Watch: Ben Duckett took a spectacular catch at point to break West Indies’ electric opening stand and give England a much needed wicket in the first T20I.
England were asked to bat first but managed to get a flyer before the hosts could stop them. Jos Buttler and Phil Salt scored 77 points in the power play, but the latter lost the ball after the defensive restrictions were lifted, making it difficult for England to continue.
Will Jacks’ lively cameo (17 for 9) made it 112-2 at half-time, but only Liam Livingstone’s successive sixes showed signs of acceleration in the final 10 overs. was. Andre Russell, playing his first T20I in two years, bowled crucial shots and recorded his 3 wins and 19 losses, the best of his career.
In response, the West Indies also began to move rapidly. Brandon King hit 16 in the first over, bowled by Sam Curran, and Kyle Mayers hit Will Jacks’ second delivery over the roof. Chris Woakes was soon brought on, but as King scrambled the fourth ball, the next boundary looked certain until Duckett flew to his left and took a full-length catch high over his head.
West Indies continued to recover, with Rehan Ahmed falling on the ropes three times in the first over. But like England, they slumped after the powerplay, play was interrupted by rain, and West Indies found themselves six strokes behind the DLS score, going from 78-1 in seven overs to 108-4 in 12.4 overs. He fell into defeat.
The rain soon subsided and the West Indies emerged victorious after a delay.
Watch Ben Duckett’s flying catch below
For viewers in the UK
Ben Duckett that is an 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 catch! 👏🔥#WIvENG pic.twitter.com/m1ASASBZLt
– Cricket on TNT Sports (@cricketontnt) 13. December 2023
For viewers in India
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For West Indies viewers
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