ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8: West Indies Thrash USA To Stay Alive In The Tournament

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The hosts West Indies thrashed the USA to stay alive in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 played in Kensington Oval, Barbados on 22nd June.

West Indies captain Rovman Powell won the toss and decided to field first. It was an ideal start for the hosts as Andre Russell dismissed Steven Taylor cheaply. Andres Gous and Nitish Kumar provided a superb start, putting some pressure on the West Indies bowling. At the end of the first six overs, the USA ended at 48 for 1.

Gudakesh Motie struck after the field restrictions got rid of Nitish Kumar. Nitish Kumar and Gous put on 48 runs for the 2nd wicket. West Indies bowlers kept picking wickets at regular intervals preventing USA batters from scoring runs easily. Roston Chase bowled superbly dismissing Corey Anderson and Harmeet Singh. West Indies bundled out USA for 128 in 19.5 overs. Andres Gous finished as the top scorer for the USA with 29.  

Roston Chase took 3 for 19 while Russell ended with figures of 3 for 31 in 3.5 overs. West Indies bowlers never let the USA getaway after a brisk start by Nitish Kumar and Gous.

Chasing 129 runs to win, Shai Hope opened the innings replacing Brandon King. He looked in sublime touch putting pressure on USA bowlers with aggressive intent. Hope just showed his class making use of the batting conditions. At the end of the first six overs, West Indies scored 58 for 0.

Johnson Charles’ struggle ended with a good catch by Nitish Kumar at the boundary. Charles and Hope added 67 runs for the opening wicket. Hope reached fifty off just 26 deliveries keeping West Indies on course. Nicolas Pooran joined the party smashing the USA bowlers. The hosts West Indies chased down the target in 10.5 overs. Hope remained unbeaten 82 off 39 balls with 4 fours and 8 sixes.

With this massive win, West Indies moved to 2nd place with a positive net run rate of 1.184.  They will now play South Africa which could be a virtual knockout match if England manages to thrash the USA by a massive margin.

 


 

 






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