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England cruised to a 2‑0 lead in their T20I series against West Indies with a thrilling four-wicket victory at Bristol’s County Ground. Chasing 196, Joe Root’s side steadied with solid contributions from Jos Buttler (47) and Harry Brook (34), before Tom Banton (30 off 11) and Jacob Bethell (26 off 10) unleashed a brutal late-innings assault. Luke Wood set the tone with the first-ball wicket and finished 2/25, while England wrapped up the chase with nine balls to spare under Brook’s captaincy. The result highlights England’s batting depth and strategic prowess in white-ball cricket, and shifts series momentum decisively in their favor.
Tom Banton’s blazing 30 off 11 balls and Jacob Bethell’s powerhouse cameo guided England to a thrilling four-wicket victory over West Indies in Bristol, sealing the T20I series 2‑0. Luke Wood’s early wicket and strategic batting depth under captain Harry Brook confirmed England’s dominance in the white-ball format.
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A commanding performance by England ensured a series win, highlighting strategic depth and explosive finishing skills:
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Tom Banton set the tone with a lightning-fast 30 runs off only 11 balls, dramatically shifting momentum.
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Jacob Bethell added an electric 26 off 10 balls, including three towering sixes.
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Luke Wood returned to the England side and made an immediate impact, taking Evin Lewis’ wicket with the first ball and finishing 2 for 25.
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Jos Buttler (47) and Harry Brook (34) laid a solid foundation for the chase.
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England successfully chased down 196 with nine balls to spare, completing a 2‑0 series triumph at Bristol
