SOUTHAMPTON: Ben Duckett starred with a spectacular 84 off 46 balls as England completed a clean sweep against the West Indies in the T20 series on Tuesday.
England posted a commanding total of 248-3 in 20 overs, powered by Duckett’s aggressive innings featuring 10 fours and two sixes.
West Indies’ Rovman Powell fought valiantly with an unbeaten 79, but his efforts fell short as the visitors finished on 211-8.
The victory marked England white-ball captain Harry Brook’s sixth consecutive win since taking charge, signaling a strong start to his tenure.
Key Performances and Match Highlights
Duckett credited his opening partner Jamie Smith, who scored a rapid 60 from just 26 balls, for setting the platform with a 120-run opening partnership in under nine overs.
Brook contributed an unbeaten 35, while Jacob Bethell’s explosive 36 not out included three consecutive sixes, helping England match their highest T20 total on home soil.
On the bowling front, Luke Wood led the attack with figures of 3-31, dismissing key West Indies openers early and keeping pressure on the visitors throughout.
West Indies skipper Shai Hope scored a fighting 45 before being dismissed by Brydon Carse, but the team could not recover from England’s blistering batting display.
Series Summary and Outlook
England dominated the three-match series with a 3-0 whitewash, continuing their winning momentum from the recent ODI series against West Indies.
The series highlighted England’s batting depth and aggressive approach in the shortest format of the game.
Fans and experts now look forward to how this form will translate into upcoming international fixtures for England.
