Rapid Fire Review: West Indies need to wake up
They sealed a nervy win over PNG but New Zealand and Afghanistan await as the T20 World Cup continues
06/02Result
2nd Match, Group C, ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Providence, Jun 2 2024
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![Papua New Guinea]( "Papua New Guinea")
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![West Indies]( "West Indies")
137/5 (19/20 ov)
Player of the Match
06/02Result
2nd Match, Group C, ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Providence, Jun 2 2024
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![Papua New Guinea]( "Papua New Guinea")
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![West Indies]( "West Indies")
137/5 (19/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Bishop sees similarities between West Indies and Sunrisers Hyderabad
Both teams have been excellent on flat pitches but need more when conditions aren't so amenable
'We've talked about it for years' - Bishop on WI and dot-ball percentage
The co-hosts had a tough time beating Papua New Guinea in their opening match of the T20 World Cup 2024
Bishop explains how West Indies' batting can improve
They are a very good six-hitting team but they need to look at the dot balls they end up facing
Bishop: Hetmyer exclusion no real surprise
The former WI fast bowler explains why the team preferred Sherfane Rutherford in his place
Match Coverage
All Match NewsVala proud despite hopes of upset slipping away
The captain's two wickets threatened a huge result but West Indies' depth saw them home
Chase seals West Indies' jittery victory against spirited PNG
At one point, WI were five down needing 40 off 24 balls in a chase of 137
'I had to take it home' - Calm Chase eases West Indies' opening-game nerves
Tension was mounting for the co-hosts before an Andre Russell six ignited their push to the winning line
Power-packed West Indies look to get past PNG - and the weather - in style
PNG have a lot of experience in their ranks, but might find the in-form West Indians tough to conquer
Powell: Winning the World Cup will give 'massive boost' financially for West Indies
"When I took over as captain, that was one of my first mandates - to try our best to start winning series"
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| Super Eights, Group 1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2.017 |
| AFG | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.305 |
| AUS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.331 |
| BAN | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.709 |
| Super Eights, Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0.599 |
| ENG | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1.992 |
| WI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.963 |
| USA | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -3.906 |
| Group A | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1.137 |
| USA | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0.127 |
| PAK | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.294 |
| CAN | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -0.493 |
| IRE | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1.293 |
| Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| AUS | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2.791 |
| ENG | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3.611 |
| SCOT | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1.255 |
| NAM | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -2.585 |
| OMA | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -3.062 |
| Group C | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| WI | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 3.257 |
| AFG | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.835 |
| NZ | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.415 |
| UGA | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -4.51 |
| PNG | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -1.268 |
| Group D | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0.47 |
| BAN | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.616 |
| SL | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.863 |
| NED | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.358 |
| NEP | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -0.542 |