• England defeated West Indies by seven wickets in the third T20I.

  • Phil Salt anchored England's run chase by playing a centurion knock of 109 runs.

Twitter Reactions: Phil Salt’s ton powers England to a record chase against West Indies in third T20I
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Having suffered losses in the first two matches, England secured a crucial victory in the third encounter of the five-match T20I series on their tour to the West Indies.

Solid Caribbean batting performance

Batting first, West Indies openers faced early setbacks as both Brandon King and Kyle Mayers departed cheaply. However, the team found its stride when Nicholas Pooran and Shai Hope took charge, counter-attacking the bowlers with determination. Despite Hope’s dismissal after contributing 26 runs, Pooran continued his aggressive approach, forming crucial partnerships with skipper Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford.

Powell made a solid contribution, scoring 39, while Rutherford added 29 before his departure. The standout performance, though, came from Pooran, who played a sensational innings, amassing 82 runs off just 45 deliveries, featuring 6 fours and an equal number of maximums. Jason Holder chipped in with a valuable cameo, adding 18 runs to the total, helping the hosts reach a competitive score of 223/6 in 20 overs.

Phil Salt runs riot with the willow

In their pursuit of the target, the English opening duo of Phil Salt and Jonny Bairstow set the stage ablaze with a blistering start. They amassed 107 runs within the first ten overs, showcasing an explosive batting display. Bairstow, after reaching his half-century, was dismissed, and the early departure of Will Jacks followed.

Subsequently, Salt found a formidable partner in the hard-hitting Liam Livingstone, as they forged a partnership that yielded 70 runs, with Livingstone contributing 30 runs, including three towering sixes. In a stellar performance, Salt achieved his maiden international T20 century, remaining unbeaten with a remarkable 109 runs off 56 balls. The late-innings heroics of Harry Brook, who played a cameo of 31 runs off just seven balls, ensured guests reached the target with a ball to spare, sealing a memorable victory.

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