🏏 England Dominate to Complete 3‑0 Sweep
England's white‑ball dominance continued as they secured a 37‑run victory in the final T20, completing a clinical 3–0 series clean sweep against West Indies youtube.com+15reuters.com+15indiatoday.in+15.
🔥 England’s Power‑Packed Innings
- Ben Duckett was the star, smashing an electric 84 off 46 balls (10 fours, 2 sixes), propelling England to a massive 248/3 — their second-highest T20I total at home thetimes.co.uk+5theguardian.com+5timesofindia.indiatimes.com+5.
- Jamie Smith complemented brilliantly, unleashing a 60 off just 26 balls, helping England reach 135 by the 10th over theguardian.com+6theguardian.com+6thetimes.co.uk+6.
- Harry Brook added an unbeaten 35 (22 balls), and Jacob Bethell provided late fireworks, scoring 36 off 16 to power England past the 240-mark youtube.com+15theguardian.com+15thetimes.co.uk+15.
🎯 Bowling Brilliance in the Chase
West Indies began with positive intent after winning the toss and choosing to chase. However, England’s bowlers took control:
- Luke Wood stood out with 3/31, including two crucial wickets in the late game reuters.com.
- Support came from Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, and Adil Rashid, whose disciplined overs effectively halted any momentum en.wikipedia.org+5indiatoday.in+5newsbytesapp.com+5.
💪 West Indies Fight Back
Despite England’s onslaught, West Indies showed resolve:
- Rovman Powell was exceptional, crafting a stellar 79* off 45 balls, trying to anchor the chase youtube.com+15reuters.com+15theguardian.com+15.
- Shai Hope chipped in with a composed 45, but their efforts weren’t enough to stem the tide .
Still, England's scoring rate and bowling control proved decisive, and West Indies ended at 211/8, falling well short .
🏅 Awards & Impact
- Player of the Match: Ben Duckett, for his explosive 84 newsbytesapp.com+5theguardian.com+5youtube.com+5.
- Player of the Series: Jos Buttler, thanks to his consistent total of 165 runs across the three games newsbytesapp.com+4thetimes.co.uk+4theguardian.com+4.
- England’s T20 debutant captain Harry Brook now leads a team on a roll — unbeaten in six consecutive white-ball matches thesun.co.uk+1reuters.com+1.
📌 Key Takeaways
- Power-hitting at the top — Duckett and Smith combined to put England in total control early.
- Depth matters — England’s lower order added crucial late runs, showing robust bench strength.
- Bowling under pressure — Despite the high-scoring nature, England’s bowlers kept composure, especially in the death overs.
- West Indies resilience — Powell’s knock underlined their hunger, but inconsistency in the batting lineup cost them.
⚙️ Series Outlook
- England: A statement series win that showcases their formidable form heading into marquee tournaments. Brook’s captaincy is proving to be more than ceremonial — it's shaping a dynamic and aggressive side.
- West Indies: Left with much to ponder, especially about middle-order stability and bowling depth. Despite individual brilliance, the team couldn't string together a full performance.
England’s performance in this final T20I caps off a flawless white-ball tour, setting the tone for upcoming challenges — from the Test series to future ICC events.