In a dazzling display of power-hitting and precision, England sealed a 3-0 white-ball series sweep over the West Indies with a commanding 37-run victory in the third T20 international at Southampton on June 10, 2025. Posting their second-highest T20I total ever—248 for 3—England set a daunting target that the West Indies could not chase down, finishing at 211 for 8.
Opening batsman Jamie Smith kicked off the innings with a whirlwind 60 off just 26 balls, including five towering sixes, marking his maiden T20 international half-century. Smith’s explosive start laid the foundation for Ben Duckett, who then took center stage with a blistering 84 from 46 deliveries, smashing 10 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 182.60. Jos Buttler and Harry Brook contributed quickfire 22 and 35 not out respectively, while youngster Jacob Bethell dazzled with a 36-ball cameo featuring four sixes, helping England reach a staggering 135-1 at the halfway mark- setting a new record for England’s highest score after ten overs.
West Indies’ bowlers struggled on the flat pitch, conceding 15 sixes as England’s batsmen unleashed a relentless assault. Akeal Hosein and Jason Holder bore the brunt, conceding over 10 runs per over. The West Indies reply was spirited but ultimately fell short. Rovman Powell’s unbeaten 79 off 45 balls, studded with nine fours and four sixes, kept the chase alive but wickets fell at regular intervals. Shimron Hetmyer and Holder offered some resistance, but England’s disciplined bowling, led by Luke Wood and Adil Rashid, ensured the visitors never got close enough to threaten the target.
England captain Harry Brook praised his team’s performance: “Very pleased, the lads put a really good shift in and played some exceptional cricket. I like the depth in the batting, it gives the lads at the top the license to get us off to a fast start and we saw that tonight”.
West Indies captain Shai Hope acknowledged the challenges his team faced: “We have not grasped those crucial moments in the game, whether it is with bat or ball. We have not managed to put that complete game together in this series. We have to improve everywhere”.
This emphatic win not only showcased England’s explosive batting depth but also their growing dominance in white-ball cricket at home. The clean sweep against a talented West Indies side underscores England’s readiness for upcoming international challenges, with fans eagerly anticipating more high-octane cricket in the summer.
Opening batsman Jamie Smith kicked off the innings with a whirlwind 60 off just 26 balls, including five towering sixes, marking his maiden T20 international half-century. Smith’s explosive start laid the foundation for Ben Duckett, who then took center stage with a blistering 84 from 46 deliveries, smashing 10 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 182.60. Jos Buttler and Harry Brook contributed quickfire 22 and 35 not out respectively, while youngster Jacob Bethell dazzled with a 36-ball cameo featuring four sixes, helping England reach a staggering 135-1 at the halfway mark- setting a new record for England’s highest score after ten overs.
West Indies’ bowlers struggled on the flat pitch, conceding 15 sixes as England’s batsmen unleashed a relentless assault. Akeal Hosein and Jason Holder bore the brunt, conceding over 10 runs per over. The West Indies reply was spirited but ultimately fell short. Rovman Powell’s unbeaten 79 off 45 balls, studded with nine fours and four sixes, kept the chase alive but wickets fell at regular intervals. Shimron Hetmyer and Holder offered some resistance, but England’s disciplined bowling, led by Luke Wood and Adil Rashid, ensured the visitors never got close enough to threaten the target.
England captain Harry Brook praised his team’s performance: “Very pleased, the lads put a really good shift in and played some exceptional cricket. I like the depth in the batting, it gives the lads at the top the license to get us off to a fast start and we saw that tonight”.
West Indies captain Shai Hope acknowledged the challenges his team faced: “We have not grasped those crucial moments in the game, whether it is with bat or ball. We have not managed to put that complete game together in this series. We have to improve everywhere”.
This emphatic win not only showcased England’s explosive batting depth but also their growing dominance in white-ball cricket at home. The clean sweep against a talented West Indies side underscores England’s readiness for upcoming international challenges, with fans eagerly anticipating more high-octane cricket in the summer.
