England's Remarkable Chase

England sealed a series win over West Indies with a game to spare after a superb chase of 197 in the second T20 at Bristol. Former captain Jos Buttler struck 47 and his successor Harry Brook made 34 as England reached 112-2 in 12.2 overs. Despite a brief stumble, Jacob Bethell's stunning cameo of 26 from 10 balls, including three huge sixes, and Tom Banton's unbeaten 30 off 11 set up a four-wicket win with nine balls remaining.

West Indies' Innings

West Indies had earlier posted a challenging total of 196-6, thanks to Shai Hope's elegant 49 and Rovman Powell's explosive 34 from 15 balls. Luke Wood gave England the perfect start by pinning Evin Lewis lbw with a swinging yorker from the first ball of the match. However, a late onslaught of 75 runs from the final four overs pushed West Indies to a competitive total.

Key Performances

• Jos Buttler: 47 off 36 balls
• Harry Brook: 34 off 22 balls
• Jacob Bethell: 26 off 10 balls
• Tom Banton: 30* off 11 balls

Match Highlights

• Luke Wood's early breakthrough with a yorker.
• Jacob Bethell's three sixes in a crucial over.
• Tom Banton's innovative stroke play to seal the win.

Post-Match Reactions

Luke Wood, Player of the Match, said: "It's my first game in an England shirt for a year and half. I'm just trying to make my mark when I get a chance to do so, it was nice to get a run out and nice to win a game."

Shai Hope, West Indies captain, commented: "We were a few runs short, with the dimensions and the pitch being a decent one. We have to try and bounce back, win the game and finish the tour strong, setting the tone as a team."

Harry Brook, England captain, added: "We had a lot of fun out there. We chased the score beautifully. It was a very good performance."

Looking Ahead

England's white-ball resurgence under Harry Brook continues to impress as they head to Southampton with an opportunity to deliver a dominant clean sweep to start his reign.