Barbados, Nov 7
West Indies batter Keacy Carty became the first player from the island of Sint Maarten to score an international century as the Caribbean side secured an emphatic eight-wicket victory over England at Kensington Oval to clinch the ODI series 2-1.
Carty's maiden international century 128 not out off 114 balls, marked by 15 fours and two sixes, steered the West Indies to successfully chased down England's total of 263/8 with seven overs remaining.
Carty’s innings was his 50th international appearance for the West Indies, and he took full advantage of the opportunity to make his first triple-figure score against a challenging English attack.
Supporting Carty’s outstanding knock was opener Brandon King, who scored a well-crafted 102. King’s steady innings set the foundation for the West Indies' chase, as he and Carty put on an impressive 209-run partnership for the second wicket, putting the home team in a commanding position.
Earlier, fast bowler Matthew Forde struck early in the English innings, claiming 3/46, including the wicket of Will Jacks in his second over, which left England struggling at 24/4.
Although the visitors found some stability with middle-order contributions from Dan Mousley (57), Sam Curran (40), and Jofra Archer (38 not out), their total of 263/8 ultimately proved insufficient.