Brandon King and Keacy Carty powered the West Indies to a series-winning eight-wicket victory over England, each scoring a century in the third and final One-Day International at Kensington Oval on Wednesday. Their impressive performance sealed the series for the West Indies, showcasing a dominant chase in the decisive match.
Replying to the visitors’ total of 263 for eight, King and Carty featured in a second-wicket stand of 209, the duo making light of what could have been a daunting task following the early loss of Evin Lewis.
About Keacy Carty
Keacy Carty, a promising West Indies cricketer, was born on March 19, 1997, in Sint Maarten. Primarily a right-handed batter, Carty is known for his resilience and technique at the crease. His international career began in One Day Internationals (ODIs) with his debut for the West Indies on May 31, 2022, against the Netherlands. He later made his Test debut on August 7, 2024, against South Africa, marking a milestone as the first player from Sint Maarten to represent the West Indies in Tests.
Over his career, Carty has shown consistency and potential. In ODIs, he has scored 578 runs across 22 matches, with a respectable average of 34.00 and a high score of 88. In first-class cricket, he has achieved 2,433 runs with three centuries, demonstrating his longer-format capability. While primarily a batsman, he has occasionally bowled right-arm medium pace in domestic competitions. Carty’s adaptability and talent have seen him play in various leagues, including stints with the Leeward Islands, St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, and Trinbago Knight Riders. His progress highlights him as a key player to watch in West Indies cricket.
Brandon King scored 102, and Keacy Carty remained unbeaten on 128, leading the West Indies to a comfortable eight-wicket win over England and securing the ODI series 2-1. King fell just before the finish, but Carty struck the winning boundary to wrap up the chase with seven overs left. Carty’s maiden ODI century came from 114 balls, highlighted by 15 fours and two sixes, while King’s composed knock included 13 fours and a six from 117 balls.
Reflecting on his innings, King noted, “I’ve been getting starts but couldn’t carry on, so I’m grateful it worked out in this crucial game. Keacy was fantastic; he kept the momentum better than I did.”
Earlier, England’s innings struggled, slumping to 24 for four until Phil Salt steadied them with a gritty 74. Lower-order support came from Sam Curran (40) and Dan Mousley (57), allowing England to reach a competitive total after aggressive contributions from Jamie Overton and Jofra Archer in the final ten overs. Matthew Forde stood out for the West Indies, taking three for 35, supported by Joseph and Shepherd.
With the series victory, the West Indies replicated their success from last year. Both teams will now adjust their lineups for the T20 series beginning in Barbados.
