England Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team Match Scorecard In a thrilling Super 8 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, England and West Indies clashed in a high-stakes Sports encounter on June 19, 2024. England emerged victorious by 8 wickets, successfully chasing the target set by West Indies with remarkable ease. This win further bolstered England’s position in the Super 8 Group 2 standings, thanks to an impressive unbeaten innings by Philip Salt.
Match Overview
- Match: England vs West Indies, 42nd Match, Super 8 Group 2, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
- Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2024
- Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St. Lucia
- Toss: England won the toss and opted to bowl
- Result: England won by 8 wickets
Squads: England Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team
- England Squad: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley
- West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
England Cricket Team vs West Indies Cricket Team Match Scorecard
England vs West Indies – 1st Inning Scorecard (West Indies Batting)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon King (retired hurt) | 23 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 176.92 |
| Johnson Charles (c Harry Brook b Moeen) | 38 | 34 | 4 | 1 | 111.76 |
| Nicholas Pooran (c Jos Buttler b Archer) | 36 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 112.50 |
| Rovman Powell (c Mark Wood b Livingstone) | 36 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 211.76 |
| Andre Russell (c Salt b Rashid) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Sherfane Rutherford (not out) | 28 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 186.67 |
| Romario Shepherd (not out) | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Extras | 13 | ||||
| Total | 180 |
Fall of Wickets: 94-1 (Charles, 11.1), 137-2 (Powell, 14.6), 141-3 (Pooran, 15.6), 143-4 (Russell, 16.5)
England Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | NB | WD | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reece Topley | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8.70 |
| Mark Wood | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.00 |
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8.50 |
| Sam Curran | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.30 |
| Adil Rashid | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.20 |
| Moeen Ali | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Liam Livingstone | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20.00 |
Key Performances of 1st Inning
- Brandon King: Started strong with 23 runs off 13 balls, hitting three boundaries and a six before retiring hurt.
- Johnson Charles: Scored 38 off 34 with a balanced strike rate, stabilizing the start for West Indies.
- Rovman Powell: Blasted 36 off 17 balls, contributing quick runs with an explosive strike rate of 211.76.
- Adil Rashid: Economical bowling with figures of 4-0-21-1, key to containing the West Indies score.
England vs West Indies – 2nd Inning Scorecard (England Batting)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt (not out) | 87 | 47 | 7 | 5 | 185.11 |
| Jos Buttler (lbw b Chase) | 25 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 113.64 |
| Moeen Ali (c Charles b Russell) | 13 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 130.00 |
| Jonny Bairstow (not out) | 48 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 184.62 |
| Extras | 8 | ||||
| Total | 181 |
Fall of Wickets: 67-1 (Buttler, 7.4), 84-2 (Ali, 10.1)
West Indies Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | NB | WD | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akeal Hosein | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.80 |
| Romario Shepherd | 2 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20.50 |
| Andre Russell | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10.50 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 2.3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.80 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Roston Chase | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6.30 |
Key Performances of 2nd Inning
- Philip Salt: Led the chase with a stunning 87* off 47 balls, anchoring the innings with seven fours and five sixes.
- Jonny Bairstow: Supported with a quick 48* off 26, ensuring a swift and comprehensive win.
- Roston Chase: The most economical bowler, taking 1 wicket for 19 runs in his 3 overs.
Player of the Match – Phil Salt
Philip Salt’s unbeaten 87 runs off 47 balls powered England to a decisive victory. His aggressive and consistent scoring rate kept England ahead, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Conclusion
England’s well-rounded performance led to a decisive 8-wicket win over West Indies. Philip Salt’s brilliant innings, combined with disciplined bowling from Adil Rashid and others, ensured England chased down the target comfortably, boosting their position in the Super 8 Group. This victory reinforces England’s title aspirations.
