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Having suffered losses in the first two matches, England secured a crucial victory in the third encounter of the five-match T20I series on their tour to the West Indies.
Solid Caribbean batting performance
Batting first, West Indies openers faced early setbacks as both Brandon King and Kyle Mayers departed cheaply. However, the team found its stride when Nicholas Pooran and Shai Hope took charge, counter-attacking the bowlers with determination. Despite Hope’s dismissal after contributing 26 runs, Pooran continued his aggressive approach, forming crucial partnerships with skipper Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford.
Powell made a solid contribution, scoring 39, while Rutherford added 29 before his departure. The standout performance, though, came from Pooran, who played a sensational innings, amassing 82 runs off just 45 deliveries, featuring 6 fours and an equal number of maximums. Jason Holder chipped in with a valuable cameo, adding 18 runs to the total, helping t🐻he hosts reach a competitive score of 223/6 in 20 overs.
Phil Salt runs riot with the willow
In their pursuit of the target, the English opening duo of Phil Salt and Jonny Bairstow set the stage ablaze with a blistering start. They amassed 107 runs within the first ten overs, showcasing an explosive batting display. Bairstow, after reaching his half-century, was dismissed, and the early departure of Will Jacks followed.
Subsequently, Salt found a formidable partner in the hard-hitting Liam Livingstone, as they forged a partnership that yielded 70 runs, with Livingstone contributing 30 runs, including three towering sixes. In a stellar performance, Salt achieved his maiden international T20 century, remaining unbeaten with a remarkable 109 runs off 56 balls. The late-innings heroics of Harry Brook, who played a cameo of♉ 31 runs off just ไseven balls, ensured guests reached the target with a ball to spare, sealing a memorable victory.
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Here’s how Twitter reacted:
WHAT AN UNBELIEVABLE WIN!! |
— England Cricket (@englandcricket)
What a chase from 😮 👏
— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38)
Great win for
Top last over from Brooky 👍🏏🥂— Darren Gough MBE (@DGoughie)
Bringing it home in some style 🔥
— England Cricket (@englandcricket)
Phil Salt for 💛
— Dinesh (@KDTweetOfficial)
Phil Salt unbeaten Hund𓆏red And H♒ Brook (31) on just 7 balls England have pulled off one of the most remarkable run-chases ever in T20I cricket.
— BAGGA-BILLA (@Bilal_Says_)
A close finish in Grenada. WI take it to Trinidad for🍷 the decider.
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket)
Highest sixes in a T20I Match:
– South Africa vs West Indies – 35 Sixes.
– West Indies vs England – 34 Sixes.
– INDIA vs West Indies - 32 Sixs.
— Mollah Shamim (@MollahShamim165)
Philip Salt's outstanding 109* off 56 balls led England to a thrilling victory vs West Indies in the 3rd T20I,keeping the series alive.Harry Brook played a match-winning cameo,scoring 31 off just 7 balls,including a smashing 24 runs in the last over with 21 required.
— Usman Shaikh 🇮🇳 (@shaikhusman_7)
Phil Salt's ton powers England to victory!
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— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Great run chase by England in the third T-20 vs West Indies, chasing 223 for victory, Phil Salt 109 n.o Harry Brook 31 n.o off 7 balls in a very entertaining game.
Looking forward to the World Cup🐎 in June in the U.S and West Indies.— Tony 444 (@Bunkers444)
won 3rd T20I by 7 Wickets. Magnificꦍent Knock. Take a Bow 109*(56). What a Knock 31*(7). Superb Knock 51(34). Well bowled Reece Topley 1/32.
— JaayShaan (V🔯aidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan)꧂
Phil Salt has set a few new records with his knock – 109*(56)
🌟 2nd Highest individual score in T20is by an England batter
Best : Hales 116*
🌟 2nd Highest individual score against West Indies while chasing in T20is
Best : Rahul 110*One knock to remember for a long time 💥✨…
— TCTV Cricket (@tctv1offl)
