WI vs ENG (1st T20)
West Indies achieved a successful chase, reaching the 172-run target set by England in the first T20 match at home. Andre Russell and Rovman Powell showcased a brilliant partnership of 49 runs in the final overs, propelling the West Indies to victory and securing a one-game lead in the series.
Despite a challenging start with a formidable English powerplay that cost them 77 runs in the first 6 overs, the West Indies made an impressive recovery. Andre Russell and Alzarri Joseph claimed crucial wickets, each taking three, while Romario Shepherd contributed with two dismissals.
Their collective efforts restricted England to 171 runs, dismissing them with just 3 balls remaining. The Windies swiftly responded, taking an aggressive stance against the English attack and amassing 59 runs in the powerplay, albeit losing one wicket. England’s spinners stemmed the flow of runs in the middle overs, inducing a collapse in the Windies’ batting lineup.
Had it not been for Andre Russell’s unbeaten 29 and Rovman Powell’s impressive 31 not out, the West Indies would have faced imminent defeat. Their partnership of 49 runs in only 22 deliveries turned the tide, securing a victory for the hosts with nearly two overs to spare.
Chief Scores :
England – 171 for 10 in 19.3 overs (Phil Salt 40, Jos Butler 39, Liam Livingstone 27, Andre Russell 3 for 19, Alzarri Joseph 3 for 54, Romario Shepherd 2 for 22)
West Indies 172 for 6 in 18.1 overs (Shai Hope 36, Kyle Mayers 35, Rovmann Powell 31*, Rehan Ahmed 3 for 39, Adil Rashid 2 for 25, Chris Woakes 1 for 15)
