Gros Islet (St. Lucia), Defending Champion England on Thursday launched their T20 World Cup Super Eight campaign with an eight -wicket win over West Indies.
Opener Phil Salat scored 87 runs scoring 87 off 47 balls and Johnny Bairstow did not score 26 balls on 26 balls, as England extended Wi's 180 in 17.3 overs in Group 2 matches to four.
Brief score:
West Indies 180/4 lost to 20 overs (Rowman Powell 36, Nicolas Duren 36, Sherfen Rutherford 28 Not Out): 181/2 in 17.3 overs (Phil Salat 87 Not Out, Johnny Bairstow 48 Not Out) 8 Wickets From.
Opener Phil Salat scored 87 runs scoring 87 off 47 balls and Johnny Bairstow did not score 26 balls on 26 balls, as England extended Wi's 180 in 17.3 overs in Group 2 matches to four.
Brief score:
West Indies 180/4 lost to 20 overs (Rowman Powell 36, Nicolas Duren 36, Sherfen Rutherford 28 Not Out): 181/2 in 17.3 overs (Phil Salat 87 Not Out, Johnny Bairstow 48 Not Out) 8 Wickets From.
