England's title defense in the T20 World Cup 2024 got off to a flying start as they comprehensively defeated West Indies in the opening match of the Super Eight stage.
Batting first, West Indies posted a competitive total of 180/4 in 20 overs, thanks to a solid innings from Brandon King (56) and Rovman Powell (48). However, England's batting lineup proved too strong, chasing down the target with ease in just 17.3 overs.
Phil Salt was the star of the show for England, smashing an unbeaten 87 off just 47 balls. His innings was a display of power and precision, featuring seven boundaries and five maximums. One of his sixes, a 100-meter blast off Andre Russell's bowling, became the highlight of the match.
Jonny Bairstow provided valuable support to Salt, scoring an unbeaten 48. The duo put on a 122-run partnership for the second wicket, effectively sealing the victory for England.
England's victory was a testament to their depth and experience in T20 cricket. They showed no signs of complacency after their dominant performance against Afghanistan in the group stage.
West Indies, on the other hand, will be disappointed with their performance. Despite posting a competitive total, they were unable to contain England's aggressive batting. They will need to regroup quickly for their upcoming match against USA.
England will now face South Africa in their next Super 8s clash on Friday, while West Indies will take on USA on Saturday.
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