The fifth and final T20I between England and West Indies was abandoned after just five overs due to heavy rain at the Darren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia. West Indies had made a promising start, reaching 44 without loss, with Evin Lewis on 29* and Shai Hope unbeaten on 14*. The abrupt end meant England secured a 3-1 series victory, wrapping up their Caribbean tour on a high, winning a T20I series after 5 years at West Indies.
Lewis shines before rain stops play
Lewis displayed glimpses of his explosive form, hitting two sixes and three fours in his brief innings. His innings included a towering six and a boundary off John Turner, but the innings was cut short after he was struck on the helmet by a bouncer. On-field concussion checks were scheduled, but a sudden surge forced players off the field. Despite the interruption, Lewis appeared in good spirits as he walked off with his team.
Series Highlights: England dominate
England’s series victory was built on standout performances. Saqib Mahmood, named Player of the Series, was a key figure with nine wickets at an average of 10.55, including eight scalps in the powerplay. His best figures of 4 for 43 came in the opening match. Reflecting on his success, Mahmood said, “Working on my away-swinger for these conditions paid off, and I’m glad it translated into match performances.”
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Phil Salt leads batting charts
Phil Salt topped the series run-scorers with 162 runs, including a sensational 103* in the first game. Jacob Bethell, with 127 runs at an impressive strike rate of 173.97, and West Indies captain Rovman Powell, who scored 153 runs, also made notable contributions. England’s depth in batting proved decisive throughout the series.
West Indies show spark in spurts
Despite losing the series, West Indies showed some fight, especially in the fourth match, where they chased a record 219 with an ease. However, inconsistency cost them, as England proved superior in key moments.
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