West Indies v England: Harry Brook rescues England in dramatic successful run chase to win third T20I
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ByOli Gent
Published 16/12/2023 at 22:10 GMT
England had Harry Brook and Phil Salt to thank as the former's big-hitting in the final two overs and the latter's century helped the Three Lions steal the third T20I against the West Indies in Grenada. After two disappointing games, the onus was on the visitors to avoid the series whitewash, and they did so in dramatic fashion, with Brook conjuring 21 runs that were needed off the final over.
GRENADA, GRENADA - DECEMBER 16: Phil Salt and Harry Brook of England celebrate victory during the 3rd T20 International match between West Indies and England at the National Cricket Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Grenada, Grenada.
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Harry Brook’s heroics in the very last over helped England sneak victory in the third T20I against the West Indies in Grenada.
After the Windies had set a strong 223 in their opening innings - Nicholas Pooran’s 82 was their highlight - it seemed as though the Three Lions would struggle to eclipse the tally, despite a strong start to their stint at the crease.
111-0 after 11 overs, Jos Buttler was dismissed on his next ball after bringing up his half-century, caught in the deep by a combination of Akeal Hosein and Alzarri Joseph to spur the start of an England slump.
Will Jacks lasted just six balls, caught by wicket-keeper Pooran after a short delivery from Gudakesh Motie that surprised the Surrey batsman.
Liam Livingstone arrived, but the visitors were visibly struggling; their run rate falling, and England falling behind at a rate of knots, with Jason Holder’s slow bowling a particular head-scratcher for the batsmen.
As the overs passed, and with Phil Salt edging his way towards a century, it seemed as though the final five overs would be where the visitors would have to step on the gas.
With 17.5 overs played, Livingstone would be gone, with his previous nemesis Holder his undoing, with the Lancashire man sweeping towards long-on, but only finding the grateful hands of Rovman Powell to send Livingstone back to the pavilion with 30 on his tally.
Enter the hero-to-be Brook for the final ball of the 18th, and what a difference. Smashing his first ball for six, there was suddenly a rejuvenated confidence at the crease.
The previously agitated Salt had his century after eight fours and four sixes in his personal innings, but his mastery with the bat would be overshadowed by Brook’s heroics in the final two overs.
With Joseph on the attack, the Windies sought to shut England out, but with Salt back in the groove, and Brook being the much-needed catalyst, the momentum had swung.
An opening four in the final over from Brook was followed by a fantastic 86-metre six over the covers, with the Three Lions needing 11 off four balls to catch their hosts.
Brook slogged Andre Russell’s full toss for six, before a midwicket pull gave the visitors two more.
One to go, and with a wide delivery from Russell, the opportunity for Brook was irresistible, as he slammed over the boundary to seal a remarkable comeback.
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