England Outclass West Indies in Second T20I
If you blinked, you just might have missed England’s head-turning chase in Bridgetown. The visitors barely broke a sweat as they hammered their way to a 7-wicket win over the West Indies, notching a 2-0 lead in the T20I series in a fashion that left local fans silent and the English camp glowing with confidence.
When West Indies picked up the bat after winning the toss, they probably didn’t picture their total of 158/8 looking underwhelming. Yet by the end of the night, it was clear: England’s combination of sharp bowling and explosive batting made that score feel half-baked, especially under the Caribbean lights.
Saqib Mahmood and Dan Mousley set the tone early with the ball, claiming two wickets apiece and choking West Indies’ top order. Even when Rovman Powell did his bit with a labored 43 off 41 balls and Romario Shepherd sparked in the closing overs with a spirited 22 off 12, the home team never really got momentum. West Indies were stifled on a pitch offering enough for both seamers and spinners. Add tight spells from Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, and Jofra Archer, and it was obvious England's attack ran deep.
Jos Buttler Leads Ruthless Run Chase
If anyone still wondered about Jos Buttler’s form, his 83 off just 45 balls hammered doubts into oblivion. He looked in charge, clinically dispatching the West Indies attack with six trademark boundaries and lifting four sixes into the crowd. A chasing masterclass, with only one scare—a tough chance dropped by Sherfane Rutherford that would have sent him back on 83. By then, though, the game was all but done.
Phil Salt played the perfect supporting act, finding his rhythm for 34 off 25 balls and giving Buttler the freedom to attack at will. When Salt fell, it was Liam Livingstone’s time to finish things with a flourish, blasting an unbeaten 23 from just 11 deliveries, including a cracking six that sealed the win and put an exclamation mark on the performance.
- England chased 158 in only 14.5 overs, finishing on 161/3 with more than five overs left.
- Buttler’s rapid innings set the tone, while Salt and Livingstone kept the momentum going.
- For bowlers, Mahmood (2/21), Mousley (2/29), and Livingstone (2/25) made sure West Indies never accelerated.
The conditions certainly played a part, with the dew during England’s chase making life hard for West Indies’ bowlers. But really, it was about pressure and precision. England’s batsmen feasted on anything loose, while the bowlers knew just where to keep the hosts bottled up.
West Indies will need more than just home advantage to turn the series around. England’s plans are working, and two games in, they look a step ahead both with bat and ball. With three matches to go, England find themselves cruising, momentum fully on their side and their rivals scrambling for answers.
Arlen Fitzpatrick
My name is Arlen Fitzpatrick, and I am a sports enthusiast with a passion for soccer. I have spent years studying the intricacies of the game, both as a player and a coach. My expertise in sports has allowed me to analyze matches and predict outcomes with great accuracy. As a writer, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and love for soccer with others, providing insights and engaging stories about the beautiful game. My ultimate goal is to inspire and educate soccer fans, helping them to deepen their understanding and appreciation for the sport.
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