England Cruise Past West Indies in T20 World Cup Clash
In a commanding performance, England thrashed the West Indies by eight wickets in their T20 World Cup clash at the Daren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia. Chasing a challenging target of 181, the visitors cruised to victory with 15 balls to spare, thanks to a blistering 97-run partnership between Phil Salt and Jonny Bairstow.
Salt, in particular, was the star of the show, hammering an unbeaten 87 off just 47 deliveries, including a 30-run over off Romario Shepherd. Bairstow provided valuable support with an unbeaten 48 off 26 balls, as England demonstrated their prowess in the backyard cricket, beach cricket, and club cricket arenas.
“The 100-ball cricket live action continues to captivate audiences, with England emerging as a serious contender for the title.”
The West Indies, despite out-hitting England by 10 sixes to seven, were ultimately undone by England’s disciplined bowling and smart cricket. Adil Rashid was the standout performer with the ball, stifling the hosts’ batters with his miserly spell, while Jofra Archer also made an impact.
The result marks a significant step towards the semi-finals for England, who will now look to secure their place with a victory over South Africa on Friday.
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