West Indies Masters vs England Masters Match Overview

West Indies Masters were up against England Masters on Thursday, February 27, at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. England Masters won the toss and elected to bowl. West Indies Masters scored 179 runs for the loss of six wickets.

England Masters finished with 171 runs for the loss of eight wickets and lost the match by eight runs. Sulieman Benn was the most successful bowler for the West Indies Masters and took two wickets for 11 runs in four overs. He won the Player of the Match award.

First Innings: Dwayne Smith and Chirs Gayle provided a fiery start to the West Indies Masters

Smith and Gayle opened the innings for the West Indies Masters. They added 77 runs for the first wicket before Smith was dismissed after scoring 35 runs off 25 deliveries. Gayle made 39 runs off 19 deliveries.

Narsingh Deonarine and Ashley Nurse were the other two batters who made a double-digit score. West Indies Masters scored 179 runs for the loss of six wickets in 20 overs. Monty Panesar took three wickets for 14 runs in four overs for the England Masters.

Second Innings: England Masters lost their second game of the season

England Masters didn’t have a great start and lost two wickets in the Power Play. The team lost half of the wickets for just 76 runs on the board. Only two batters managed to make more than 30 runs for the West Indies Masters.

England Masters managed 171 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs and lost the match by eight runs. Phil Mustard was the highest scorer for England and made 35 runs off 19 deliveries.

West Indies Masters vs England Masters Performances & Player of the Match

Chris Gayle (West Indies Masters)

• Gayle opened the innings for the West Indies Masters.
• He made 39 runs off 19 deliveries, including three fours and four sixes.

Chris Schofield (England Masters)

• Schofield was the second-highest run-scorer for the team.
• He scored 32 runs off 26 deliveries and hit five fours.

Sulieman Benn (West Indies Masters)

• Sulieman was the most economical bowler for the West Indies Masters.
• He took two wickets for 11 runs in two overs.
• He won the Player off the Match award.

Dwayne Smith (West Indies Masters)

• Smith added 77 runs for the first wicket with Chris Gayle.
• He made 35 runs off 25 deliveries and hit four fours and two sixes.

Monty Panesar (England Masters)

• Panesar was the most successful bowler for England Masters in this match.
• He took three wickets for 14 runs in four overs.

West Indies Masters vs England Masters Match Summary

England Masters have now suffered two losses in a row and are in last place. On the contrary, the West Indies Masters are in second position and have won both their outings. Both teams are scheduled to play three more matches.