## England vs West Indies: Latest Updates from the Second ODI
### England Dominates with Bat and Ball
In the ongoing ODI series between England and the West Indies, the hosts have taken a commanding 2-0 lead after a comprehensive victory in the second match. Here are the key updates from the pulsating encounter:
- England posted an imposing 369/9 on the board, thanks to a scintillating century from Dawid Malan. The southpaw struck a breathtaking 125 off just 129 deliveries, including 12 fours and one six.
- Malan's knock was complemented by valuable contributions from Jason Roy (46), Jos Buttler (58), and Moeen Ali (43).
- In response, the West Indies struggled to chase the mammoth total, managing only 288 before being bowled out.
- Alzarri Joseph provided a glimmer of hope for the visitors with a fighting half-century (56), but it wasn't enough to prevent England's convincing 81-run victory.
- Chris Woakes was the standout performer with the ball for England, claiming three wickets for 50 runs in his 10 overs.
- With this win, England has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The final ODI will be played on Thursday, March 26.
### Malan's Masterclass Powers England's Dominance
Dawid Malan was the star of the show for England in the second ODI. The left-handed batsman played a stunning inning, anchored by elegant strokes and an exceptional ability to manipulate the field. Malan's century laid the foundation for England's imposing total, setting the stage for their eventual triumph.
### West Indies Fail to Respond
Despite a spirited performance from Alzarri Joseph, the West Indies batting unit failed to live up to the challenge posed by England's formidable bowling attack. The visitors were unable to build sustained partnerships and lost wickets at regular intervals. As a result, they fell well short of the target and couldn't break England's dominance in the series.
### England Looks to Complete the Clean Sweep
With a 2-0 lead, England is now on the verge of completing a clean sweep of the three-match ODI series. The hosts will be looking to maintain their winning momentum and cap off a successful campaign against their Caribbean opponents. However, the West Indies will be determined to fight back and salvage some pride in the final match.