England vs West Indies: Jos Buttler and Liam Dawson star in 21-run win to open T20I series in Durham
6 June 2025, 18:56 | Updated: 7 June 2025, 08:14
Jos Buttler smashed 96 off 59 balls and Liam Dawson celebrated his England return with four wickets as the hosts beat West Indies by 21 runs in the first T20 international in Durham.
The series-opening victory means it's now four in four under new white-ball skipper Harry Brook, who continues to operate with a magic touch.
Jamie Smith, opening for the first time in T20Is, tonked 38 off 20 at the top of the order. Buttler - no longer burdened by the captaincy - looked back to his brilliant best. There was Dawson's star turn in his first international appearance for three years, and Matthew Potts (2-48), while expensive, struck twice on his T20I debut.
- Scorecard: England vs West Indies, first T20I
