“Pengland got thrashed by a team that not even qualified for the world cup” fans troll England after they lose ODI series against West Indies.
England faced a disheartening setback in the final match of the three-game ODI series against the West Indies, resulting in a 1-2 defeat.
This marked England’s initial ODI series loss to the Caribbean team since 2007 and their first in the West Indies since the 1997-98 season. The team, led by Jos Buttler, experienced a four-wicket loss in the opening ODI, but managed to bounce back with a six-wicket victory, leveling the series. However, in the decisive match, England’s batting lineup endured another regrettable collapse, leaving the team struggling at five down with less than 50 runs on the scoreboard.
Ben Duckett and Liam Livingstone played pivotal roles in resurrecting the innings, guiding England to a respectable total of 206/9 in the rain-shortened 40-over contest. Subsequent rain interruptions meant the hosts had to chase a revised target of 188 within 34 overs. The West Indies successfully achieved the target in the 32nd over with four wickets in hand, largely thanks to Romario Shepherd’s late-game heroics, scoring an unbeaten 41* off 28 deliveries.
This defeat extended England’s downward trajectory in 50-over cricket, amplifying the disappointment from their dismal performance in the 2023 World Cup. Despite entering the tournament as defending champions and one of the frontrunners, England managed to secure only three victories in nine matches, leading to their elimination in the group stage.
Fans found joy in mocking by creating memes and reaction for the underperforming England ODI side.