St Lucia : England defeated West Indies by 8 wickets at Daren Sammy Stadium, St Lucia in Super 8 encounter, breaking their 8 Matches winning streak. Phil Salt 87* (47) played main role in the triumph.
Chasing 181 runs, England approached with an attacking mode.
Despite losing Jos Buttler (25), Moeen Ali (13), they didn’t change the approach.
Phil Salt (87*), Jonny Bairstow (48*) brutalized West Indies bowling line up.
The Match turned completely in English favour when Salt 30 runs in Romario Shepherd’s over (16th).
From there the Match became a piece of cake as England chased the target in 17.3 overs.
In 1st Innings, West Indies with help of fire powers of Johnson Charles (38), Nicholas Pooran (36), Rovman Powell (36) reached 180-4 (20).
Phil Salt was adjourned the Man of the match for his assault innings.
Breif Scorecard :
1st Innings :
Wi : 180-4 (20)
Johnson Charles : 38 (34)
2nd Innings :
Eng : 181-2 (17.3)
Phil Salt : 87* (47)
Jonny Bairstow : 48* (26)
Result : England win by 8 Wickets
