Rehan Ahmed's 92 Fires England Lions to Victory
England Lions
219/7 (20)
West Indies A
123/10 (16.3)
England Lions won by 96 runs
View full scorecard →England Lions have won by 96 runs. England Lions batted first and posted 219/7 in 20 overs. West Indies A, chasing 220, fell short at 123/10 in 16.3 overs.
Rehan Ahmed was the standout in the first innings, scoring 92 off 46 balls (SR 200). 8 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 53 runs.
Karima Gore fought hard with 37 off 24 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, Calvin Harrison delivered figures of 3/26 in 4 overs (Econ 6.5). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
ENG-L lead the series 3-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 17 of the first innings was the inflection point — 27 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
92 off 46 balls (SR 200), 5 fours, 8 sixes
3/26 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.50)
57 off 37 balls (SR 154), 3 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
England Lions showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. West Indies A were outplayed in all departments. A 96 runs defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. ENG-L lead the series 3-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.