Carty and King's Centuries Seal West Indies' Series Win Against England
Maarten player to score a century for the West Indies, playing a key role in the partnership's progression. Despite King’s eventual dismissal by Reece Top
Keacy Carty and Brandon King played stellar innings, leading the West Indies to an eight-wicket victory over England in the third ODI in Barbados. With this win, the West Indies clinched the series 2-1. Carty's 128* off 114 balls and King's 102 off 117 guided the hosts to chase down 264 in 43 overs, securing their highest-ever partnership for any wicket against England—209 runs.
After a solid start to the chase, with Evin Lewis and King putting on some early runs, the latter's crucial partnership with Carty dominated the game. King survived a dropped catch by Jordan Cox off Jofra Archer when he was on 86. The two built steadily, with Carty, making history as the first St. Maarten player to score a century for the West Indies, playing a key role in the partnership's progression. Despite King’s eventual dismissal by Reece Topley, Carty's unbeaten knock guided West Indies across the line for the series-deciding win.
Earlier, England faced early setbacks after opting to bat. The West Indies pacers took advantage of the conditions, with Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, and Romario Shepherd taking wickets in the early overs. Forde dismissed Will Jacks in the third over, and Joseph removed Jordan Cox in the next. Shepherd added to the pressure, dismissing Jacob Bethell, and soon England were in deep trouble at 24/4.
Phil Salt and Sam Curran steadied the ship with a 70-run partnership, but the scoring rate remained slow due to the difficult pitch conditions. Salt scored 74, while Curran made 40 before being dismissed by Roston Chase. Dan Mousley scored his maiden ODI fifty, but England’s total of 263/8 was insufficient. West Indies' bowlers, led by Forde's 3-35 and Joseph's 2-45, kept England in check despite a late recovery with contributions from Mousley, Salt, and Jofra Archer.
The match was also marred by a brief on-field dispute between Joseph and captain Shai Hope, following Joseph’s frustration with the field setting. After a brief exit from the field, Joseph returned and helped West Indies finish the job.
