England’s cricket team is cruising in the T20 series against the West Indies. They took a 2-0 lead after winning the second match by 4 wickets.
The West Indies batted first, scoring 196 runs. England chased down the target in 18.3 overs. The turning point was an expensive over by Adil Rashid, where Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder smashed 5 sixes. That over cost 31 runs.
You might remember when Yuvraj Singh hit 6 sixes off Stuart Broad in 2007. This over almost matched that record. Jason Holder started by hitting 3 consecutive sixes. Romario Shepherd then took over, hitting 2 sixes off the last 2 balls.
Jos Buttler led England’s chase with 47 runs. He hit 2 sixes and 4 fours. Captain Harry Brook scored 34, and Tom Banton smashed 30 off 11 balls, including 2 sixes and 3 fours. England won with 9 balls to spare.
The final match is on June 10. England won the first match by 21 runs. Luke Wood was named man of the match for his 2 wickets and 25 runs in 4 overs. He got rid of Evin Lewis and Johnson Charles.
England is now one step away from winning the series. Can the West Indies bounce back? We’ll have to wait and see.
Key Performers
- Jos Buttler: 47 runs, 2 sixes, 4 fours
- Harry Brook: 34 runs
- Tom Banton: 30 runs, 2 sixes, 3 fours
- Luke Wood: 2 wickets, 25 runs, 4 overs
Up Next
The final match of the series is on June 10 at 11 pm (IST). Will England seal the deal or can the West Indies turn it around? Stay tuned to find out.