Jos Buttler's explosive 83 off 45 balls led England to a dominant 7-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second T20I, as the English team took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. After Phil Salt's whirlwind performance in the previous match, Buttler's innings sent a strong message of his return to form following an injury. His powerful knock helped England chase down the target with ease, solidifying their advantage in the series.
Opting to bat after losing the toss, the West Indies were quickly put on the back foot by England’s bowlers. The Caribbean side lost three wickets and could only manage 35 runs in the first four overs. Rovman Powell top-scored for the West Indies with a slow 43 runs, while Romario Shepherd contributed a quick-fire 22 off 12 balls in the final stages, helping to boost the total. With 32 runs added in the last two overs, the West Indies ended their innings at 158/8.
Liam Livingstone was the standout bowler for England, taking 2 wickets for 16 runs. Shakib Mahmud and Dan Muzli also contributed with the ball, claiming 2 wickets each, with figures of 2/20 and 2/29, respectively.
In response, Phil Salt, who had scored a century in the previous match, was dismissed by Akil Hossain off the very first ball. However, Will Jacks and Jos Buttler then took control of the chase, guiding England to victory and securing a dominant position in the series.
Jos Buttler, playing just his second match since recovering from injury, was the star of England's victory. He contributed a brilliant 83 runs off 45 balls, including 8 fours and 6 sixes, before being dismissed by Romario Shepherd in the same over that saw Will Jacks dismissed for 38, ending their 129-run partnership.
Buttler's match-winning knock set the stage for Liam Livingstone and Jacob Bethell to finish the job, guiding England to victory in just 14.5 overs. Livingstone remained not out on 23 runs from 11 balls, helping seal the win with ease.
Translated by Mazdud
