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Southampton witnessed a sensational display of T20 cricket as England defeated West Indies by 37 runs in the 3rd T20I at The Rose Bowl, completing a resounding 3-0 clean sweep in the West Indies tour of England 2025. Ben Duckett’s explosive 84 earned him the Player of the Match award in a high-scoring encounter.
England’s batting blitz sets up colossal total
After West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl, England’s batsmen unleashed a relentless assault, posting a mammoth 248/3 in their 20 overs. Jamie Smith set the tone with a blistering 60 off just 26 balls, including 5 sixes. However, it was Ben Duckett who anchored the innings with a magnificent 84 off 46 deliveries, decorated with 10 fours and 2 sixes.
Player of the Match: Ben Duckett#cricket #ENGvWI #T20I #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/5RnQhnXaVk
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Contributions from Jos Buttler (22 off 10), Harry Brook (35 off 22), and a late cameo from Jacob Bethell (36 off 16) propelled England to their formidable total. For West Indies, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, and Sherfane Rutherford picked up a wicket each, but all bowlers endured a tough outing.
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West Indies’ valiant chase falls short
Chasing a daunting target of 249, West Indies fought valiantly but ultimately fell short, finishing on 211/8. Rovman Powell led the charge with a valiant 79 off 45 balls, striking 9 fours and 4 sixes, while Shai Hope provided good support with 45 off 27. Shimron Hetmyer’s quickfire 26 off 8 balls offered a glimmer of hope, but England’s bowlers maintained control. Luke Wood was the pick of the bowlers for England, claiming three crucial wickets for 31 runs. Adil Rashid bagged two wickets, while Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, and Jacob Bethell chipped in with one wicket each to seal a comprehensive victory.
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This victory not only secured a dominant series whitewash for England but also highlighted their formidable batting depth and effective bowling strategies, leaving West Indies with much to ponder after a challenging tour.
