Record-breaking England cruise to win over Windies
Summary
England won the third T20 cricket match against West Indies by 37 runs at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton. England scored 248-3, their highest T20 score at home, and secured a 3-0 series victory. Ben Duckett scored 84 runs, leading England to a record-breaking total.Key Facts
- England scored 248-3 in 20 overs, their highest T20 score at home.
- Ben Duckett scored 84 runs off 46 balls, including a 120-run partnership with Jamie Smith.
- Jamie Smith contributed 60 runs from 26 balls.
- West Indies scored 211-8 in their 20 overs, with Rovman Powell scoring 79 runs.
- Luke Wood was the standout bowler for England, taking 3 wickets for 31 runs.
- The combined score of 459 runs is the highest for a T20 match played in England.
- England's run-rate in the first six overs (the "powerplay" period) was 12.16, their fastest in a T20 series of three or more matches.
- The victory marked England's sixth consecutive win under captain Harry Brook.
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