- Series Victory Secured Early With the third T20 left, England had already won the series over West Indies after a close win in Bristol. Despite the high goal of 197, England’s batsmen kept their calm and managed to succeed under pressure.
- Strong Start by Buttler and Brook In this game, previous skipper Jos Buttler reached a score of 47 and new captain Harry Brook made 34 runs. The partnership enabled England to make a good recovery by building a strong score at just 112-2 in 12.2 overs.
- Middle-Order Collapse Creates Drama It was after Buttler and Brook were out quickly that the Balance in the match shifted. England needed a further 85 runs in 45 balls and things seemed to be going the way of West Indies again. On the other hand, the lower-ranking positions had different ideas.
- Bethell and Banton’s Heroics Finish the Job Jacob Bethell changed the match fundamentally by scoring 26 runs from 10 deliveries with three huge sixes. Roy was backed by a superb Tom Banton, who stayed not out on 30 after he faced just 11 deliveries. Aggressive batting by the team helped them win with plenty of time remaining.
- West Indies’ Late-Over Surge Gave Hope West Indies seemed to be struggling at 121-4 in the 17th over, but a late blitz from Rovman Powell (34 off 15) and Jason Holder (29* off 9) powered them to a strong total of 193-5. They scored 75 runs in the last four overs alone, giving England a challenging target.
- Early Wickets and Smart Bowling from England England began their bowling with a bang as Luke Wood dismissed Evin Lewis with a swinging yorker on the first ball. Spinner Adil Rashid managed to remove captain Shai Hope, but struggled later in the innings, conceding 31 runs in a single over – the most expensive of his T20 career.

- Rashid and Dawson Suffer at the Death He may have taken the key wicket, but Rashid didn’t perform as well as usual with the figures 1-59. Liam Dawson, who did well during the start, gave away 43 runs in the second match. The short boundaries at Bristol were exploited well by West Indies’ power-hitters.
- England’s Chase – A Team Effort In a match where no player from either team scored a fifty, England’s chase was a great example of teamwork. Multiple players chipped in at the right time, using creative strokes and fearless hitting. Reverse sweeps, switch-hits, and clever nudges into gaps kept the scoreboard ticking.
- Captain Brook’s Leadership Impresses Harry Brook, leading the team in this series, impressed not just with the bat but also with his captaincy. He rotated his bowlers smartly, kept calm under pressure, and ensured the batting order stayed aggressive and composed during the chase.
- Reactions After the Match Luke Wood, Player of the Match: “It was my first England game in over a year. I was nervous but enjoyed every bit. It feels great to contribute to a win.”
Shai Hope, West Indies captain: “We were 30 runs short. With the pitch and small boundaries, we needed more.”
Harry Brook, England captain: “We had fun out there. It was a great team chase. Our depth in batting really showed today.”
Conclusion
This second T20 was full of excitement, explosive batting, and shifting momentum. England were clearly determined, had plenty of able players, and shrewd leadership to put on one of their most impressive chases in T20 in recent times. Since they already have the series, they are excited about the chance to win all of their games in Southampton on Thursday.
FAQs
1. What was the final score of the second T20 between England and West Indies?
West Indies scored 193/5 in 20 overs. England successfully chased it down, scoring 197/6 in 18.3 overs, winning by 4 wickets.
2. How many matches are in the T20 series between England and West Indies?
The series consists of 3 T20 matches. England has won the first two, sealing the series with one game remaining.
3. Who was the Player of the Match in the second T20?
Luke Wood was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance, including a wicket on the very first ball of the match.