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England defeated West Indies by 21 runs by Jose Butler’s 96 runs and Liam Dawson’s brilliant bowling. England scored 188 runs, in response the West Indies could score 167 runs.
Liam Dawson vs West Indies
Highlights
- England won with Liam Dawn’s deadly bowling
- Jose Butler missed his third T20 century
- England set 1-0 lead against West Indies
Former captain Jose Butler missed a century by just four runs at Czeter Lee Street. But England defeated West Indies by 21 runs in the first match of the T20 series with the help of his banging innings and a long-run back-handed spinner Liam Dawson.
England, batting first, scored 188 runs for six wickets. In response, the West Indies team could only manage 167 runs for nine wickets.
Return and amazing after three years
This was followed by the magic of Liam Dawson, which England included in the team after being out for almost three years at the age of 35. He took six wickets in 11 T20 Internationals from 2016 to 2022, but took four wickets for 20 runs in four overs in this match and performed his career best.
Dawson dismissed four of the top six batsmen Johnson Charles, Sherfen Rutherford, Roston Chase and Rowman Powell. Opener Evin Louis scored 39 runs for West Indies.
Butler missed a century
Earlier, Jose Butler, who performed brilliantly in the IPL, retained his good form and scored 96 off 59 balls, including six fours and four sixes. Apart from him, opener Jamie Smith contributed 38 and Jacob Bethel contributed 23 not out.
Second match will be played on Sunday
England kept their dominance at the West Indies in this way. Earlier, he made a clean sweep in a series of three ODIs. The second match of the three T20 matches series will be played in Bristol on Sunday.
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Since February 2025, Network 18 served as Deputy News Editor in 18 group. A decade experience in journalism. As a reporter, witness to several national-international events. The beginning of a career with electronic media. Jagran New Media … Read more