Windies

/ ˈwɪndɪz /

plural noun

1. the Windies
   the international cricket team of the West Indies

Word History and Origins

Origin of Windies¹

from the abbreviation W. Indies

Example Sentences

The Windies skipper reached his seventh T20 international fifty from 36 balls but just when he and Shepherd would have hoped to accelerated, the latter fell lbw after he was deceived by a superbly disguised Overton slower ball.

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Earlier, Windies captain Shai Hope had scored 117 from 127 balls to help the hosts rebuild after losing both openers early.

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It was a masterful captain's innings from Hope that put the Windies in a commanding position at the halfway stage, despite losing the toss.

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When Hope finally departed with 117, he had left the Windies in a winning position, bar an inspired knock from England, which came in the form of Livingstone's blistering innings.

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England won their opening three group-stage matches, but were still vulnerable when they met the Windies in their final game.

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