Windies

/ ˈwɪndɪz /

plural noun

1. the international cricket team of the West Indies

Word History and Origins

Origin of Windies¹

from the abbreviation W. Indies

Example Sentences

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

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The rising star of English cricket had not passed 50 in any format since making 82 against the Windies at the end of May.

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Brook's winning start - wins in three ODIs and three T20s against the Windies - was supposed to be the start of an upturn.

From BBC

The Windies total on the third day of the day-night Test in Jamaica was just one run more than New Zealand's 26 all out against England in 1955.

From BBC

It is unfamiliar territory for England, who are so dominant at home - prior to the Windies series, they had won 79.3% of their completed white-ball games at home since 2020.

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