Xtra Time Web Desk: England’s star batter Harry Brook played a blinder to take England home in the thrilling second T20I against West Indies at Grenada on Saturday. Brook smashed an impressive 24 runs in the last over to secure a dramatic victory for England. Facing a challenging target of 223 set by West Indies, England’s innings started strongly with an impressive 73-0 after the powerplay, thanks to an outstanding opening partnership between Phil Salt and captain Jos Buttler, who contributed to a 115-run stand.
With 21 runs needed off the last over bowled by Andre Russell, Brook exhibited exceptional batting skills, securing the win with a flurry of boundaries — a winning 4, 6, 6, 2, 6. England reached 226-3 with just one ball to spare, levelling the five-match series.
Here is the video of Harry Brook taking Andre Russell to the cleaners:
Salt played a pivotal role in the chase, finishing unbeaten with a remarkable 109 off just 56 balls, becoming the fifth Englishman to score a T20 hundred. Liam Livingstone and Salt’s aggressive batting in the 17th over, taking 20 runs off Joseph, set the stage for a nail-biting finish. In the 18th over, Salt smashed consecutive sixes off Jason Holder, but Livingstone departed. The stage was set for Harry Brook, who hit the last delivery into the stands, bringing England closer to the target.
Earlier in the match, West Indies had posted a formidable total of 222 for 6, the highest T20 score at Grenada National Cricket Stadium, with Nicholas Pooran’s explosive 82 and contributions from Shai Hope, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, and Jason Holder. Despite their efforts, Brook’s spectacular finish ensured England’s thrilling victory.