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West Indies Eye Run-Fest Against Sri Lanka To Keep Title Defence Alive
West Indies face Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi on Thursday with their World Cup fate in the balance. MATCH CENTRE | STANDINGS West Indies are still alive in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 but know that it’s now or never if their title defence is to continue. The defending World Cup champions take on Sri…
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Best V Best: Blackwood Hits Solid Half-Century
Best v Best Match 2 Day 2 of three-day match Coolidge Cricket Ground SEE MATCH SCORES HERE Match summary: Brathwaite Team 326-6 off 110 overs (Jeremy Solozano 74, Shai Hope 71 retired, Kraigg Brathwaite 58 retired; Jayden Seales 3-37) Blackwood Team 213-8 off 77 overs (Jermaine Blackwood 50, Kieran Powell 42, Raymon Reifer 40 not out; Jomel…
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Batsmen Put Up Solid Numbers With Eyes On Sri Lanka Tests
Best v Best Match 2 Day 1 of three-day match Coolidge Cricket Ground Match scores: https://bit.ly/3BySAtd Match summary: Brathwaite Team 280-4 off 95.1 overs (Jeremy Solozano 74, Shai Hope 71 retired, Kraigg Brathwaite 58 retired; Jayden Seales 2-28) Kraigg Brathwaite and Shai Hope maintained their good form ahead of this month’s tour of Sri Lanka, when they…
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CWI Names Squads For Second Best V Best Three-Day Match
West Indies continue preparations for Sri Lanka tour November 14 to December 3 ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced the two teams for the second and final Best v Best three-day match at the Coolidge Cricket Ground. The match will be played from Monday, November 1 to Wednesday November 3. The…
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West Indies Prevail In Final-Ball Thriller To Keep Title Defence Alive
WI V BAN, MATCH 23, REPORT FRIDAY 29TH OCT West Indies picked up their first win while Bangladesh slipped to their third straight loss of the Super 12 stage at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. MATCH CENTRE Liton Das and Mahmud Ullah led a spirited Bangladesh chase of 143, which left them needing 13 off…
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Day 13 Talking Points: Rashid’s Century, Holder’s Huge Impact
WI V BAN & PAK V AFG, TALKING POINTS FRIDAY 29TH OCT Pakistan v Afghanistan Afghanistan live and die by the six-hitting sword In recent years, Afghanistan have gained a reputation for being a six-hitting team, only behind West Indies. In the pre-match press conference, Rashid Khan said the batters would be more circumspect and play…
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Russell Bowls Amazing Last Over As West Indies Win Thriller
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super 12 Group 1 Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium Toss: Bangladesh won toss and bowled Result: West Indies won by 3 runs Scoreboard: https://www.windiescricket.com/matches/208651/#scorecard Andre Russell proved to be the man with the golden arm as his brilliant last over helped West Indies secure their first win of the ICC Men’s T20…
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Bonner Shows His Class With 166 Not Out
Best v Best Day 2 of three-day match Coolidge Cricket Ground Match scores: https://bit.ly/CB5Pd5 Match summary: Blackwood Team 230-4 off 87 overs (Nkrumah Bonner 166 not out, Raymon Reifer 72, Shayne Moseley 39, Kavem Hodge 39, Rahkeem Cornwall 2-79) Brathwaite Team 73-2 (Kraigg Brathwaite 34 not out, Shamarh Brooks 34) Nkrumah Bonner continued on Thursday, where he…
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WIPA Extends Commendations to Sir Andy Roberts on Honorary Degree
October 28, 2021 KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) extends commendations to Sir Anderson Montgomery Everton Roberts on receiving an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from the University of the West Indies’ Five Islands Campus in Antigua. Sir Roberts, Antiguan and West Indies cricket legend, is considered the father of modern West Indian fast…
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Bonner Puts Best Foot Forward With 90 Not Out
Best v Best Day 1 of three-day match Coolidge Cricket Ground Blackwood Team won toss and batted See Match scores HERE Match summary: Blackwood Team 230-4 off 87 overs (Nkrumah Bonner 90 not out, Shayne Moseley 39, Kavem Hodge 39, Rahkeem Cornwall 2-50) Nkrumah Bonner closed the opening day just 10 runs short of a century as…
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CWI Congratulates West Indies Legends On Honorary Doctorates From The University Of The West Indies
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has congratulated West Indies cricket legends on recently being awarded honorary doctorates from the University of the West Indies (UWI). The trio – Sir Andy Roberts, Sir Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes, received Honorary Doctor of Laws degrees in recent ceremonies. Sir Andy was honored by the UWI Five Islands Campus…
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West Indies Forced Into Squad Change After Injury Blow
The West Indies have had a formal request to change their squad approved at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. The defending T20 World champions asked to replace Obed McCoy in their squad for the remainder of the tournament after the bowler was diagnosed with an injury to his right leg. And an ICC…
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Jason Holder To Replace Obed Mccoy In West Indies Squad At ICC T20 World Cup
DUBAI, UAE – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel today announced that allrounder Jason Holder has been named as the replacement for left-arm fast bowler Obed McCoy in the 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. McCoy was ruled out of the ICC tournament due to a right shin injury. He played the…
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Day 10 Talking Points: West Indies In Trouble, Pakistan Make It Two In Two
SA V WI & PAK V NZ TALKING POINTS TUESDAY 26TH OCT South Africa put their first points on board with a win against West Indies while Pakistan made it two wins in a row to go on top of Group 2. Here are the Talking Points from the two games. SOUTH AFRICA v WEST INDIES MATCH…
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Disciplined South Africa Revive World Cup Campaign
SA V WI, MATCH 18, REPORT TUESDAY 26TH OCT South Africa set aside the noise of off-field controversy to complete a controlled win and bring their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 campaign back on track. MATCH CENTRE After their pace bowlers restricted the West Indies at the death, South Africa’s top order were clinical in…
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Lewis Scores Half-Century In South Africa Loss
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super 12 Group 1 Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium Toss: South Africa won and bowled Result: South Africa won by 8 wickets Scoreboard: https://www.windiescricket.com/matches/208646/ LEWIS SCORES HALF-CENTURY IN SOUTH AFRICA LOSS Evin Lewis stood tall scoring his maiden competition half-century during West Indies’ loss to South Africa. The aggressive left-hander made…
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West Indies Name Women’s Squad For Pakistan Tour And ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualfier 2021
Cricket West Indies (CWI) Women’s selection panel today named a 15-member squad and three reserves for the three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Pakistan Women and the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2021 in Zimbabwe. Three players will also be travelling with the squads as reserves. The touring squad sees a return for…
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WIPA Extends Commendations to Greenidge and Haynes on Honorary Degrees
October 25, 2021 KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) extends commendations to Sir Gordon Greenidge and Sir Desmond Haynes on receiving Honorary Degrees of Doctor of Laws from the University of the West Indies. Sirs Greenidge and Haynes were awarded Honorary Doctorates on Saturday, October 23 at the Graduation ceremony of the Cave…
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CWI Names Squads For Best V Best Matches Ahead Of Sri Lanka Test Tour
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel announced the squads for the upcoming Best v Best men’s red ball matches. The Panel named 24 players for two three-day fixtures, which will be played at the Coolidge Cricket Ground on October 27-29 and November 1-3. The two teams will be led by…
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West Indies Go Down To England In T20 World Cup Opener
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super 12 Group 1 Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium Toss: England won toss and elected to bat Result: England won by 6 wickets Scoreboard:https://www.windiescricket.com/matches/208642/ The West Indies began their ICC Men’s World T20 title defence with a six-wicket loss to England in a rematch of the 2016 World Cup final.…
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Super 12 Ultimate Guide: Everything You Need To Know About The T20 World Cup Group Stage
Everything you need to know about the groups, teams, fixtures and structure of the Super 12 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 goes up a gear on Saturday as the Super 12 stage kicks off with a mouth-watering double-header that sees four Group 1 teams start…
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WIPA Extends Best Wishes to West Indies Men’s Team on ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Campaign
October 21, 2021 KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The executive, membership and staff of the West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) would like to extend best wishes to the West Indies Men’s Team on their ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Campaign. The West Indies, the defending ICC T20 World Cup Champions, are aiming to cop a record third trophy, having won the competition…
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West Indies Women Set For Short Tour To Pakistan, Ahead Of ICC World Cup Qualifers
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today confirmed that the West Indies Women are set to tour Pakistan for three (3) One-Day Internationals (ODIs) from November 8 to 14. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have confirmed all the tour logistics and have submitted detailed medical and security plans to CWI for final review. The West Indies Women are due to arrive in Pakistan on November 1 for the ODI series that is scheduled to…
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Chase Scores Half-Century In Final Warm-Up Contest
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Warm-up matches Venue: ICC Academy Ground, Dubai Toss: Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat Players per side: 13 (11 batting, 11 fielding) Result: Afghanistan won by 56 runs Roston Chase, participating in his maiden global tournament, stood tall with an unbeatable half-century as West Indies completed their two warm-up…