West Indies rock England’s boat with comfortable win

West Indies cricket doesn’t have the same aura as they did in their all-conquering days, but when it comes to the T20 format they still remain a big draw thanks to their battery of power hitters.

- Sanjjeev K Samyal

West Indies' Sherfane Rutherford plays a shot during their match against England.

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And when they have come up against England, another side that likes to go for it, they produce some memorable contests. Who, after all, can forget the 2016 World Cup final at Eden Gardens?

With the possibility of another high-voltage clash between the two well matched sides looming large, a crowd of almost 21,000 plus packed the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday evening.

The Harry Brook-led side was notable to produce their A game but West Indies provided the entertainment to continue their domination over England in subcontinent conditions, having previously won both their matches in the 2016 edition in India, powering to a 30-run win in the Group C clash of the ICC men’s T20 World Cup.

After being put in to bat, Sherfane Rutherford led the batting show with his six-hitting during a 42-ball unbeaten 76, Shimron Hetmyer set the tone of the contest with a 12-ball 23 and Jason Holder left his mark with 17-ball 33 as West Indies finished on 196/6.