England secured a 3-1 series lead by dominating West Indies, winning the 4th T20I at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago by 75 runs.
Openers Phil Salt and Jason Roy set the stage for England’s victory with a rapid 100-run partnership in the initial six overs. Salt’s brilliant century, achieved in just 44 balls, featured 11 fours and six sixes.Roy also played brilliantly, smashing 46 off 19 balls before getting dismissed in the 8th over.
With a solid platform, England amassed a formidable 267/3 in 20 overs. Liam Livingstone (38) and Will Jacks (24) made crucial middle-over contributions, and skipper Jos Buttler added a quickfire 24 towards the end.
West Indies’ reply had a solid start, with Kyle Mayers and Brandon King contributing 50 runs for the opening wicket.
Mayers’ dismissal for 24 precipitated the collapse of the West Indian innings, leading to their being bowled out for 192 in 15 overs. Only Akeal Hosein (27) and Rovman Powell (25) succeeded in reaching double figures.
Adil Rashid was England’s bowlers’ pick, taking 3/27, while Chris Jordan and Mark Wood claimed two wickets apiece.
Phil Salt earned the title of Player of the Match for his outstanding performance that included a match-winning century.
England’s dominant performance in the 4th T20I was a clinical display of power-hitting and disciplined bowling. With one match remaining in the series, England are firmly in control and will be looking to seal the series in the 5th and final T20I.
The game yielded several crucial lessons, including the following important takeaways:
Phil Salt’s century was the highest score by an Englishman in T20Is against West Indies.
England’s 267/3 is their highest score against West Indies in T20Is.
Adil Rashid’s 3/27 is his best bowling figures in T20Is.
The 5th and final T20I of the series will take place at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy on December 21st. West Indies aims to avoid a series defeat, while England seeks to seal the series with a win.
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