In an exciting match, England achieved their highest-ever total in men's T20 Internationals, securing a 75-run victory against West Indies and leveling the series at 2-2 with one match remaining.
The star of the show was Phil Salt, who notched his second consecutive century, scoring an impressive 119 runs from just 57 balls. This remarkable innings by Salt set a new record for the highest score by an England man in T20 Internationals. The team posted a massive total of 267-3 in 20 overs. Jos Buttler (55 from 29) and Liam Livingstone (54 from 21) also contributed with half-centuries, showcasing England's batting prowess.
England's innings featured a staggering 19 sixes, demonstrating their aggressive approach. Despite losing a wicket on the first ball of the chase when Moeen Ali dismissed Brandon King, West Indies showed resilience. They aggressively pursued the daunting target and managed to hit 14 sixes of their own.
However, wickets tumbled regularly for West Indies, and they were eventually bowled out for 192 with over four overs to spare. Andre Russell stood out for West Indies, scoring 51 from 26 balls. All six England bowlers made crucial contributions, with Adil Rashid's 1-35 from four overs standing out in a night where the rest of the attack went at more than ten runs per over. Reece Topley's 3-37 from 3.3 overs were the best bowling figures of the night.
In the end, England's exceptional batting display and disciplined bowling secured a significant win, setting the stage for an exciting series decider in the final match.
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Khushpreet Kaur
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