England Lions completed a clean sweep of the three-match unofficial T20 series, beating West Indies A by 96 runs in the third and final match at Conaree Sports Club, Basseterre, on 4 November 2026. After West Indies A won the toss and chose to field, England Lions posted 219/7, and West Indies A were bowled out for 123 in 16.3 overs. The margin was the most emphatic of the series and sealed a 3-0 win for the visitors, who had already secured the series with victories in the first two matches.
Match story
Batting first after losing the toss, England Lions set the tone early and never allowed West Indies A to settle. Rehan Ahmed led the charge with a superb 92 off 46 balls, striking five fours and eight sixes, while James Rew supported him with 57 off 37 balls. Ben McKinney made 15, and both Thomas Rew and Ben Mayes contributed 14 each, as England Lions reached a commanding 219/7 from their 20 overs. The total was built on positive intent, clean hitting and partnerships that kept the scoreboard moving even when wickets fell.
West Indies A found the chase difficult from the start, as wickets fell regularly and the required rate climbed. Karima Gore top-scored with 37 off 24 balls, while Quentin Sampson made 24 off 18 and Jewel Andrew contributed 22 off 21, but no partnership developed long enough to put England Lions under sustained pressure. The home side were eventually bowled out for 123 in 16.3 overs, with Scott Currie taking the final wicket to complete the rout.
With the ball, West Indies A had moments of success: Joshua James took 2/46, Keon Gaston claimed 2/45 and Sadrack Descartes returned 2/32. Yet the breakthroughs came too late, or were followed by further boundaries, to halt England Lions. In reply, Calvin Harrison led the bowling with 3/26, Rehan Ahmed added 2/16 to his batting heroics, and Adam Finch and Liam Patterson-White took 2/32 and 2/12 respectively. England Lions had arrived in Basseterre already leading 2-0, after winning the first T20 by eight wickets and the second by 17 runs, and this performance confirmed their superiority across the series. Captains Alick Athanaze and Thomas Rew both saw young players tested at this level, but it was the visitors who adapted quickest to the conditions.
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Key performances
Several players stood out in a match that England Lions controlled for most of its duration. Rehan Ahmed’s all-round contribution was the match-defining performance, combining a destructive innings with controlled bowling, while James Rew and Calvin Harrison also produced decisive contributions at key moments.
- Rehan Ahmed: 92 off 46 balls and 2/16, the match-defining all-round performance.
- James Rew: 57 off 37 balls, the innings that gave England Lions momentum in the middle overs.
- Calvin Harrison: 3/26, leading England Lions with the ball.
- Karima Gore: 37 off 24 balls, the top score for West Indies A.
- Combined bowling control: Rehan Ahmed, Calvin Harrison, Liam Patterson-White (2/12) and Adam Finch (2/32) kept West Indies A under pressure throughout.
| England Lions | 219/7 (20 overs) |
| West Indies A | 123 all out (16.3 overs) |
| Result | England Lions won by 96 runs |
| Venue | Conaree Sports Club, Basseterre |
| Series | England Lions won 3-0 |
What it means
England Lions finish the T20 leg with a perfect record and clear momentum for the rest of the tour. They won in different ways across the three matches, by eight wickets, by 17 runs and now by 96 runs, which shows a squad that can adapt, defend a total and dominate with the bat. Rehan Ahmed’s form, in particular, gives the visitors a match-winner in both disciplines as the tour moves on.
West Indies A end the series still searching for a complete performance. Batting collapses and missed chances hurt them in all three games, and the 96-run defeat was the clearest illustration of the gap on the day. Young players on both sides gained valuable exposure at this level, however, and the home side will want to regroup quickly, learn from the T20 leg and respond in the one-day matches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 3rd T20?
England Lions won the 3rd T20 by 96 runs at Conaree Sports Club, Basseterre, on 4 November 2026, completing a 3-0 series sweep.
What was the final score?
England Lions scored 219/7 in 20 overs, and West Indies A were bowled out for 123 in 16.3 overs, giving England Lions a 96-run win.
Who was the standout performer?
Rehan Ahmed was the standout performer, scoring 92 off 46 balls with five fours and eight sixes, and then taking 2/16 with the ball in a match-defining all-round performance.
What was the series result?
England Lions won the three-match unofficial T20 series 3-0, after winning the first match by eight wickets and the second by 17 runs.
What happens next on the tour?
The tour now moves to the ODI leg, giving West Indies A a chance to regroup and respond after the T20 sweep.
Conclusion
England Lions were the better side across all three matches, and the 96-run win was the most emphatic of the series. West Indies A will want to regroup quickly for the ODI leg, where a fresh start and a more complete performance will be essential.
