England clinched a 3-0 series victory over the West Indies, defeating them by 37 runs in the third T20 International. This win marked a clean sweep for England in the T20I series. Significantly, this is the second consecutive 3-0 clean sweep for England under Harry Brook's captaincy.
Sports News: The England cricket team once again demonstrated its strength in the T20 International format. Under Harry Brook's captaincy, the English team achieved a 3-0 clean sweep in the three-match series against the West Indies. England registered a 37-run victory in the third and final match, a win that holds historical significance. This victory not only showcases the team's confidence under Brook's leadership but also confirms the beginning of a new era for England.
England's Explosive Performance in the Third T20
The West Indies won the toss and opted to bowl first, but England's batting lineup was ready to unleash its firepower. From the opening overs, the English batsmen put pressure on the West Indies bowlers. Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith smashed over 80 runs in the powerplay, disrupting the rhythm of the opposition bowlers.
In England's innings, Ben Duckett played a blazing innings of 84 runs off just 46 balls, including 10 fours and 2 sixes. He achieved his half-century in just 20 balls, making it the fourth fastest T20 fifty for England.
Meanwhile, young player Jamie Smith also scored 60 runs off 26 balls, with 4 fours and 5 sixes. Together, they put on a 120-run partnership in the first 9 overs. Finally, Jacob Bethell contributed 36 runs, pushing the score to 248, England's second-highest T20I score and their highest at home.
West Indies' Struggle and Failure
Chasing a mammoth 248-run target, the West Indies started cautiously, but former captain Rovman Powell put up a lone fight. He scored 79 runs off 45 balls, including 4 sixes and several eye-catching shots. However, no other batsman could provide significant support. The West Indies team managed only 211 runs for 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, resulting in a 37-run victory for England.
With this win, England also extended their head-to-head record against the West Indies in T20Is to 19-18. For a long time, matches between the two teams were closely contested, but in this series, England established complete dominance.
A New Chapter Under Harry Brook's Captaincy
This is England's second consecutive 3-0 clean sweep under Harry Brook's captaincy and their first T20I clean sweep since 2021. Previously, England often relied on experienced captains like Jos Buttler or Eoin Morgan, but Brook has provided a shining example of youthful leadership. Under his captaincy, players have been given the freedom to play aggressively, resulting in an attacking brand of cricket—a new face for English cricket.
