England’s third win, West Indies lost again with 4 balls remaining West Indies once again proved weak in the third T20 match played against England at Gros Islet. The Caribbean team lost the match and lost the third consecutive T20 International match and England has captured the series 3-0.
England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and decided to bowl first, which proved his team right. The West Indies team scored only 145 runs losing 8 wickets in just 20 overs. England achieved this target by losing seven wickets in 19.2 overs and won the third match by three wickets with four balls remaining.
It is worth noting that England had also won the first and second matches of the series by a big margin, where they won the first match by eight wickets and the second match by seven wickets. Now the fourth and last T20 match between the two teams will be played on Sunday.
English bowlers’ blast
The England team has once again impressed everyone with their brilliant bowling performance. After winning the toss, England decided to bowl first which proved to be correct. England’s bowlers did not even give the West Indies batsmen a chance to recover and kept taking wickets regularly.
In this match, Saqib Mahmood and Jamie Overton bowled sharply for England. Saqib Mahmood put the West Indies batsmen in trouble from the very beginning by taking three important wickets. The West Indies batsmen started looking helpless in front of his accurate line and length. Jamie Overton has also made an important contribution in making the team win by taking three wickets. Both the bowlers have put pressure on the West Indies batsmen by performing brilliantly.
Jofra Archer also gave his full contribution. He completed his quota in four overs and took one wicket for 25 runs. Archer’s fast balls made the West Indies batsmen yearn for runs. His bowling has ensured that West Indies will not be able to score big.
The top order of West Indies has performed disappointingly. West Indies batsmen have been seen struggling in front of the sharp bowling of England bowlers. Half of the West Indies team has returned to the pavilion at a score of just 37 runs. Their batsmen lost wickets continuously, due to which their team has come under pressure and has failed to score a big score.
This performance of England bowlers has once again shown that they are capable of challenging the opposite team in any situation. The brilliant bowling of Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, and Jofra Archer put England in a strong position in the match.
Powell’s captaincy innings took West Indies forward
Captain Rovman Powell and Romario Shepherd played a brilliant innings to get the West Indies team out of trouble while chasing the target of 146 runs. Both the batsmen together gave a crucial partnership of 73 runs for the sixth wicket, which has given West Indies hope of a comeback in the match.
Rovman Powell (54) has taken the responsibility of the team and batted brilliantly while playing a captaincy innings. Powell played shots all around the wicket and increased the team’s score rapidly. His half-century has shown the way to West Indies to reach a respectable score while struggling.
Romario Shepherd (30) has also supported Powell well and both of them gave a partnership of 73 runs for the sixth wicket, which has awakened a ray of hope for West Indies. But after this, West Indies have suffered two major setbacks in a short interval. First Powell (54) and then Shepherd (30) returned to the pavilion, which has given a big blow to the hopes of West Indies
Romario Shepherd (30) has also supported Powell well and both of them gave a partnership of 73 runs for the sixth wicket, which has awakened a ray of hope for West Indies. But after this, West Indies have suffered two major setbacks in a short interval. First Powell (54) and then Shepherd (30) returned to the pavilion, which has given a big blow to the hopes of West Indies.
However, West Indies has not given up. In the end, Alzari Joseph (21*) batted with restraint and took the team to a respectable score. Joseph’s unbeaten innings has taken West Indies to a respectable score while fighting, but despite his hard work, victory has proved difficult for West Indies in front of England’s bowlers.
In this match, Powell’s captaincy innings has handled West Indies to a great extent, but despite a good start, they remained far from the target.
Powell’s captaincy innings took West Indies forward
Captain Rovman Powell and Romario Shepherd played a brilliant innings to get the West Indies team out of trouble while chasing the target of 146 runs. Both the batsmen together gave a crucial partnership of 73 runs for the sixth wicket, which has given West Indies hope of a comeback in the match.
Rovman Powell (54) has taken the responsibility of the team and batted brilliantly while playing a captaincy innings. Powell played shots all around the wicket and increased the team’s score rapidly. His half-century has shown the way to West Indies to reach a respectable score while struggling.
Romario Shepherd (30) has also supported Powell well and both of them gave a partnership of 73 runs for the sixth wicket, which has awakened a ray of hope for West Indies. But after this, West Indies have suffered two major setbacks in a short interval. First Powell (54) and then Shepherd (30) returned to the pavilion, which has dealt a severe blow to West Indies’ hopes.
However, West Indies has not given up. In the end, Alzari Joseph (21*) batted with restraint and took the team to a respectable score. Joseph’s unbeaten innings has taken West Indies to a respectable score while fighting, but despite his hard work, victory has proved difficult for West Indies against England’s bowlers.
In this match, Powell’s captaincy innings has handled West Indies to a great extent, but despite a good start, they remained far from the target.
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