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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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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 • Sep. 23, 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

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.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 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

Following the rescheduling of the IPL, the final will now be played on 3 June, the same day as the third and concluding ODI against the Windies.

From BBC • May 13, 2025

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