West Indies stun England with four‑wicket win in Bridgetown
In a dramatic finish, the West Indies beat England 4‑wickets to level the T20 series 1‑1, with Nicholas Pooran unbeaten 62 guiding the hosts to victory.
Key points
- West Indies won by 4 wickets after a late surge led by Pooran’s 62* and Shepherd’s 31.
- England’s opening bowlers, Archer and Topley, took early wickets, leaving the hosts at 45‑4.
- West Indies spinners, especially Akeal Hosein, restricted the run rate in the middle overs.
- The match finished with West Indies winning with two balls remaining.
- Series is now tied 1‑1 as teams prepare for the decider in St. Lucia.
The West Indies stunned England with a dramatic four-wicket victory in the latest T20 clash at Bridgetown, Barbados, turning the match on its head in the final overs.
Chasing 167, the West Indies found themselves in early trouble at 45-4 after a fiery opening spell from England’s Jofra Archer and Reece Topley. But a composed 62* from Nicholas Pooran, supported by Romario Shepherd’s quick-fire 31, saw the hosts recover and clinch the win with just two balls to spare.
Earlier, England posted 166-7, anchored by Jos Buttler’s 54 and a late surge from Liam Livingstone. West Indies’ spinners, led by Akeal Hosein, kept the run rate in check through the middle overs, setting up the tense finish.
The result levels the series at 1-1, with both teams eyeing momentum as they head to St. Lucia for the decider. Fans and analysts alike are left asking: Was this England letting victory slip—or the West Indies seizing their moment when it mattered most?
Your questions, answered
How did the West Indies win the match against England?
They chased 167, with Pooran scoring 62* and Shepherd 31, and won by 4 wickets with two balls left.
What was England’s score in the match?
England posted 166‑7, with Jos Buttler scoring 54 and Liam Livingstone contributing a late surge.
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