West Indies revived their fortunes as their nine-wicket run over the co-hosts USA put them second in Group 2 of the T20 World Cup.
West Indies wanted a win and a bump within the web run charge, and took management after the USA have been bowled out for 128.
A rain delay didn’t dampen their spirits with Barbadian off-spinner Roston Chase took 3-19 and tempo bowler Andre Russell was 3-31.
It took West Indies simply 10.5 overs to overtake the co-hosts, with Shai Hope thumping eight sixes and 4 boundaries, and Nicholas Pooran stroking 27 from 12 balls.
“Credit has to be given to the boys, we set out to achieve a goal and we did,” mentioned West Indies skipper Rovman Powell.
The People began properly, with Andries Gous dealing with tempo bowlers Obed McCoy and Alzarri Joseph conceding 12 and 15 respectively.
Gous was fortunate to outlive a dropped likelihood by Joseph, solely to be caught by Hope for 29, with three fours and a six to his title.
Chase was liable for bowling out the USA’s harmful skipper Aaron Jones for 11, and from there, the co-hosts struggled.
Hope’s attacking play noticed him attain his half-century in 28 balls, with 4 sixes and 4 boundaries, to the delight of the Barbadian crowd.
“To do it at home is a great feeling, with my parents and my friends watching,” mentioned Hope.
“This is my favourite place to play cricket. It’s our destiny and our goal to win the World Cup.”
What subsequent?
West Indies face South Africa on Monday (1.30am UK and Eire), whereas hosts USA face England on Sunday (3.30pm UK and Eire).
Catch each match from the T20 World Cup, together with the ultimate in Barbados on Saturday June 29, reside on Sky Sports activities.