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West Indies emerged victorious against England in a pulsating third and final encounter of the thr♚ee-match ODI series at the iconic Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The match featured some exceptional performances from both sides, but West Indies pl💟ayers shone brighter and overshadowed the English side to clinch the series (2-1).
England’s innings: A rollercoaster ride
Asked to bat first, England faced early setbacks as their top order struggled against a disciplined West Indies bowling attack. Philip Salt, Will Jacks, and Zak Crawley departed early, leaving the visitors in a precarious position. However, Ben Duckett played a crucial innings, scoring 71 runs off 73 balls, providing the backbone for England’s total of 206/9 in 40 overs.
The West Indies bowlers put up an impressive performance, with Matthew Forde leading the charge, claiming three wickets for 29 runs. Romario Shepherd and Alzarri Joseph also chipped in with crucial wickets, restricting England’s scoring opportunities.
West Indies chase down the target: Carty and Athanaze shine
Chasing a rain-revised target of 188 via DLS method, West Indies showcased resilience and determination in their innings. Keacy Carty‘s brilliant half-century, scoring 50 runs off 58 balls, set the tone for the hosts. Alick Athanaze contributed a crucial 45 runs, anchoring the innings with seven bound💫aries.
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Romario Shepherd’s match-winning cameo
Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, West Indies maintained their composure. Shepherd’s explosive 41 runs off 28 balls, including three fours and three sixes, played a pivotal role in steering the home team towards victory.
Jacks emerged as the standout performer for England in the bowling department, claiming three wickets for 22 runs. Gus Atkinson also made cr🐼ucial breakthroughs, securing two wickets for 58 runs. However, West Indies managed to reach the target with four wickets in hand, securing the series win against England on home soil a👍fter 25 years.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
West Indian fans will feel lifted that after 25 years, West Indies defeat England in an ODI series in the Caribbean. Good debut for Mathew Forde. Great that Keacy Carty is as persisted with. That❀’s the culture of stability, backing and trust that creates a good culture.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)
That winning feeling.🏆
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket)
History rewritten in Barbados! West Indies clinch a stunning 2-1 ODI series victory against England after 25 years on home turf. Captain Shai Hope, Romario Shepherd, Alich Athanaze, Matthew Forde, and the entire team's collective effort make this triumphtruly remarkable.
— Usman Shaikh 🇮🇳 (@shaikhusman_7)
ROMARIO SHEPHERD, THE HERO OF WEST INDIES. 🫡
41* runs from just 28 balls h꧂elped West Indies to chase down 188 runs from 31.4 overs and won the ODI series 2-1 against England.
— Salman Khan (@SalmanK53465481)
WEST INDIES WIN BY FOUR WICKETS
WE TAKE THE SERIES 2-1
SAMMY THE MASTERMIND HAS DONE IT
— Caribbean Crꦦicket Podcast (@CaribCricket)
Massive statement from West Indies – to win ODi Series from England. ICC should revise it's strategy & maximize more teams instead of decreasing them!
— Basit Subhani (@BasitSubhani)
Saw this young man from his start at the West Indies U19 team. The dedication and passion he has will take him𒈔 very far in his internatiౠonal career.
3/29, 13*- Player of the Match on ODI debut
Well done Matthew Forde👏🏼
— Naasira Mohammed (@NaasiraMohammed)
T𒐪he Windies have done it and Won a series against England after 25 yea🧔rs on their home ground and the credit must be given to one of my Favourites Darren Sammy their Coach ♥️👏 | | | |
— Haris Arshad (@harris00071)
Good morning🌞🥱🥱🥱
Romario Shepherd fire🔥
Westindies won the match by 4⃣ Wicket and
CLINCH A 2-1 SERIES VICTORY!Their first ODꦰI series win against England in the Caribbean for 25 years! 😲 3rdꦅ ODI
— Ajay Gautam (@gautam_ajay007)
A 2-1 series victory for the West Indies! 👏
They secure the series with a f👍our-wicket victory against England in Barba💙dos 💪
— Test Match Special (@bbctms)
West Indies have won their first ODI series against Eღngland in West Indies after 25 years.
The wait is over! Daren Sammy, their head coach, has made it p𒁏ossible for them ♥️
— Rushabh Patwa (@dodo_rp301985)
