Third Odi Ends In Thrilling Victory

West Indies Seal Series Win Over England

Third ODI Ends in Thrilling Victory

In a nail-biting encounter at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, the West Indies emerged victorious over England in the third ODI of their ongoing tour of the Caribbean. Chasing a revised target of 207 under the DLS method, the hosts chased down the total with just 14 balls to spare, securing a 191-6 victory.

Windies Dominate with Bat and Ball

After winning the toss and opting to field first, the West Indies bowlers put in a dominant performance, restricting England to 206-9. Jason Holder and Alzarri Joseph picked up three wickets each, while Akeal Hosein and Hayden Walsh Jr. chipped in with two wickets apiece. West Indies' disciplined bowling effort laid the foundation for their eventual triumph.

In response, West Indies openers Shai Hope and Kyle Mayers provided a solid start, putting on a 47-run partnership. Brandon King and Pooran played crucial innings, contributing 39 and 34 runs respectively. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, the Windies batsmen kept their composure and eventually crossed the finish line with four wickets to spare.

Historic Series Win

This victory not only secured a series win for the West Indies but also marked their first ODI series triumph over England in the Caribbean since 2011. It is a testament to the team's determination and resilience in the face of a strong opposition.

This series win serves as a major boost for the West Indies team, who have been working hard to regain their past glory in the sport. It will be interesting to see how they perform in the remaining matches of the tour and beyond.