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England Opens T20I Series with 21-Run Win Over West Indies

Maintaining momentum under new captain Harry Brook, England secured their fourth straight white-ball victory.

Cricket - First Twenty20 International - England v West Indies - Seat Unique Riverside, Durham, Britain - June 6, 2025 England's Jos Buttler in action Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith
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Cricket - First Twenty20 International - England v West Indies - Seat Unique Riverside, Durham, Britain - June 6, 2025 England's Jos Buttler celebrates with teammates after he takes the wicket of West Indies' Johnson Charles, stumped off the bowling of England's Liam Dawson Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith
Cricket - First Twenty20 International - England v West Indies - Seat Unique Riverside, Durham, Britain - June 6, 2025 West Indies' Alzarri Joseph appeals for the wicket of England's Jos Buttler, given for LBW Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

Overview

  • England recovered from 116-4 to post 188-6, with Jamie Smith’s 38 laying the foundation for Buttler’s assault.
  • Jos Buttler struck 96 off 59 balls with six fours and four sixes to set up a defendable total after stepping down as white-ball captain.
  • Liam Dawson returned to the England side after nearly three years to record career-best T20I figures of 4-20 in four overs.
  • West Indies were restricted to 167-9 in their chase, with Evin Lewis top-scoring at 39 off 23 balls.
  • The series continues in Bristol on June 8 as England looks to extend their lead to 2-0.