Overview

• Jamie Smith’s explosive 64 from 28 balls provided the platform for England’s successful chase.
• Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 41 off 20 deliveries sealed the seven-wicket victory with more than ten overs remaining.
• Adil Rashid led the bowling attack with figures of three for 40 to derail a West Indies recovery.
• Heavy traffic delayed the West Indies team bus and a rain interruption reduced the match to 40 overs per side.
• Brook’s strategic captaincy moves and renewed squad confidence have revitalized England’s white-ball prospects ahead of the upcoming T20 series.