England Dominates WI vs ENG Super 8 Clash

England’s Victory by 8 Wickets

In T20 World Cup 2024, England proved itself to be much stronger in the Super 8 match against the West Indies and won the game by eight wickets. Phil Salt was now declared the man of the match with a performance of unbeaten 87 in balls faced 47, helping England to complete the run chase of 181 set by the Caribbean team in the remaining 15 balls.

Phil Salt’s Explosive Innings

Phil Salt’s Unbeaten 87 in WI vs ENG

Opener Phil Salt gave a masterclass display and scored 87 not out. It included 7 fours and 5 sixes The final over against Romario Shepherd was hit for three fours and three sixes which rubbed off 30 runs. Salt’s outstanding and rude batting swing the match on England side, showing why they are the current world champions.

West Indies’ Batting Performance

West Indies Sets 181-Run Target in WI vs ENG

The WI batsmen started well, Brandon King, the WI opener had to limp off the field after scoring 23 for 13. Nick Pooran and especially Johnson Charles took the responsibility and got 94 runs in 11 overs. 

Charles made 38 out of 34 balls while Pooran posted a invaluable 43-run partnership with captain Rovman Powell. But the Windies batting order was leaving them wanting, not able to sustain the early pressure.

England’s Clinical Finish

England’s Death Bowling Seals the Win

A good total 180 was set by West Indies, especially in the death overs but England’s bowlers blitzed them into submission, albeit on a perfect batting wicket at the WACA. English bowlers performance after the destructive partnership of Powell and Pooran indicates that they can store a comeback.

Key Performances and Stats

Notable Performances in WI vs ENG

• Phil Salt: Players’ performance – Man of the match was awarded to Player who scored 87 not out.
• Jonny Bairstow: Gave another important contribution by coming in and establishing a fluent stand to take the pressure off Salt.
• England’s Death Bowling: Done relatively well to contain the West Indies onslaught in the last few overs.

West Indies’ Winning Streak Ends

Impact of the Loss on West Indies

The loss put an end to an eight-match winning streak in the T20Is, a record was set in 2024. However, despite having a powerful formation in the previous confrontations before the match, the Caribbean team failed to carry their form to the field against a strong team of England.

Post-Match Reactions

Phil Salt on His Performance

Phil Salt said it was helpful to contribute in some way towards the team’s triumph, and he loved the conditions in the batting department. He stated that he got the spinning advantage in the middle overs but got the beating on pace in the last overs, especially on the over of Shepherd.

Key Stats from WI vs ENG T20 World Cup 2024 Match

• Longest Winning Streaks for West Indies in T20Is:
  • 8 – 2024 (ended today)
  • 7 – 2012-2013
  • 5 – 2017
  • 4 – 2015-2016
• Conclusion: England’s Dominance in T20 World Cup 2024 WI vs ENG
  • 36 – Stuart Broad (ENG) vs IND, Durban, 2007
  • 36 – Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG) vs WI, Gros Islet, 2024
  • 33 – Jeremy Gordon (CAN) vs USA, Dallas, 2024
  • 32 – Izatullah Dawlatzai (AFG) vs ENG, Colombo (RPS), 2012
  • 30 – Bilawal Bhatti (PAK) vs AUS, Mirpur, 2014
  • 30 – Romario Shepherd (WI) vs ENG, Gros Islet, 2024

England vs West Indies T20 World Cup 2024: Playing XIs

England:

• Philip Salt
• Jos Buttler (C & WK)
• Jonny Bairstow
• Harry Brook
• Moeen Ali
• Liam Livingstone
• Sam Curran
• Jofra Archer
• Adil Rashid
• Mark Wood
• Reece Topley

West Indies:

• Brandon King
• Johnson Charles
• Nicholas Pooran (WK)
• Roston Chase
• Rovman Powell (C)
• Sherfane Rutherford
• Andre Russell
• Romario Shepherd
• Akeal Hosein
• Alzarri Joseph
• Gudakesh Motie

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