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Root’s Heroics, Rashid’s 4-Fer, And Mahmood’s Magic Help England To Secure ODI Series vs WI

Poulomi Chakraborty

Joe Root's Outstanding Performance Against The West Indies (Source: @No_1TestBatter/x.com)Joe Root's Outstanding Performance Against The West Indies (Source: @No_1TestBatter/x.com)

The nail-biting ODI series between England and the West Indies is spreading unreal excitement as fans are enjoying some classic 50-over thrills. After a massive win in the last clash, the English side kept the domination alive as they took the lead in the series by 2-0 with a stunning 3-wicket win. Joe Root’s classic knock snatched the victory from the Caribbean side.

Here is a recap of the electrifying moments from the 2nd ODI between England and the West Indies, where every ball delivered heart-stopping thrills.

Carty’s Century And Hope’s Support Power WI To Formidable Total

After facing a crushing defeat in the first ODI, the West Indies side regained its strength and bounced back in the second match. While batting first at the Sofia Gardens, the Caribbean batters set the stage on fire. After English bowler Brydon Carse dismissed Jewel Andrew early on, Brandon King and Keacy Carty’s 141-run partnership turned the tide.

After King was dismissed in 59 runs, Carty smashed a ton and played an innings of 103 runs in 105 balls with 13 boundaries with a strike rate of 98.10, marking his third century in the last four ODIs.

Coming to bat at the number 4 position, captain Shai Hope played an explosive knock of 78 runs in 66 balls with 4 boundaries and 4 over-boundaries with a strike rate of 118.18.

Among the West Indies’ explosive showdown, English bowler Adil Rashid secured a stunning 4-wicket haul, and Saqib Mahmood secured 3 crucial scalps. With that dominance, they restricted the opponent to 308 runs.

Root’s Brilliance Steals The Show

While chasing the 309-run total, England was under pressure after two consecutive wickets in the first two overs. But the tide turned as captain Harry Brook stitched a crucial 85-run stand with Joe Root. With Brook dismissed for 47, Root took control of the innings.

After smashing an outstanding century, he kept the domination alive over the West Indies batters. After crossing the 150-run mark, he played an unbeaten knock of 166 runs in 139 deliveries, along with 21 boundaries and 2 over-boundaries.

Coming in at number 7, Will Jacks fell agonizingly short of a half-century, falling for 49. Amidst the explosive performances by the English batters, Alzarri Joseph shone with an outstanding 4-wicket haul. Despite his heroics, England’s all-round brilliance sealed a thrilling 3-wicket win.