West Indies Beats in England by 4 Wickets in 5th T20I to Win the Series

In a nail-biting finish that had fans on the edge of their seats, the West Indies emerged victorious against world champions England in the final match of their T20 series. Chasing a modest 132, the hosts held their nerve to win by four wickets with four balls remaining, clinching the series 3-2.

England, despite posting a below-par total, put up a valiant fight with the ball. Reece Topley and Sam Curran delivered crucial breakthroughs in the 17th and 19th overs, leaving the Windies needing nine runs in the final over.

With Shai Hope on crease, West Indies has nothing much to worry about. Just as Jason Holder started cautiously ran 3 on the first ball, before Shai Hope smashed a six over deep point to seal the win in a emphatic fashion.

Hope, who finished with a well-paced 43 not out, was the anchor of the chase, guiding his team through the tricky middle overs. He received valuable support from Brandon King (23) and Rovman Powell (21), who laid the foundation for the victory.

This thrilling win capped off a dominant series for the West Indies, who had earlier clinched the ODI series 2-1. The young guns of the Caribbean team showcased their talent and resilience, proving their mettle against the formidable English squad.

The series victory serves as a significant boost for the West Indies, reaffirming their growing strength in the shortest format. T20 World Cup 2024 will be played in same conditions so it West Indies will take a lot of positives from this victory.

For England, the T20I series wasn’t entirely disappointing. They started poorly, trailing 2-0, but then Phil Salt’s back-to-back centuries revitalized the team, leading to victories in the 3rd and 4th T20Is. Jos Buttler also contributed with a return to form, scoring two half-centuries.

While the first four matches were high-scoring affairs, the final was a dramatic low-scoring thriller, showcasing both teams’ best efforts. England now heads home, while the West Indies travel to Australia for a two-match Test series.