Nov 17, (V7N) - West Indies chased down 219 runs with an over to spare, defeating England by five wickets in the fourth T20 International at the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground on Saturday. Though England had already sealed the series, the hosts delivered an exciting performance, marking their second-highest successful run chase in T20Is.

England’s Innings:
Phil Salt (55 off 30 balls) and Will Jacks (28) gave England a strong start, putting on a 54-run opening stand. Salt smashed four sixes and five fours before falling to Roston Chase in the 10th over. Contributions from Jos Buttler (38 off 23 balls) and an unbeaten 62 from Jacob Bethell helped England post a challenging 218/6, with Sam Curran adding a brisk 24.

West Indies’ Chase:
Openers Shai Hope and Evin Lewis set the tone early, attacking England's bowlers. Hope reached his half-century in just 23 balls, while Lewis followed with a 26-ball fifty, blasting seven sixes in his 68-run knock. Their 136-run opening partnership put the hosts in command.

England fought back with a flurry of wickets, including Hope's run-out and Nicholas Pooran's dismissal in successive deliveries, reducing the Windies to 136-3.

Captain Rovman Powell steadied the ship with a crucial 38 off 23 balls, while Sharfane Rutherford’s unbeaten 29, including two sixes off Dan Mousley, sealed the victory.

Captains’ Reactions:
West Indies skipper Powell praised his team’s improved commitment, stating, "3-2 is better than 4-1, still a lot to play for." England captain Buttler commended both teams’ efforts, noting, "I thought it was an excellent wicket... They played exceptionally well to chase it down."

The final match of the series takes place on Sunday, with the Windies looking to end the series on a high.

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