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England demolish West Indies to complete T20 series sweep

England, led by Harry Brook, completed a second series sweep against the West Indies with a 37-run victory in Southampton, following their 3-0 ODI whitewash with a 3-0 T20 series win.
England's innings was highlighted by a rapid opening partnership of 120 runs between Jamie Smith (60) and Ben Duckett (84), setting the stage for a total of 248 for three, equalling the highest score on English soil.
Despite Rovman Powell's unbeaten 79, the West Indies could only manage 211 for eight in response, struggling to keep pace with the high target set by England.
Ben Duckett's aggressive batting earned him a half-century in just 20 balls, while Jamie Smith contributed a quickfire 60 before being dismissed; Jos Buttler added to the score with a quickfire innings.
Additional contributions from Harry Brook (35no) and Jacob Bethell (36no) helped England equal Australia's record score at the ground, while England's bowlers, including Luke Wood and Liam Dawson, stifled the West Indies' chase.