England Defeats West Indies in T20 Opener

Phil Salt's explosive unbeaten century led England to an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first T20I in Barbados. After skipper Jos Buttler, returning from injury, opted to bowl, West Indies set a challenging target of 183, bolstered by lower-order contributions. Salt scored 103 runs off 54 balls, including six sixes, while Jacob Bethell added an impressive 58 not out. Saqib Mahmood shone with the ball, taking four wickets as West Indies collapsed to 182-9 after an early batting struggle. This win marks England's highest T20 chase at the Kensington Oval, with the series continuing on Sunday. Buttler's first-ball duck was a notable moment in the match, overshadowed by Salt's remarkable performance.