Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra praised the West Indies crew as they advance to the Tremendous 8 stage of the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2024. Aakash Chopra described the West Indies because the crew to beat within the ongoing World Cup following their complete victory towards New Zealand of their latest match.
The West Indies registered a 13-run victory over New Zealand on the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad on Wednesday, June 12. The house crew posted a aggressive whole of 149 runs of their 20 overs. The Windies bowlers restricted the opposition crew to 136/9 to safe their third consecutive victory within the World Cup.
Afghanistan defeated Papua New Guinea on the identical venue a day later to safe their berth within the Tremendous 8 phases. New Zealand was eradicated from the group stage. The West Indies will face Afghanistan of their last group stage match on the Daren Sammy Nationwide Cricket Stadium in St Lucia on Monday, June 17.
They Have An Explosive Batting Lineup – Aakash Chopra
In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra mentioned that the West Indies have change into a formidable crew within the T20 World Cup, highlighting their explosive batting lineup. Chopra praised Sherfane Rutherford for his heroics towards New Zealand, describing him as an unlikely hero within the match.
“New Zealand tata bye-bye. West Indies are the crew to beat. They’ve an explosive batting lineup wherein Sherfane Rutherford got here as a barely out-of-syllabus query from New Zealand’s perspective as a result of they managed Nicholas Pooras, Johnson Charles, Brandon King, Andre Russell and everybody else, however Sherfane Rutherford thrashed them,” Chopra mentioned.
Sherfane Rutherford got here to the crease when the West Indies have been struggling at 22/4 in 5.4 overs. Rutherford scored an unbeaten 68 runs off 39 balls, together with two fours and 6 maximums. He added an unbeaten 37-run partnership for the final wicket with Gudakesh Motie, who scored zero runs on one supply.
West Indies Are A Rattling Good Workforce – Aakash Chopra
The previous India opener praised the West Indies’ bowling efficiency and said that they’re a “rattling good” crew. Chopra warned different groups to not underestimate the co-hosts of the T20 World Cup.
“He scored runs and took his crew to a rating from the place a win was doable. After that, Gudakesh Motie positively picks up wickets, he took two or three on this match as properly, Alzarri Joseph took 4, Akeal Hosein bowled tightly, after which Romario Shepherd and Andre Russell. I believe West Indies are a rattling good crew. This crew has depth and selection. It’s good to be cautious of them,” Chopra added.
Alzarri Joseph picked up 4 wickets for 19 runs in his four-over spell. Gudakesh Motie secured three wickets and conceded 25 runs in his full quota of overs. Akeal Hosein was economical with the ball, freely giving 21 runs and taking one wicket. Andre Russell additionally bagged one wicket however conceded 30 runs.
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