England vs West Indies

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Here is a summary of the recent England vs West Indies T20I series, based on the latest available results:

🏆 Series Status

  • England lead 2-0 in the three-match T20I series after winning the first two games. The third match is a dead rubber scheduled for June 10 in Southampton .

📊 Match Results

  1. 1st T20I (Chester-le-Street, June 6)

    • England won by 21 runs.
    • ENG: 188/6 (20 overs) – Jos Buttler 96 (59), Jamie Smith 38 (20).
    • WI: 167/9 (20 overs) – Evin Lewis 39 (23); Liam Dawson 4-20.
    • Key Moments: Buttler anchored England's innings; Dawson's spin dismantled WI's middle order .
  2. 2nd T20I (Bristol, June 8)

    • England won by 4 wickets (with 9 balls remaining).
    • WI: 196/6 (20 overs) – Shai Hope 49 (38), Johnson Charles 47 (39), Jason Holder 29 (9)*.
    • ENG: 199/6 (18.3 overs) – Buttler 47 (36), Harry Brook 34 (20), Tom Banton 30 (11); Luke Wood 2-25.
    • Key Moments: WI scored 75 runs in the last 4 overs; England's middle order (Jacob Bethell 26 off 10) sealed the chase .

🔑 Key Performances

  • England:
    • Jos Buttler: 96 (1st T20I) and 47 (2nd T20I) .
    • Liam Dawson: 4-20 in the 1st T20I (Player of the Match) .
    • Luke Wood: 2-25 in the 2nd T20I (Player of the Match) .
  • West Indies:
    • Shai Hope: Consistent starts (49 in 2nd T20I).
    • Late-Order Hitting: Powell (34 off 15) and Holder (29* off 9) boosted WI in Bristol .

⚠️ Series Context

  • England, led by new captain Harry Brook, have won both white-ball series (ODI 3-0, T20I 2-0) on this tour.
  • West Indies have lost all five matches in England, struggling with middle-order collapses and death bowling .

🏏 Upcoming Match

  • 3rd T20I: June 10, Rose Bowl, Southampton – A chance for WI to avoid a whitewash .

💎 Summary Table: England vs West Indies T20I Series (2025)

MatchResultTop PerformersKey Moment
1st T20I
(Chester-le-Street)
England won by 21 runsJos Buttler (96), Liam Dawson (4-20)Dawson's spin restricted WI to 167/9
2nd T20I
(Bristol)
England won by 4 wicketsLuke Wood (2-25), Tom Banton (30* off 11)Bethell and Banton's cameos sealed the chase
3rd T20I
(Southampton)
UpcomingTBDDead rubber

England's batting depth and clinical chasing have dominated the series, while West Indies will aim for a consolation victory in Southampton 🌟.