In the second match of the three-match one-day international (ODI) series between West Indies and England played on Tuesday night (June 4, 2025) at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, England won the series 1-1 in the second match of the one-day international (ODI) series. England veteran batsman Joe Root, who was the biggest hero of this victory, won the team by playing a great century innings with his bat.

Batting first, the West Indies scored a huge score of 344 runs at the loss of 9 wickets in the prescribed 50 overs. Shai Hope scored a brilliant 98 runs from the hosts, while Nicholas Puran also scored 75 runs. The half -century innings of these two batsmen helped the West Indies reach a strong score.

However, England chased the difficult target of 345 runs very easily. In this victory, Joe Root’s unbeaten innings of 111 runs proved to be decisive. He kept constant pressure on the West Indies bowlers, showing a spectacular mixture of patience and aggression. Along with him, other batsmen also made significant contribution, so England achieved this target by losing 6 wickets in 48.3 overs. Apart from Joe Root’s century, captain Jose Butler also played a half -century innings.

Joe Root was adjudged ‘Player of the Match’ for his match -winning century innings. His innings was not only important in winning the team, but he showed how much the experience matters while chasing a big goal. This victory was very important for England, as West Indies won the first match of the series. Now the decision of the series will be in the final ODI, which is definitely going to be even more exciting.