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Powell’s punishing hundred powers West Indies to T20 win over England

On the attack – Rovman Powell of the West Indies hits a six during his innings of 107 against England in the third T20 at Bridgetown

BRIDGETOWN (BARBADOS) – Rovman Powell’s blistering century laid the foundation for West Indies’ 20-run win over England in the third Twenty20 international at Bridgetown on Wednesday as they went 2-1 up in a five-match series.

The recalled Powell’s 107 off just 53 balls, as well as his fourth-wicket stand of 122 with Nicholas Pooran (70), helped take the West Indies to an imposing 224-5 after stand-in England captain Moeen Ali won the toss.

“I know I can strike the ball well,” said player-of-the-match Powell. “I had a problem against wrist spin and the last seven months I went away and have been working on that and opening up the off side.

“Everything came out of the middle…

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