In a thrilling encounter at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound in Antigua, England showcased a stunning comeback, defeating West Indies by six wickets in the second ODI. The victory leveled the three-match series at 1-1, setting the stage for an exciting series decider on Saturday, December 9, at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Sam Curran, who faced criticism for his expensive performance in the first match, emerged as the hero for England. The left-arm pacer redeemed himself, securing the Player of the Match award with an impressive spell of 7-0-33-3. Curran's crucial wickets included Brandon King, Keacy Carty, and Shimron Hetmyer.

Supported by Liam Livingstone, Rehan Ahmed, and Gus Atkinson, England's bowlers dismantled the West Indies batting lineup, limiting them to 202 runs in 39.4 overs. Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford's resilient partnership provided some momentum for the hosts, but it wasn't enough to prevent a determined English side.

England's pursuit of the target began with a bang as they scored 74 runs in the powerplay, losing only the wicket of Phil Salt. Despite Gudakesh Motie's efforts to create a glimmer of hope for West Indies by dismissing Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, England remained in control.

Will Jacks played a pivotal role, contributing 73 runs off 72 balls, including six fours and four sixes. Harry Brook and Jos Buttler sealed the victory with an unbeaten partnership of 90 runs, showcasing England's depth in batting. Brook scored 43 off 49 balls, while Buttler's 58 off 45 marked a significant milestone as he surpassed 5000 runs in ODIs.

England chased down the target with remarkable efficiency, finishing the game with 17.1 overs to spare. The convincing win highlighted England's resilience and determination, setting the stage for an eagerly awaited series decider in Barbados.

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