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England registered a commanding eight-wicket win in their Super Eight match against West Indies at T20 World Cup 2024 in Gros Islet. Set a challenging 181 to win, England got home with Phil Salt finishing unbeaten on 87, with Bairstow in tow with a 26-ball 48 not out. The two added 97 off 44 balls to see England home with eight wickets and 2.3 overs to spare. “That was a really good performance from us,” Buttler said at the post-match presentation. “We planned really well, we’ve been practising well and executed both with the bat and ball and deserved to…

Kane Williamson opts out of New Zealand central contract for 2024-25 He has also relinquished the white-ball captaincy Kane Williamson reflects ahead of what will be New Zealand’s final game at the T20 World Cup 2024, New Zealand vs PNG, Tarouba,T20 World Cup 2024, June 17, 2024 Kane Williamson led New Zealand in 166 white-ball matches and 40 Tests. Kane Williamson, New Zealand’s current T20I and ODI captain, has declined a central contract for 2024-25. He will also step down from white-ball captaincy to prolong his international career. “Helping push the team forward across the formats is something I’m very…

The West Indies ended their group stage campaign at the 2024 T20 World Cup on a high note, crushing Afghanistan by a massive 104 runs. This dominant victory not only secured their place in the Super Eight stage but also saw them set a new record for the highest total in a men’s T20 World Cup match. Pooran’s Power Propels Windies to Mammoth Total Nicholas Pooran was the star of the show for the West Indies, smashing a blistering 98 runs off just 53 balls. His knock was a masterclass in power hitting, featuring eight towering sixes that propelled the…

West Indies Crush Afghanistan with Record-Breaking Performance at T20 World Cu The West Indies ended their group stage campaign at the 2024 T20 World Cup on a high note, crushing Afghanistan by a massive 104 runs. This dominant victory not only secured their place in the Super Eight stage but also saw them set a new record for the highest total in a men’s T20 World Cup match. Pooran’s Power Propels Windies to Mammoth Total Nicholas Pooran was the star of the show for the West Indies, smashing a blistering 98 runs off just 53 balls. His knock was a…

Sybrand Engelbrecht batted with intent, Bangladesh vs Netherlands, T20 World Cup 2024, Kingstown, June 13, 2024 Sybrand Engelbrecht played 12 ODIs and 12 T20Is for Netherlands • ICC/Getty Images Sybrand Engelbrecht has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 35-year-old South-Africa-born batter made his Netherlands debut in 2023, and played 12 ODIs and 12 T20Is. Engelbrecht downplays superhero save after setting social media on fire Sybrand Engelbrecht, the World Cup debutant who had walked away from cricket Netherlands’ defeat to Sri Lanka on Sunday night, which knocked them out of the T20 World Cup 2024, was Engelbrecht’s last international appearance.…

The T20 World Cup group stage concludes with an exciting encounter between two unbeaten teams, the West Indies and Afghanistan. While both sides have already secured their spots in the Super Eight stage, the match at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, St Lucia, carries significant weight for momentum and pride. West Indies: A Team With Championship Pedigree The West Indies boast a fearsome batting lineup packed with power hitters from top to bottom. This isn’t a new phenomenon for the Windies, who have historically been a force to be reckoned with in T20 cricket. Their batting prowess…