England Lions Clinch 17 runs Win in a Thriller
England Lions
151/10 (18.5)
West Indies A
134/7 (20)
ENG-L won by 17 runs
View full scorecard →England Lions have won by 17 runs. England Lions batted first and posted 151/10 in 18.5 overs. West Indies A, chasing 152, fell short at 134/7 in 20 overs.
Rehan Ahmed was the standout in the first innings, scoring 31 off 21 balls (SR 148). 1 six and 4 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 52 runs.
Sadrack Descartes fought hard with 49 off 33 balls, but it was not enough to haul West Indies A over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Jakeem Pollard delivered figures of 4/20 in 2.5 overs (Econ 7.1). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
ENG-L lead the series 2-0.
The Turning Point
Over 3 of the first innings was the inflection point — 16 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
49 off 33 balls (SR 148), 2 fours, 4 sixes
4/20 in 2.5 overs (Econ: 7.06)
43 off 30 balls (SR 143), 2 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
England Lions showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. West Indies A came up short by 17 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. ENG-L lead the series 2-0.