BRISTOL, England, June 8 (Reuters) – Jos Buttler top-scored once more as England chased down an imposing goal and beat West Indies by 4 wickets within the second T20 on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead and seal the three-match sequence, persevering with their glorious kind beneath new captain Harry Brook.
Former captain Buttler’s 47 from 36 balls at Bristol’s County Floor got here on the again of his 96 within the first T20 in Durham and set the platform for England to search out West Indies’ complete of 196-6 with 9 balls to spare.
It was a second straight sequence victory for England beneath the captaincy of Brook after they secured a 3-0 sequence sweep within the one-dayers.
Jacob Bethell hit an exhilarating 26 from 10 balls, which included three sixes, as England unfold the runs all through the group with Ben Duckett (30), Brook (34) and Tom Banton (30) offering stable backup.
England, who gained the toss and selected to bowl, acquired off to the proper begin with Luke Wooden, who was the hosts’ standout bowler with 2-25, placing Evin Lewis on the pads with the day’s first supply, however the vacationers shortly steadied the ship.
Shai Hope took the combat to England with 49 off 38 balls, whereas Johnson Charles began patiently earlier than he additionally fell simply wanting his half century, with 47 from 39 deliveries.
The West Indies innings threatened to stall at that time however a rollicking end peppered with sixes from Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder noticed them energy to a wholesome complete, even contemplating the County Floor’s quick boundaries. (Reporting by Toby Davis; Enhancing by Ken Ferris)
