Cricket Highlights, June 21: T20 WC 2024 (Match 46) – USA vs West Indies

USA vs West Indies (Match 46) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss the dominant performance by the West Indies against the United States of America in the T20 World Cup 2024, where they secured a convincing nine-wicket victory. The match featured an exceptional bowling display led by Roston Chase, who dismantled the USA’s batting lineup, and a powerful chase spearheaded by Shai Hope, whose unbeaten 82 off 39 balls guided the West Indies to a comfortable win. 

The foundation for this comprehensive win was laid by a disciplined West Indies bowling attack, with Chase being the standout. Despite not batting in the previous game against England, Chase showcased his all-round capabilities by dismantling USA’s middle order, effectively ending their hopes of a competitive total.

Akeal Hosein was effective during the powerplay, applying pressure on USA, while Andre Russell’s three wickets ensured that USA couldn’t build any substantial partnerships. Alzarri Joseph’s extra bounce proved crucial, dismissing Andries Gous just as he started to look dangerous, a turning point that prevented USA from mounting a serious challenge.

At one point, during the latter half of the powerplay, Gous seemed to have shifted the momentum in USA’s favor. West Indies had initially dominated, conceding just 13 runs in the first three overs. Gous then counterattacked, scoring 35 runs in the last three overs of the powerplay, helping USA to a total of 48 in the first six overs, their second-highest powerplay score in the tournament.

However, USA’s middle order faltered, needing Gous to replicate his heroics from previous matches. His departure for 29 off 16 balls, courtesy of Joseph, marked the beginning of USA’s troubles. Calls for Hope’s inclusion in the starting XI were finally answered due to Brandon King’s injury, and Hope made an immediate impact. His aggressive batting ensured West Indies were always ahead of the required rate, turning the chase into a straightforward affair.

West Indies not only restricted USA to a modest total but also ensured they chased it down swiftly, keeping an eye on their net run rate in Barbados. Once Joseph dismissed Gous, Chase and Gudakesh Motie took control. A bit of extra turn accounted for Nitish Kumar, but it was Chase’s performance that stood out.

Aaron Jones had just smashed a massive six, but Chase courageously tossed up the next delivery and bowled him out. Chase then delivered a crucial double-strike in his third over, trapping Corey Anderson LBW and deceiving Harmeet Singh into a simple catch at point. Finishing with figures of 3 for 19, Chase’s four-over spell was instrumental in West Indies’ dominant win.

Hope’s raw power spared no bowler, and his half-century, marked by a heave over mid-off, set the tone. He continued to attack, particularly punishing Milind Kumar with three consecutive sixes in one over, significantly boosting West Indies’ run rate.

By the match’s end, it was evident that this was USA’s first significant mismatch, as they struggled to contain Hope, who was playing only his second game of the tournament. Hope’s blistering half-century, achieved in just 26 balls, set a new record as the fastest by a West Indies player in T20 World Cup history. After Jonathan Charles was dismissed, Hope and Pooran accelerated, scoring the last 53 runs in a mere 14 deliveries, ensuring an early finish.

In the T20 World Cup 2024, USA had shown they could compete with any team, but the West Indies proved to be a different challenge altogether. A stellar bowling display led by Roston Chase’s spin was followed by an explosive chase dominated by Shai Hope, who hammered an unbeaten 82 off 39 balls, including eight sixes. Nicholas Pooran joined him to seal the game with 55 balls and nine wickets remaining.

USA vs West Indies Scoreboard

West Indies – 130/1(10.5)

USA – 128 (19.5)

Result – West Indies won by 9 wickets (with 55 balls remaining)

Player of the match – Roston Chase

Roston Chase

USA vs West Indies Playing XIs

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