West Indies, England 3rd T20I: Match Report

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West Indies vs. England 3rd T20I: A Nail-Biter in St. Lucia

The third T20I between West Indies and England was a rollercoaster ride of emotions. The match, played at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St. Lucia, was a nail-biter right down to the wire. England, needing a win to level the series, started strongly but found themselves in a tough spot after a few crucial wickets.

England's Steady Start

The English openers, Jos Buttler and Alex Hales, got off to a flying start, putting on a 50-run stand in just 5 overs. Buttler, in particular, was on fire, smashing 28 runs off just 11 balls. He was eventually dismissed by a brilliant catch from Brandon King, but not before setting the tone for the innings.

West Indies Fightback

However, the Windies bowlers fought back admirably. Akeal Hosein was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2 crucial wickets. His leg-spin, along with the pace of Romario Shepherd, kept the English batsmen on their toes. England were struggling at 90/4, and it looked like the West Indies were firmly in control.

Moeen Ali's Masterclass

Just when it seemed like the Windies were on their way to victory, Moeen Ali took the game by storm. He smashed a quickfire 36 runs off 14 balls, including 4 sixes. He anchored the innings and helped England set a target of 172.

The Chase Begins

The Windies chase started with a flurry of boundaries, but England kept things tight in the middle overs. The introduction of Chris Jordan, who took the crucial wicket of Kyle Mayers, proved decisive.

A Close Finish

The game went right down to the wire. With 8 runs needed off the final over, England looked to be in the driving seat. However, some lusty blows from Rovman Powell kept the Windies in the hunt. In the end, England held their nerve, winning by 7 runs.

Man of the Match

Moeen Ali was rightfully awarded the Man of the Match award for his crucial contribution with the bat. He provided a much-needed boost to England's innings and ultimately helped them win the match.

Overall

The third T20I was a fantastic spectacle, with both sides playing with great passion and determination. It was a nail-biting thriller that went down to the wire. The series now stands at 2-1 in favor of the West Indies, with the final T20I set to be played on July 2nd.