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Follow UsRain stole the chance from West Indies to salvage some pride in the fifth T20I of the five-T20I series, after the game was rained out. The West Indies were 44 without loss after five overs, with Shai Hope on 14 and Evin Lewis on 29 when the heavens opened.
England had won the series after winning the first three games before West Indies enjoyed a morale-boosting five-wicket win on Saturday with Hope and Lewis both making half-centuries as the home side chased down a target of 219.
"We're delighted with the series win. We've played some brilliant cricket and we've got the winning habit back," said England skipper Jos Buttler.
West Indies captain Rovman Powell said his team had not been able to produce consistently good cricket, and the result reflected that.
"It was a tough series, a lot of credit to Jos and his team. We played good cricket in patches but not for long enough periods," he said.
"We have a template to work with as Caribbean cricketers. We wander off and play in different leagues. We have to keep our communication and make sure we're ready to go."
Saqib Mahmood won the Player of the Series for his nine wickets in the series.
With inputs from AFP
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