England Dominate with Record Score as West Indies Struggle in Thrilling T20 Finale
Wow, what a game we just witnessed in Southampton! The third and final T20I between England and West Indies turned out to be an absolute spectacle of explosive batting, sharp fielding, and high drama under the lights. England, already holding an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, came out with nothing but pure aggression and flair—almost like they were out to make a statement. And what a statement it was.
Batting first, England piled on a monstrous 248 for 3 in their 20 overs—their second-highest T20 score ever, and the joint-highest in T20s on English soil. Ben Duckett was in sensational form, smashing 84 off just 46 balls, peppering the boundary ropes with 10 fours and 2 sixes. Jamie Smith joined the party with a blistering 60 off 26, while Jacob Bethell provided a final flourish with a rapid 36 not out off 16 balls. The West Indies bowlers were left chasing shadows as England's batters toyed with the field.
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Chasing 249 for a consolation win, West Indies had the odds heavily stacked against them—and those odds only got worse once wickets started to tumble. Though there were flashes of brilliance—like Powell’s 46 off 29 and some brief fireworks from Hetmyer and Hope—the target always felt a mountain too high. They reached 165 for 6 in 16.3 overs when the match was still live, but with just 3.3 overs remaining and 84 runs needed, it felt more like mission impossible.
The standout for England wasn’t just the batting, though. Fielding efforts were electric—Harry Brook’s stunning low catch to dismiss Shepherd showed the hunger in this side. Adil Rashid also chipped in with two crucial wickets, proving again why he remains such a reliable weapon in England's T20 arsenal.
It wasn’t just a game; it was an all-round display of dominance. From the top order's ruthless hitting to the bowlers’ calm under pressure, and the fielders flinging themselves across the turf—it all pointed to a team operating at peak confidence and form. The crowd at the Utilita Bowl certainly got their money’s worth, especially that one fan who tried taking a catch in the crowd and ended up doing a handstand!
This win means England have now swept the T20 series 3-0, adding to their ODI clean sweep earlier. That’s five straight wins against the Windies this tour—a real statement of strength heading into a busy cricketing calendar. For captain Harry Brook, this was a perfect early chapter in his leadership story. If there were any doubts about his readiness, they’ve been blown away just like West Indies’ bowling attack today.
England are on the rise, and if today’s performance is anything to go by, the rest of the cricketing world better take notice.
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