- June 9, 2025
ENG vs WI (2nd T20I) – Highlights
In a thrilling encounter at the County Ground, Bristol, England edged past the West Indies by four wickets with nine balls to spare in the second T20I of the 2025 series. Chasing a formidable target of 197, the English batting unit showcased aggression and composure, sealing the match at 199/6 in 18.3 overs. Pacer Luke Wood emerged as the standout performer, earning both the Player of the Match title for his incisive spell of 2/25.
Opting to bat first, the West Indies innings began on a disastrous note as Evin Lewis was trapped lbw by Luke Wood on the very first delivery. However, Johnson Charles and skipper Shai Hope resurrected the innings with a crucial 90-run partnership. Charles compiled a well-paced 47 off 39, while Hope anchored the innings with 49 from 38 balls before falling to Adil Rashid’s flight and guile.
A brief middle-order stumble saw Sherfane Rutherford (6) and Rovman Powell (34 off 15) depart quickly, but the fireworks resumed thanks to Jason Holder, who bludgeoned a sensational 29* off just 9 balls, including two fours and three sixes, striking at an astonishing 322.22. With Romario Shepherd contributing a brisk 19 and Roston Chase finishing unbeaten on 6 off 1, West Indies closed their innings at 196/6—a total that looked daunting on a flat surface.
England’s chase suffered a jittery start when Jamie Smith fell cheaply to Jason Holder. However, Ben Duckett (30 off 18) and Jos Buttler (47 off 36) steadied the ship with calculated aggression. Buttler, despite missing out on a half-century, laid a strong platform before falling to Akeal Hosein.
Harry Brook, leading the side, injected momentum with a fiery 34 off 20 before being dismissed by Chase. England’s real acceleration came courtesy of young gun Jacob Bethell, who blitzed 26 off just 10 balls, including three towering sixes. His fearless strokeplay brought the required rate under control, enabling Tom Banton to finish the job with a classy unbeaten 30 off 11 balls. Will Jacks chipped in with 7, while Brydon Carse calmly struck the winning runs, ending on 6*.
The architect of England’s win, Luke Wood, not only drew first blood with the ball but also maintained relentless pressure in the powerplay. His spell of 4-0-25-2 included the prized wicket of Lewis and was instrumental in stalling West Indies’ momentum. While Adil Rashid was expensive (4-0-59-1), and the supporting cast of Carse and Bethell chipped in with a wicket apiece, it was Wood’s precision that proved to be the difference.
With the series win by ENG, the third T20I promises to be a blockbuster. Both sides have exhibited firepower with the bat, but England’s superior depth and the emergence of match-winners like Luke Wood could tilt the balance in their favor.
England vs West Indies Scoreboard
West Indies – 196/6 (20.0)
England – 199/6 (18.3)
Result – England won by 4 wickets
Player of the match – Luke Wood
Luke Wood
ENG vs WI Playing XIs
ENG | Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Tom Banton, Liam Dawson, Brydon Carse, Jacob Bethell, Adil Rashid, Jamie Smith, Luke Wood, Will Jacks, Ben Duckett |
West Indies | Shai Hope (c & wk), Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Evin Lewis, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Rovman Powell |
Disclaimer: These Match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.
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