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England secured a convincing 8-wicket victory over West Indies in a high-scoring encounter at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia. This win strengthened their position in Group 2 of the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
England bowlers keep West Indies batters in check
Opting to bowl first, England kept the West Indies batsmen in check for the most part. While Johnson Charles (38) and Nicholas Pooran (36) provided stability at the top of the order, Rovman Powell’s explosive knock of 36 runs off just 17 balls propelled the Windies innings to a respectable total of 180/4 in their 20 overs. Sherfane Rutherford (28 not out) also added valuable late runs.
For England, the bowling attack shared the spoils. Adil Rashid (1/21) and Moeen Ali (1/15) were economical, while Jofra Arche𒀰r (1/34) and Liam Livingstone (1/20🐽) picked up crucial wickets.
Phil Salt and Jonny Bairstow take England over the finish line
Chasing a target of 181, England openers Philip Salt and Jos Buttler got off to a flying start. Salt, in particular, was unstoppable, smashing 87 runs off just 47 deliveries, including seven fours and five towering sixes. Jonny Bairstow (48 not out) provided excellent support with a quickfire knock, ensuring England reached the target comfortably in the 18th over with only 2 wickets lost.
Salt’s dominant batting display earned him a well-deserved Player of the Match award.
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Here’s how Twitter reacted:
WHAT. A. WIN!
Jonny and Salty guide us home in style 🔥 |
— England Cricket (@englandcricket)
Jonny Bairstow has won this game. What an innings
— . (@v3leedsinfidel)
Jonny Bairstow 😯🔥
— VK45 🇮🇳 (@sportslovervk45)
THE NAME IS PHIL SALT 🔥🔥🔥
— VɑɑTHI ツ (@Dharun__Offl)
England clinched an easy victory over WI, thanks to a ඣbrilliant 97-run partnership between Phil Salt* (87 off 47) and Jonny Bairstow (48 off 26), leading England to a remarkable win.
— Muhammad Saeed (@saeedmalik91)
Had keya hy 😳😳😳You🧸 guys, watch this over of this match💯💯
Phil Salt smashed 4,6,4,6,6,4 – 30 runs in an over against Romario Shepherd.
– BRUTAL HITTING FROM SALT..
You guys, watch this over of this match— Shahzeb Khan (@TheShahzeebkhan)
ENGLAND CHASE DOWN 181 RUNS FROM JUST 17.3 OVERS
Phil Salt – 87*(47)
Jonny Bairstow – 48*(26)— Muzamal Dhother🇵🇰 (@Sust_insaan)
A comprehensive win for England:
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
EN🙈GLAND CHASE D🍃OWN 181 RUNS FROM JUST 17.3 OVERS 🤯
Phil Salt – 87*(47)
Jonny Bairstow – 48*(26)Defending Champions started with🐼 a bang in Super 8. 💥
— UTPAL (@UTPALSA43229870)
Phil Salt 87*(47)
– Jonny Bairstow 48*(26)Partnership of 97 rᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚuns off just 44🍨 balls. And a clinical win for England 🔥🔥🔥
— Aditi (@Aditiroy102)
Phil Salt, what a cracker batsman! Love it
— Soni Raj Singh (@SoniDreams_)
Superb chase. Paced it brilliantly helped by💃 Bairstow♌ silencing some critics and that 16th over from Phil Salt.
— Stephen Newens (@newensgtfc)
Phil Salt was the Academy's Recruiter In IPL
Phil Salt is the Academy's Recruiter in WT20Loyalty to Academy for Phil Salt 🙏
— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda)
