EVEN Adil Rashid being plundered for an incredible 31 runs in a single over could not prevent England securing another win.

A four-wicket triumph in Bristol means Harry Brook has played five, won five since becoming permanent white-ball captain.

 Brook said: “With the set-up we have, we knew we’d probably have to bowl a spinner late. Obviously, Rash struggled but that happens with 60-metre boundaries all round.

 “He’s still one of the best spinners in the world and it’s something he will potentially have to do again in the future.

 “We knew there would be maybe three big overs but I’m always pretty chilled. We feel like we’re a bunch of mates going out and having some fun.

“The depth in our batting is perfect. Having Bethell and Banton coming in late and sealing victory was great.”

After Jamie Smith perished early, there were contributions all down England’s order but it was the late flurry by Bethell and Banton that accelerated the win.

Bethell struck Alzarri Joseph for three sixes in a single over – over long leg, dead straight and over point. True 360 degree batting. Banton struck his first ball for six and finished 30 not out from just 11 balls.

Earlier, left-arm seamer Luke Wood, in his first England appearance since September 2023, had Evin Lewis lbw with the first ball of the game.

Wood finished with 2-25 from his four overs and was Player of the Match.

The Windies struggled to reach top gear and stalled in the middle overs until the late assault on Rashid.

Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein’s visa was finally granted and he went straight into the team after landing at Heathrow at 7.30am yesterday following an eight-hour flight from the Caribbean.

England won the 50-over series 3-0 and are 2-0 up in the T20s. The final match is in Southampton on Tuesday.