Shai Hope blasts 82 not out as Windies crush USA by 9 wickets
Millennium Post Delhi|Delhi 23 June 2024
Opener Shai Hope blasted an unbeaten 82 as West Indies came back roaring to crush the United States of America by nine wickets in the T20 World Cup Group 2 Super Eight match here.
Shai Hope blasts 82 not out as Windies crush USA by 9 wickets

After bowling out the USA for a mere 128 in 19.5 overs, the West Indies batters went all guns blazing from the word go to knock off the target in 10.5 overs to make 130/1, recording a comfortable win.

The win improved West Indies' standing in the Group 2 points table. The Caribbean side, which had suffered an eight-wicket hammering from England on Wednesday, is now placed second with two points and a Net Run Rate of 1.814.

West Indies skipper Rovman Powell lauded Hope for showing his mettle after being dropped for the contest against England.

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