England continued their impressive run against the West Indies, clinching a 21-run victory in the first T20I at Chester-le-Street. Led by Harry Brook, England posted 188/6 in their overs, with Jos Buttler anchoring the innings and Liam Dawson making a stellar return to the side.
The West Indies, chasing 189, managed 167/9, with their middle order collapsing after a promising start. Dawson was named Player of the Match for his figures of 4-0-20-4, stifling the West Indies’ chase and underlining England’s spin dominance.
The second T20I in Bristol saw England eyeing a series win after already sweeping the ODI series 3-0. Early action featured tight bowling and big hits, with the West Indies reaching 73/1 after.2 overs, but England’s bowlers kept the pressure on as the match progressed.
With England leading the T20I series 1-0 and the final match set for Southampton, the West Indies must regroup quickly if they hope to avoid another series defeat. England’s bowlers, especially Dawson and Rashid, have proven tough to handle, while the West Indies’ batting collapses remain a concern.
