England’s first win in Super-8, defeated Windies team

Played between England and West Indies in St. Lucia. England won the toss and decided to bowl first. West Indies scored 180 runs for four wickets in 20 overs against England. In reply, England scored 181 runs for two wickets in 17.3 overs and won the match by eight wickets.

England on Thursday defeated West Indies by eight wickets to top the points table of Group-2. At the same time, the host reached the fourth position with a net run rate of -1.343. South Africa is in second place with a win against America in its first match. Their net run rate is +0.900. Co-host America is in third place whose net run rate is -0.900. All four teams still have to play two more matches each.

In this match played at Darren Semi National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St. Lucia, England has strengthened its claim for the semi-finals by defeating West Indies. After losing the toss and batting first, the Windies team scored 180 runs for four wickets in 20 overs. In reply, England scored 181 runs for two wickets in 17.3 overs and won the match by eight wickets.