Phil Salt heroics and late blitz from Harry Brook secure England a thrilling win over West Indies in Highest Successful Run Chase
Phil Salt smashed a stunning century and Harry Brook hit a last-over six to help England clinch a narrow victory over West Indies in the third T20I in Grenada.
Salt’s unbeaten 109 was his first T20 international hundred, while Brook smashed 21 runs off the final over to seal the win for England with a ball to spare.Chasing a target of 223, England got off to a flying start thanks to a 115-run opening partnership between Salt and Jos Buttler.
Buttler was dismissed for 54, but Salt continued to plunder runs, reaching his century off just 51 balls.
With 31 needed off the final two overs, things looked tense for England, but Brook kept his cool and smashed two sixes off Andre Russell’s first three balls to take England to the brink of victory. A wide from Russell in the final over went for six, sealing a remarkable win for England.
The win was England’s third-highest T20 international chase and keeps them alive in the five-match series, which they trail 2-1.
Salt’s innings was the cornerstone of England’s victory. The opening batsman was in destructive form from the outset, hitting nine sixes and four fours in his blistering knock.
Brook’s late cameo was equally crucial. The young batsman came to the crease with England needing 21 runs off the final over and showed remarkable composure to hit the winning runs.
Solid Batting Display and Key Partnerships
The tide turned for England thanks to an anchor innings from Phil Salt, who stood unbeaten till the final over. Early wobbles threatened their chase, leaving them with 51 runs needed in the last three overs. Enter Harry Brook, a player renowned for his composure.
With the first ball he faced, he sent it soaring over the ropes, a statement of intent that silenced nervous murmurs. Despite taking a single off the final ball of the 19th over, a decision some might question, Brook exuded unwavering confidence in his ability to finish the job for England.
The win will be a huge boost for England’s confidence, who will be looking to level the series in the fourth T20I on Wednesday.
