Both teams clashed for the first time in the T20 World Cup in 2009, where the Caribbean players defeated England in their own home. England's losing streak against West Indies ended in 2021, when the English bowlers bowled out the Caribbean team for just 55 runs on the Dubai ground. Today West Indies will take revenge for this defeat.
Super-8 matches are starting from today in T20 World Cup 2024. The first match is between South Africa and America, which is playing the World Cup for the first time. America is not only playing the World Cup for the first time, but has also reached the Super 8 stage.
Despite a promising start to the tournament with three consecutive wins, Afghanistan's campaign hit a bump with a heavy 104-run defeat to the West Indies on Tuesday.
Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir is scheduled to attend an interview at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai for the position of head coach of the men's cricket team.
The 37-year-old further stated that everyone in the team is excited and are looking forward to the Super 8s and knockout stages of the ongoing marquee event.
The West Indies ended the first round on an unbeaten streak. Being table toppers of Group C, the Windies have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the tournament.