7.3 C
New York
Friday, November 15, 2024
pCloud Premium

England in West Indies: Phil Salt hits century to power tourists to victory in first T20


Phil Salt powered a superb century to take England to a commanding eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first T20 in Barbados.

After a disappointing defeat in the one-day international series, Salt struck an unbeaten 103 off 54 balls on the island he used to call home as England cruised to a pursuit of 183.

It was the opener’s third T20 hundred for England – all three of which have come against West Indies in the past 12 months.

He crashed his first 50 runs in just 25 balls as England took 73 from the first six overs for the loss of only Will Jacks for 17.

Captain Jos Buttler was sensationally caught for a golden duck on his return to the side after four months out injured but Salt continued, dropping down the gears with the required run-rate under control, as England pulled off the highest T20 chase at the Kensington Oval with 19 balls to spare.

Jacob Bethell, another with Bajan roots, finished unbeaten on 58 from 36 balls alongside Salt, in the process becoming the youngest man to hit a T20 fifty for England, aged 21.

Earlier, West Indies made their imposing total in remarkable fashion, reaching 183-9 despite falling to 18-3 and 117-8.

They managed a further 65 runs in the last 5.2 overs after the eighth wicket fell, with number 10 Gukadesh Motie, who later produced the stunning catch to dismiss Buttler, flogging 33 from 14 balls.

That came as England lost their grip despite a strong start to the innings, with Saqib Mahmood taking 4-34 and Adil Rashid 3-32.

The second of five T20s begins on Sunday at the same ground from 20:00 GMT.

England will wait on the fitness of Reece Topley, who left the field visibly emotional after jarring his knee midway through his third over – the latest blow to a bowler who has had a cruel run of injuries throughout his career.



Source link

Odisha Expo
Odisha Expohttps://www.odishaexpo.com
Odisha Expo is one of the Largest News Aggregator of Odisha, Stay Updated about the latest news with Odisha Expo from around the world. Stay hooked for more updates.

Related Articles

Stay Connected

0FansLike
0FollowersFollow
0SubscribersSubscribe
Best Lifetime Deals on SaaSspot_img

Latest Articles

Premier League: Newcastle’s Hopes Boosted by Star Player’s Availability

0
As Alexander Isak is likely to shift to the UEFA Champions League, Newcastle United might sign Victor Osimhen for the upcoming season. Osimhen...

Trump picks RFK Jr. for secretary of Health & Human Services

0
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Matt Gaetz ‘must be the worst’ Cabinet nomination ‘in...

Billie Jean King Cup 2024: Emma Raducanu back as Great Britain take on Germany

0
If Raducanu is picked against Germany as expected, she will be tasked with putting her team ahead in the three-match tie before Katie...

2 Missouri officers accused of stealing nude photos from dozens of women’s phones at...

0
Two former Missouri officers were charged in separate, unconnected cases in federal court this week over allegations that they illegally searched women's phones...

Australia dominates Pakistan in truncated T20I series-opener – Sport

0
Veteran batter Glenn Maxwell returned to form before quicks Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis claimed three wickets apiece as Australia downed Pakistan by...