At Kensington Oval, the West Indies emerged victorious in a dominating nine-wicket win over the United States. After losing to England in their Super Eight opener, the West Indies needed to improve their net run rate and they did just that with this impressive victory. With their newfound confidence, they moved into second place in Group 2.
It was Shai Hope who led the way with a stunning performance of 82 not out. His six sixes in a quick 39-ball innings were nothing short of remarkable and are sure to be remembered for years to come. Roston Chase and Andre Russell were also instrumental in bowling out the United States for just 128 runs with their excellent bowling skills. The team was well supported by Nicholas Pooran who helped lead them to victory with more than nine overs to spare.
The West Indies captain Rovman Powell praised his team’s effort in achieving their goal and looked forward to playing at Bridgetown for the final match. On the other hand, United States skipper Aaron Jones was disappointed with his team’s performance but remained determined to bounce back in their next match against England. Jones felt that his team was around 50 runs short in their innings where only a couple of players reached double figures.
Despite the loss, both captains displayed sportsmanship as they congratulated each other after the match. The United States will continue their Super Eight journey in Barbados while the West Indies head to Antigua for their next match against South Africa. With Hope’s powerful batting and Pooran’s great performance, along with Russell’s excellent bowling skills, the West Indies have put themselves back on track in this tournament, and they will be eager to carry this momentum forward into their upcoming matches.