Phil Salt Shines as England Begin T20 World Cup Super Eights with Commanding Win over West Indies

The defending champions, England, began their T20 World Cup Super Eights campaign with a comfortable eight-wicket victory over the West Indies on Thursday. Opener Phil Salt scored an unbeaten 87 off 47 balls, and Jonny Bairstow contributed 48 not out off 26 balls as England chased down West Indies’ total of 180 for four in 17.3 overs in the Group 2 match.

Brief scores: West Indies: 180/4 in 20 overs (Rovman Powell 36, Nicholas Pooran 36, Sherfane Rutherford 28 not out) England: 181/2 in 17.3 overs (Phil Salt 87 not out, Jonny Bairstow 48 not out)

England won by 8 wickets.