In a thrilling conclusion to the ODI series, the West Indies triumphed over England by eight wickets, securing the series win with a 2-1 record. The third and final one-day international took place in Barbados, where the home team chased down a target of 264 runs with seven overs to spare.
Keacy Carty and Brandon King delivered standout performances, both scoring centuries that propelled their team to victory. Carty, hailing from Sint Maarten, achieved his maiden international hundred in just 97 balls, finishing with an impressive score of 128 not out. Meanwhile, King contributed significantly with his third ODI century, scoring 102 runs off 113 balls.
England’s innings began shakily as they stumbled to 24-4 within the first ten overs. Despite this early collapse, Phil Salt emerged as a stabilizing force, scoring 74 runs off 108 balls. Sam Curran added 40 runs, while Dan Mousley impressed with a notable half-century in his debut ODI. Jamie Overton and Jofra Archer chipped in with valuable runs towards the end, helping England reach a total of 263-8.
The fortunes shifted dramatically for England as they struggled against West Indies’ disciplined bowling attack, particularly from Matthew Forde, who claimed three wickets for 35 runs.
With Jos Buttler returning as captain for England’s upcoming T20 series, the team aims to regroup and learn from their recent challenges. The five-match T20 series begins at the same venue on Saturday. Salt’s consistent performances throughout the ODIs may provide him with renewed confidence as he retains wicketkeeping duties despite Buttler’s return.
As both teams transition to the shorter format of the game, fans can anticipate an exciting showdown that showcases new strategies and player dynamics. The West Indies will look to build on their ODI success while England strives to bounce back quickly in what promises to be an engaging T20 series.
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