Twitter Reactions: West Indies thwart England by four wickets to seal the series
West Indies won the series decider by 4 wickets also clinched the series by 3-2.
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In a thrilling finale at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, the West Indies team clinched victory in the decisive T20I against England, securing a 3-2 series win. Opting to bowl after winning the toss, the hosts read the pitch accurately, capitalizing on its bowler-friendly nature. The West Indies bowlers put up an exceptional display, restricting England to a modest 132 in their allotted overs.
Gudakesh Motie’s 3 for 24 and Akeal Hosein’s two wickets led the charge, picking up crucial wickets and stifling England's momentum. Motie's delivery to dismiss the dangerous Phil Salt showcased the Windies' mastery on the two-paced pitch. Jason Holder and Andre Russell contributed with two vital scalps, ensuring England fell short of batting their full quota.
Despite the seemingly achievable target, the hosts faced a few nervy moments, losing wickets sporadically. Johnson Charles, Sherfane Rutherford, and even the usually explosive Andre Russell couldn't convert their starts into substantial contributions. However, Shai Hope's composed innings proved to be the cornerstone of the Windies' chase.
Shai Hope, West Indies bowlers pulled it off in series decider
Hope remained composed amidst the tension, steering his team to victory with a match-winning six. England's bowlers fought hard to defend the total, with Sam Curran delivering a tight penultimate over, reigniting hopes for the visitors. Jason Holder's timely boundary off Reece Topley followed by Hope's heroics sealed the series for the West Indies.
The win for the Windies was a testament to their bowlers' excellence and Hope's nerve in a pressure-cooker situation. While England's Liam Livingstone and Moeen Ali played brief innings, the slow pace of their knocks did not aid their team's cause. Rehan Ahmed's expensive spell added to England's woes, failing to contain the West Indian batters. Ultimately, it was Shai Hope's calculated approach and Jason Holder's crucial contributions that propelled the West Indies to a thrilling victory, securing the series in a closely fought encounter at Tarouba.
Here's how 'X' users reacted to West Indies winning the series:
Excellent spell. Career Best T20I Bowling figures for Gudakesh Motie 3/24.@windiescricket #WIvENG @wiplayers
— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) December 22, 2023
After getting knocked out of CWC23 in the first round, England would've hoped to end their year on a high. Sadly for them, that didn't happen
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) December 22, 2023
ODI series ❌
T20I series ❌#WIvENG
🌴3-2🏴
— 𝙐𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙝🧢 (@Neutral_Cricket) December 22, 2023
England never disappointed West indies😍#WIvENG pic.twitter.com/yiJ6BKWgbx
Windies have won the series 3-2
— Bhavesh Gujrati (@bhavlivelife) December 22, 2023
Earlier it was India and now it's England. Both have lost the series in a similar manner.#WIvENG
Good signs for the West Indies ahead of next year's #T20WorldCup as they defeat England to register a third straight T20I series triumph 🙌
— Deepak. (@CricCrazyDeepak) December 22, 2023
ODI series win ✅
T20I series win ✅
West Indies do the double over England 🏆🏆 #WIvENG #CricCrazyDeepak #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/HdaxGTK3hj
Christmas came early in Trinidad!🎁🎄#WIvENG #WIHomeForChristmas pic.twitter.com/CLwTH3e4eq
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) December 22, 2023
ODI series win ✅
— Aftab Khan 18 (@AftabKhan182) December 22, 2023
T20I series win ✅
West Indies do the double over England 🏆🏆 #WIvENG pic.twitter.com/zuxOjIEyzw
WI win the T20I series with a Shai Hope blast!🏏🔥
— Muhammad Hamza (@Hamxa_85) December 22, 2023
Odi series win
T20 series win
WI win double over England #WIHomeforChristmas
#WIvENG #WINTER pic.twitter.com/LM8FOhVAkM
Waking up to Windies victory, shame I couldn't see the match but it seems Hope is strong and what keeps @windiescricket alive. Always a delight seeing them win #WIvENG.
— Abhishek Srivastava (@sriabh) December 22, 2023
West Indies are on a roll winning the T20 and ODI series against England.#WIvENG pic.twitter.com/FsNBUfzly1
— Sathishwaran Rajalingam (@Sathishwaran) December 22, 2023
SHAI HOPE SEALS IT WITH A SIX!
— Saad Raheel (@SaadRaheel20) December 21, 2023
West Indies win a low-scorer in Trinidad to take the T20I series 3-2! 🏆#WIvENG
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