Windies
Britishplural noun
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Origin of Windies
from the abbreviation W. Indies
Example Sentences
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Bangladesh is the second best country to bowl spin of the major host nations - spinners average 29.76 there since the start of 2023 - and Windies were faced with another worn, slow and turning pitch similar to the one on which they were spun out in defeat in Saturday's first ODI.
From BBC
With Hope on 53 not out at the non-striker's end, that left number 11 Pierre three to get from the final delivery and he top-edged a slog to square leg where wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan dropped the catch and allowed Windies to steal two and force a super over.
From BBC
Windies' total of 83 is the lowest a full member nation has scored against an associate and the 90-run winning margin is also the biggest for an associate against a full member.
From BBC
When fans invaded the pitch after the Windies defeated Australia by 17 runs, Bird's famous white hat – specially made by a firm in Luton – was taken from his head.
From BBC
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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