West Indies Swept by England in Complete T20 Series Sweep as Duckett Shines
In a blazing display of power, Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith led England to a resounding 37-run victory over West Indies in the final T20I, crushing the Caribbeans 3-0 in the process. Southampton's pitch proved to be a batting paradise as Duckett smashed 84 runs, featuring 10 fours and two monstrous sixes, propelling the hosts to a formidable 248-3 in just 20 overs.
Rovman Powell put up a valiant fight for the West Indies, scoring an unbeaten 79, but it wasn't enough to bridge the gap. Harry Brook, the new English captain, continued his winning streak, making it six straight victories to start his tenure.
Duckett, voted Player of the Match, expressed his satisfaction with the pitch, "It was a great pitch to bat on. The ball didn't do a great deal and me and Jamie Smith looked to put pressure straight from the start. The way he took down the seamers made my life easier." He kept his batting philosophy simple, "I try to keep it pretty simple as people know. You try to play a bit more expansive shots in T20 cricket but I try to stick to my strength throughout."
Batting power House England displayed awe-inspiring batting prowess, with Smith contributing an explosive 60 runs in just 26 deliveries, punctuated by four boundaries and five mighty sixes. The duo set the stage for a record-equaling T20 score by England with a scintillating 120 runs partnership off 8.5 overs. Brook (35) and Jacob Bethell (36 off 16 balls) chipped in with impactful cameos.
West Indies were left reeling after Luke Wood and Liam Dawson dismissed their openers, Evin Lewis and Johnson Charles, both for just 9 runs. The tourists never fully recovered, despite Shai Hope's valiant 45. In response, England was never seriously threatened, as their batting depth was simply too much for the West Indies to handle.
This impressive series win further emphasizes England's improved T20 batting strength, with Duckett and Smith leading the charge. Their ability to form vital partnerships, maintain a high run rate, and exhibit aggressive batting makes them a formidable force in the shortest format.
England demonstrated their dominance in international sports, particularly T20I cricket, as they showcased their batting strength in the series against West Indies. Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith, in particular, displayed awe-inspiring international sports skills, setting new standards for aggressive batting in the format.
