Shai Hope smashed eight sixes on his way to an unbeaten 82 off 39 balls as West Indies chased down USA’s total of 128 with ease. This win came after stellar performances from Roston Chase and Andre Russell, who picked three wickets each to restrict the USA after their promising start in the PowerPlay. The victory propelled West Indies to second place in the Super 8s table, ahead of England.
How the Game Unfolded –
USA began their innings with a steady PowerPlay, reaching 48/1. Despite an early setback when Steven Taylor was dismissed, Nitish Kumar and Andries Gous led a brief recovery. However, their momentum was halted as Gudakesh Motie and Andre Russell took key wickets, putting the USA under pressure.
In the middle overs, USA’s batting collapsed, losing five wickets for just 47 runs. Roston Chase was instrumental in this phase, taking three crucial wickets. USA struggled to build partnerships, which kept their scoring rate in check.
In the final overs, USA managed to add 32 runs but lost five more wickets, folding for 128 in 19.5 overs. Andre Russell finished with impressive figures, joining Dwayne Bravo as West Indies’ top wicket-taker in T20 World Cups.
West Indies started their chase with a bang, scoring 58/0 in the PowerPlay. Shai Hope’s aggressive batting saw him hit eight sixes, dominating the USA bowlers. Johnson Charles provided support with boundaries, and despite losing him later, Nicholas Pooran continued the assault, ensuring a quick finish.
Brief Scores
USA: 128 in 19.5 overs (Andries Gous 29; Roston Chase 3-19, Andre Russell 3-31)
West Indies: 130/1 in 10.5 overs (Shai Hope 82*, Nicholas Pooran 27*)
Result: West Indies won by 9 wickets
What’s Next?
West Indies will host South Africa, who are unbeaten in the tournament, in Antigua on June 24. USA will remain in Barbados to face England on June 23.