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England Thrash West Indies 3-0 with Commanding Win in Final T20I
Duckett and Smith Power Hosts to Dominant Series Finish
England delivered a clinical performance in the third T20I at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, defeating West Indies by 37 runs and securing a 3-0 whitewash. The foundation of the win was laid by explosive half-centuries from openers Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith, who set the tone early with an aggressive partnership.
England’s Batting Blitz: Fast Start, Strong Finish
Record Opening Partnership Lights Up Powerplay
Opting to bat first, England’s top order made the most of favorable batting conditions. Duckett and Smith launched an all-out assault on the West Indies bowlers, putting on 120 runs in just 53 balls. Duckett smashed boundaries off Akeal Hosein in the third over, followed by Smith hammering Romario Shepherd in the next.
Duckett reached his fifty inside the powerplay, while Smith tore into Shepherd again with three sixes in the eighth over. Though Smith was dropped once, he added only two more runs before falling to Gudakesh Motie.
Lower Order Accelerates After Mid-Overs Lull
Even after the openers’ dismissal, England kept the scoreboard ticking. Jacob Bethell reignited the momentum by smashing three consecutive sixes off Motie in the 17th over, pushing England past 200. Harry Brook joined in the late onslaught, helping the team post a formidable 248/3.
West Indies Falter Despite Powell’s Lone Heroics
Early Collapse Kills Chase Momentum
Chasing a daunting target, West Indies started with a six off the first ball by Evin Lewis but soon lost both openers. Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer looked dangerous briefly, but regular strikes by England bowlers disrupted any potential recovery. At the end of eight overs, the visitors were reeling at 74/4.
Rovman Powell’s Valiant 79 Goes in Vain
Captain Rovman Powell fought hard with an unbeaten 45-ball 79, showing resistance as wickets fell at the other end. Despite his efforts, West Indies never looked in control of the chase. England’s bowlers—especially Luke Wood (3/31) and Adil Rashid (2/30)—ensured the total remained out of reach.
Series Recap: England Sweep ODIs and T20Is
With this win, England completed a clean sweep of both the ODI and T20I series against the West Indies. The dominant performance highlights their squad depth and form ahead of future assignments.
Related Reading: Full Recap of England vs West Indies ODI Series 2025
Match Summary
England: 248/3 in 20 overs
(Ben Duckett 84, Jamie Smith 60; Sherfane Rutherford 1/20)
West Indies: 211/8 in 20 overs
(Rovman Powell 79, Shai Hope 45; Luke Wood 3/31, Adil Rashid 2/30)*
Result: England won by 37 runs
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