England vs West Indies 3rd T20I 2025: England delivered a ruthless all-round performance to complete a 3-0 whitewash over West Indies in the final T20I of the series. Powered by Ben Duckett’s fiery 84 off 46 balls and Jamie Smith’s explosive 60 off 26, the hosts piled up a mammoth 248/3 before restricting West Indies to 211/8, sealing a commanding 37-run victory.
This emphatic win marks England’s dominance throughout the series, with Jos Buttler leading from the front as the Player of the Series. But on the night, it was Duckett’s elegant strokeplay and Smith’s aggressive intent that stole the show.
First Innings: England’s Top Order Blazes to 248
After being put into bat by Windies skipper Rovman Powell, England’s openers came out with clear intent. Although Jos Buttler missed out this time, the platform was masterfully rebuilt by Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith.
- Ben Duckett crafted a sensational 84 off just 46 balls, smashing boundaries all around the wicket with elegance and aggression.
- Jamie Smith, England’s young wicketkeeper-batter, played a fearless knock of 60 in only 26 deliveries, hammering six fours and four sixes to lift England’s scoring rate into overdrive.
- Jacob Bethell, continuing his good form, chipped in with an unbeaten 36* off 16 balls to give the innings a perfect finish.
The Windies bowling looked completely off-colour, with only Sherfane Rutherford managing a somewhat economical spell (1/20 in 2 overs). Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie, two of their premier spinners, conceded a combined 86 runs in their 8 overs.
Second Innings: Powell Fights Alone as England Attack Clicks
Chasing 249 was always going to be an uphill task, and despite a gritty knock from Rovman Powell (79* off 45), the Windies batting crumbled under scoreboard pressure.
- Powell anchored the innings, fighting till the end with powerful strokes and intelligent placement.
- Shai Hope contributed a useful 45 off 27, but the rest of the batting lineup faltered as the required rate soared.
England’s bowlers maintained control throughout, with Luke Wood emerging as the most successful bowler (3/31). His variations proved deadly, especially in the middle overs.
- Adil Rashid was once again clinical, taking 2/30 in his four-over spell, tightening the screws when it mattered most.
- Jacob Bethell, who had starred with the bat, chipped in with a wicket too (1/32 in 3 overs), proving his all-round utility.
Awards
- Player of the Match: Ben Duckett – 84 (46)
- Player of the Series: Jos Buttler – for consistent brilliance across all three games.
Series Recap: England 3 – 0 West Indies
- 1st T20I: ENG won
- 2nd T20I: ENG won
- 3rd T20I: ENG won by 37 runs
England’s clean sweep highlights their preparation for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, with depth in both batting and bowling. On the other hand, West Indies will return home searching for answers, especially in the bowling department.
England will next face Pakistan in a three-match T20I series beginning later this month, while West Indies will regroup ahead of their home series against Bangladesh.
Ben Duckett’s form, Jamie Smith’s rise, and England’s bowling variety underline a new era of confident, fearless cricket. With a 3-0 win in the bag, England looks like one of the most balanced sides going into global tournaments.
