England continues with their thrilling world cup matches as they beat West Indies by 18 runs and stay alive in world cup on Thursday, 17th March at Bengaluru. England still have to wait for matches between Bangladesh v South Africa and India v West Indies to qualify.
England started well with and were 79/1 in 12 overs as Trott hit 38 balls 47 runs but reduced to 151/6 as Andre Russell took 4 wickets and then Wright took them to a fighting total of 243 runs with 44 runs.
West Indies got a flying start by Gayle who hit 21 balls 43 runs but Tredwell took 4 wickets and England were total control of the matc when Pollard out on 152/6 but Andre Russell hit 46 balls 49 runs and almost clinch the match but Swann took 2 wickets in an over and dramatically turned the match in favor of England.
Match Summary:
England - 243 all out in 48.4 overs (Trott 47, Wright 44, Russell 4-49)
West Indies - 225 all out in 44.4 overs (Gayle 43, Russell 49, Tredwell 4-48, Swann 3-36)
Toss - England won the toss and elected to bat first.
Man of the Match - James Tredwell (England)
Result - England won by 18 runs
Points - England 2, West Indies 0
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