In the 2024 T20 World Cup clash against England at St. Lucia on June 19 Brandon King the West Indies opener blasted a massive 101meter six that soared out of the stadium. Following the decision to bat first the West Indies made a composed start reaching 13/0 in just two overs.
However, Brandon King eventually decided to utilize his long levers on left-arm pacer Reece Topley. For the first six runs of the innings, the right-handed batter casually flicked a full delivery on leg stump over the deep midwicket stands with the third ball of the third over.
The ball traveled 101 meters from the ground, launching the West Indies into action.
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Following the maximum, Brandon King hit Jofra Archer for consecutive boundaries in the next over. Nonetheless, he was forced to walk off the field and retire injured in the fifth over of the innings owing to a side injury.
Despite a scorching 13-ball 23, Brandon King did not return to bat for the remainder of the West Indian innings. The 29-year-old has struggled throughout the tournament, scoring 86 runs at an average of 21.50 and a strike rate of 126.47 over five innings.
Brandon King’s Quickfire Innings Sets Up West Indies with 180 Against England
In their debut match of the 2024 T20 World Cup Super Eight the West Indies stormed to 58/0 by the conclusion of the powerplay all credit to Brandon King’s swift cameo. Thereafter Skipper Rovman Powell stole the show with a remarkable 17 ball 36 propelling the cohosts to a commanding 137/2 within just 15 overs.
Despite a turbulent start English bowlers orchestrated an impressive turnaround culminating in a resilient finish by limiting the West Indies to 180/4 in just 20 overs. The spin trio comprising Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali, and Liam Livingstone banded together effectively securing three out of four crucial dismissals.
Despite five of the seven West Indian batters scoring 20 or more runs, Powell and Nicholas Pooran’s highest score was 36 as England continued to pick up wickets.
In response, England got off to a flying start, reaching 64/0 in seven overs with Jos Buttler and Phil Salt on fire. However, off-spinner Roston Chase struck at the right time, removing Buttler and bringing the game level with England at 67/1 in the eighth over.
The two teams met a few months ago in a five-match T20I series in the West Indies, with the hosts winning by a narrow 3-2 score.
