• Joe Root hits unbeaten century and takes two key wickets
The outcome was perfect for England, a resounding eight-wicket victory over West Indies, which gave them two points and a markedly improved net run rate. They overhauled their target with almost 17 overs to spare. For 24 hours at least they are second in the table. But any celebrations were tempered by injury worries on a day when the medical teams of both sides had little respite.
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Written by Vic Marks at the Hampshire Bowl
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jun/14/england-west-indies-cricket-world-cup-report under the title “England cruise to easy win over West Indies but both sides suffer injuries”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
