England vs West Indies CC25 Match 14

It was a night to remember for Jason Holder as he produced one of the most dramatic all-round performances of the CC25 tournament, guiding West Indies to a nerve-wracking 7-run win over England in Match 14. The match had everything—explosive batting, rapid wickets, and a stunning finish that left fans breathless.

Batting first, West Indies unleashed a power-hitting masterclass, smashing 148 runs in just 10 overs. Brandon King (19 off 6) and Rovman Powell (29 off 10) set the tone early, while Romario Shepherd’s blistering 30 off 7 and Holder’s unbeaten 33 off 11 propelled the team to a formidable total. Moeen Ali tried to contain the carnage with 2 wickets, but the Caribbean power was too strong to suppress.

England began their chase with intent, as Harry Brook (41 off 10) and Moeen Ali (36 off 12) launched a fierce counterattack that kept the run rate alive. Romario Shepherd bowled 6th over and gave 35 runs and match was almost gone from West Indies side. By the end of the 8th over, England needed just 14 runs off 12 balls with four wickets in hand—firmly in control. But then came Jason Holder.

Holder bowled the second last over like a man possessed. Mixing accuracy with clever variations, he conceded just 6 runs and took all four remaining wickets in the same over—turning the game on its head and sealing a stunning comeback victory for West Indies. His spell of 4/16 in two overs, coupled with his explosive batting, earned him a well-deserved Man of the Match award.

England, who were cruising at one stage, were left shell-shocked as Holder’s heroics handed West Indies one of the most thrilling wins of the tournament.