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Windies

British

/ ˈwɪndɪz /

plural noun

the international cricket team of the West Indies

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Etymology

Origin of Windies

from the abbreviation W. Indies

Example Sentences

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Against the impressive Windies, Tom Banton also chipped a catch to extra cover pushing a drive off Motie, while Jacob Bethell and Will Jacks were bowled and pinned lbw respectively playing from the crease.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

The Windies had been bowled out for 420 - a deficit of 155 - earlier on during day four before Latham and Conway again took to the crease.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

Perhaps more concerning was the exposure of the balance of the team, which admittedly looked a strong formula against the Windies.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

On his T20 debut, Matthew Potts had Windies captain Shai Hope caught at mid-on for three before a stand of 58 between Evin Lewis and Roston Chase kept the tourists in the game.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025

The Windies, who did not qualify for the most recent World Cup, drew a three-match series in Ireland 1-1 last week.

From BBC • May 28, 2025

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