boost for the West Indies heading into the final match of the series.
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