Windies
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of Windies
from the abbreviation W. Indies
Example Sentences
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Against South Africa he bowled two overs in the powerplay and two at the death, targeting the Proteas' big strengths, but against West Indies he only bowled once before the 11th over, thus saving him for the Windies' powerful lower order.
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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.
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England made a flying start in pursuit of 197 but slipped from 74-1 to 166 all out, with six wickets in succession taken by the Windies' spinners through the middle overs.
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The Windies, who beat Scotland in their opening match, are expected to provide England a different challenge compared to Nepal with their trademark six-hitting.
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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.
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