England secures a commanding victory over West Indies in Saint Lucia, boosting their standing in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super Eight stage.
England Triumphs Over West Indies in High-Scoring T20 World Cup Clash
West Indies Strong Start
West Indies openers Brandon King and Johnson Charles reached 40/0 by the fifth over, laying a solid foundation.
Injury Setback for King
Brandon King retired hurt with a side strain after attempting a drive, disrupting West Indies' momentum.
Powerplay Performance
West Indies scored 54 runs in the Powerplay without losing any wickets, setting a strong early pace.
England's Tight Bowling
England tightened their bowling post-Powerplay, restricting boundaries until the mid-innings break.
Key Dismissals
Moeen Ali dismissed Johnson Charles for 38, and Liam Livingstone removed Rovman Powell for 36, crucial for England.
Pooran's Effort
Nicholas Pooran contributed significantly before being removed by Jofra Archer for 36 off 32 balls.
Final Score
Sherfane Rutherford's late effort guided West Indies to 180/4, setting a challenging target for England.
England's Run Chase
Phil Salt and Jos Buttler laid a strong foundation, scoring 58/0 in the Powerplay, slightly ahead of West Indies.
Bairstow and Salt's Dominance
Jonny Bairstow and Phil Salt's powerful hitting brought England to a commanding win, reaching the target midway through the 18th over.