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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rory Dollard

England’s bowlers keep West Indies within reach

AP

England were left chasing 181 to beat the West Indies after some outstanding death bowling kept the target within reach in their first Super 8 match at the T20 World Cup.

Amid predictions of a batting bonanza in St Lucia – home to the friendliest pitch in the competition and a tournament record score of 218 by the Windies just 48 hours earlier – the English attack kept things within reach as the hosts posted 180 for four.

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