Match Report ENG vs WI 3rd ODI : West indies won by 8 wickets
West Indies clinched the ODI series against England with a commanding 8-wicket win in the third and decisive match at Bridgetown, securing a 2-1 series victory. England set a target of 263, which the West Indies chased down comfortably, reaching 267/2 in just 43 overs. Brandon King was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten century, while Matthew Ford earned Player of the Series honors for his 8 wickets across the three matches.
England Batting Highlights
England, batting first, posted a total of 263 runs in their allotted 50 overs. Phil Salt led with 74 off 108 balls, finding the boundary four times and clearing it once, albeit at a moderate strike rate of 58.61. Dan Mousley added 57 off 70 balls, hitting five fours and a six, while Sam Curran contributed a steady 40 off 52, which included four fours. Jofra Archer provided fireworks toward the end, smashing 38 off 17 balls with two fours and three sixes at a rapid strike rate of 223.
West Indies Bowling Highlights
Matthew Ford was the standout bowler for the West Indies, claiming 3 wickets for 35 runs in his 10 overs with a tight economy of 3.5. Alzarri Joseph supported with 2 wickets for 45 runs across his full quota of overs, while Romario Shepherd chipped in with 2 wickets.
West Indies Batting Highlights
The West Indies chased down the target in just 43 overs, powered by a brilliant 128 off 114 balls from Keacy Carty, who struck 15 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 112.28. Brandon King, who was also in excellent touch, scored a steady 102 off 117 balls, finding the boundary 13 times and clearing it once. Their partnership was pivotal, seeing off the English bowlers with ease.
England Bowling Highlights
England’s bowling effort fell short, with Jamie Overton being the most economical, taking 1 wicket for just 17 runs in his 4 overs. Reece Topley managed 1 wicket for 55 runs in his 9 overs, but England struggled to contain the West Indies’ batsmen. Jofra Archer bowled 9 overs with an economy of 6, and Adil Rashid conceded 51 runs in his full quota of 10 overs.
The series win was a testament to the West Indies’ resilience, especially given the strong performances from Matthew Ford, who was instrumental throughout, and Keacy Carty and Brandon King, who delivered crucial knocks in the finale.
