England Triumphs Over West Indies in Super-8 Match
The second Super-8 match was played between hosts West Indies and England. By winning this match, the English team took advantage of the opportunity. In fact, under the leadership of Jos Buttler, England got a ticket to the Super-8 by accident. The Australian team helped the English team by killing Scotland. The much-hyped match between West Indies and England was played at the Darren Sammy International Stadium in St. Lucia. Chasing a tough challenge of 181 runs, the defending champions won easily. From England, Phil Salt hit an unbeaten 87 off 47 balls with the help of 5 sixes and 7 fours, and the English team won by 8 wickets and 15 balls to spare
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West Indies Sets a Challenging Target
West Indies managed to post a big score while batting first. After an explosive innings in the beginning, England managed to put a brake on the West Indies’ fast train. In the end, the host team managed to score 180 for 4 in the allotted 20 overs. So England needs 181 runs to give a winning start in the Super-8. Brandon King and Johnson Charles played an explosive innings for West Indies. But, due to injury, King had to return to the retired Hurt tent. After that, the English bowlers could make a comeback. The hosts lost their first wicket on 94 runs then West Indies put up a strong score on the strength of team play. Brandon King (23), Johnson Charles (38), Nicholas Pooran (36), Rovman Powell (36), and Sherfan Rutherford scored 28 not out for the hosts. The bowlers from the English team did a team performance. Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali, and Liam Livingstone took 1 wicket each.
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Phil Salt Leads England to Victory
Chasing 181 runs, England’s batting lineup rose to the occasion:
- Phil Salt: Played a match-winning innings, scoring an unbeaten 87 off 47 balls, including 5 sixes and 7 fours.
- Support from the Top Order: England successfully chased down the target with contributions from Jonny Bairstow and Harry Brook.
England’s efficient batting ensured a smooth chase, with the team reaching the target in 17.3 overs. This win gave England a strong start in the Super-8 round, demonstrating their potential as serious contenders in the tournament.
Team Squads for the Match
West Indies Squad – Rowman Powell (captain), Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Sherfan Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akil Hussain, Alzari Joseph, Gudakesh Moti.
England Squad – Jos Buttler (captain), Philip Salt, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley
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