Buttler powers England to 2-0 lead

England Runs Over West Indies for 2-0 Lead

England secured a convincing 7-wicket victory over West Indies in the second T20I, with a dominant performance from Jos Buttler at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Buttler's Blistering Innings Leads to England's Second Straight Win

Jos Buttler's powerful knock of 83 runs off 45 balls, including 8 fours and 6 sixes, propelled England to the target of 158/8 in 20 overs. Buttler put together a devastating partnership with Will Jacks, scoring 129 runs for the second wicket to seal England's win in the 15th over.

England's Disciplined Bowling Restricts West Indies' Total

England's bowlers put in a superb performance to restrict West Indies to 158/8, with Saqib Mahmood taking 2 wickets for 20 runs, and Liam Livingstone claiming 2 wickets for 16 runs. The hosts lost key wickets, including Brandon King and Evin Lewis, off the early overs.

Key to the Match: West Indies Struggles to Restrict Run Flow in Powerplay

Despite West Indies making a good start, their inability to curb the England run flow in the powerplay allowed the visitors to establish a strong foundation for their chase. Buttler and Jacks continued their assault, notching a partnership of 129 runs, which ultimately sealed the match for England.

Brief Scores:

• West Indies: 158/8 in 20 overs (Rovman Powell 43, Romario Shepherd 22; Saqib Mahmood 2-20, Liam Livingstone 2-16)
• England: 161/3 in 14.5 overs (Jos Buttler 83, Will Jacks 38; Romario Shepherd 2-42)

England's win gives them a 2-0 lead in the series and a strong momentum heading into the next match