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West Indies Clinch 2-1 Series Victory with Carty and King’s Brilliant Centuries
In a commanding performance, West Indies overcame England to secure a decisive 2-1 series win in the third ODI held in Barbados. This victory, achieved with an eight-wicket margin, was led by the sensational batting displays of Keacy Carty and Brandon King. The dynamic duo smashed centuries, with Carty scoring 128 off 114 balls and King contributing 102 off 117 balls. Their partnership, worth 209 runs, set a new record for the West Indies’ highest ODI stand against England, allowing the hosts to chase down the 264-run target with ease, achieving it within 43 overs.
Strong Opening Partnership Sets Up Chase
Evin Lewis and Brandon King set a strong foundation at the start of West Indies’ innings, building momentum early in their pursuit of 264. However, Jamie Overton managed to dismiss Lewis for 19 with a short delivery that rushed the batter on his pull shot. After Lewis’s dismissal, King and Carty took charge, building a substantial partnership that would carry West Indies toward victory. Carty, who survived an LBW decision thanks to a timely DRS review against Liam Livingstone, continued to amass runs alongside King. By the 19th over, West Indies had surpassed the 100-run mark, and the duo extended their stand past 100 with aggressive batting, crossing 150 by the 27th over.
England’s bowling lineup struggled to contain King and Carty as both batsmen frequently found the boundary. King had a lifeline when Jordan Cox dropped a catch off Jofra Archer’s delivery while he was on 86. Both players achieved centuries, with Carty making history as the first player from St Maarten to score an ODI century for West Indies. Eventually, England found some success when Reece Topley dismissed King, but the 200-plus partnership had already placed West Indies firmly on the path to victory, which Carty sealed with ease.
Early Wickets for West Indies Bowlers Put England on Backfoot
Winning the toss, West Indies opted to bowl first, and their pace trio made an immediate impact. Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, and Romario Shepherd capitalized on the initial bowling conditions, reducing England to 24/4 within the powerplay. Forde drew an edge from Will Jacks in the third over, while Joseph had Cox gloving a short delivery to the keeper in the following over. Shepherd then removed Jacob Bethell with an outstanding backward point catch from Roston Chase. With Livingstone dismissed off Shepherd’s delivery shortly afterward, England found themselves struggling.
Phil Salt and Sam Curran steadied England’s innings, producing a vital 70-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Despite the improving pitch conditions, the pair had to adjust their approach, slowing down the run rate. Salt, who described the surface as ‘tacky,’ contributed 74 runs, while Curran managed 40 before falling to Chase. Dan Mousley, contributing his maiden ODI fifty, along with late contributions from Overton and Archer, managed to push England to 263/8. However, the total was ultimately insufficient against the dominant West Indies batting lineup.
Tensions and Triumph for West Indies Despite Joseph’s On-Field Incident
The West Indies’ success wasn’t without drama. Alzarri Joseph, who claimed the wicket of Jacks, had a heated moment on the field, showing frustration over the field settings. After a brief discussion with captain Shai Hope, Joseph stormed off the field at the end of the over, missing some play before head coach Daren Sammy coaxed him back onto the field.
Despite this minor setback, West Indies held their composure to dominate with both ball and bat, securing a memorable series win.
Brief Scores:
- England: 263/8 in 50 overs (Phil Salt 74, Dan Mousley 57; Matthew Forde 3-35, Alzarri Joseph 2-45).
- West Indies: 267/2 in 43 overs (Keacy Carty 128*, Brandon King 102; Jamie Overton 1-17).
