‘Carnage at Indore!’ – Fans Shower Praise After West Indies Legends Defeat England Legends In The Road Safety World Series 2022

On 17 September 2022, West Indies Legends took on England Legends in Indore in the Road Safety World Series. It was the ninth match of the tournament where West Indies Legends won the toss. They asked England to bat first. For England Legends, Phil Mustard and Mal Loye came out to open the innings. However, they were struggling as they lost two wickets after scoring only 30 runs in 5.2 overs.

Then, Ian Bell and Darren Maddy tried to settle the ship. Bell scored 46 runs off 43 balls while Maddy got out on 23 runs off 23 balls. But, Rikki Clarke came up with a fantastic knock of 50* runs off 25 balls, at a strike rate of 200. It helped them to post a competitive total of 156 runs by losing five wickets in 20 overs.

West Indies Legends won the match by eight wickets over England Legends in the Road Safety World Series

For West Indies Legends, Krishmar Santokie, and Sulieman Benn took two wickets each. In reply, William Perkins and Dwayne Smith came out to open the innings. They started exceptionally well as they scored fifty each. Perkins scored 57 runs off 35 balls, including 10 fours before he got retired not-out. West Indies lost their first wicket in 11.3 overs while they reached 120 runs already. Another opener, Smith continued carnage in Indore as he smashed 73 runs off 42 balls. He scored those runs at a strike rate of 173.80, including nine fours and three sixes.

Then, former West Indies great and skipper Brian Lara came out to bat. He remained not out on 22 runs off 21 balls, including two fours and a six. Thus, they managed to chase down the target with ease with eight wickets to spare. They even managed it with 16 balls to go. With this win, West Indies reached the top of the table with five points from three games. On the other hand, England Legends’ struggle continued as they are now in the sixth position with one point from three games. After the match, fans also shared their views regarding this performance from West Indies Legends.

Here is how fans have reacted to the victory of West Indies over England Legends in the Road Safety World Series:

WICKET! Dwayne Smith 73(42) lbw Rikki Clarke. WIL 120-1, 11.3 Overs.#ENGLvsWIL #RSWS #RoadSafetyWorldSeries #YehJungHaiLegendary

— Road Safety World Series (@RSWorldSeries) September 17, 2022

#dwaynesmith half century superb & man of the match #ENGLvsWIL #LegendsLeagueCricket

— Harry Zyro (@HarryZyro) September 18, 2022

https://twitter.com/CricketJimmy18/status/1571316027404722176

Defeat for us at our first outing here in Indore!
Lots of positives from this game, We'll come back stronger!!#ENGLvsWIL #EnglandLegends #RoadSafetyWorldSeries #RSWS #YehJungHaiLegendary pic.twitter.com/AeryInWBeJ

— England Legends (@_EnglandLegends) September 17, 2022

For a stellar attacking knock of 73 off just 42 balls which included 9 fours and 3 sixes, Dwayne Smith is the player of the match! #RoadSafetyWorldSeries #RSWS #YehJungHaiLegendary #dwaynesmith #englvswil #Cricket #westindiesLegends pic.twitter.com/kckdzwcz2t

— Road Safety World Series (@RSWorldSeries) September 17, 2022

Carnage at Indore! The @Windieslegends openers Dwayne Smith & William Perkins are off to a flyer adding 72 runs in the powerplay!#ENGLvsWIL #RSWS #RoadSafetyWorldSeries #YehJungHaiLegendary pic.twitter.com/eGktVku97I

— Road Safety World Series (@RSWorldSeries) September 17, 2022

DAREN v/s DARREN: Some friendly banter between the Darren's during the match!#ENGLvsWIL #EnglandLegends #RoadSafetyWorldSeries #RSWS #YehJungHaiLegendary pic.twitter.com/RUXOjKQY9e

— England Legends (@_EnglandLegends) September 17, 2022

@Windieslegends are calling the shots at the halfway stage, strangling the @_EnglandLegends for 61-2 in 10 overs!#ENGLvsWIL #RSWS #RoadSafetyWorldSeries #YehJungHaiLegendary pic.twitter.com/oLGk1zxL3q

— Road Safety World Series (@RSWorldSeries) September 17, 2022