Brandon King's Spectacular 101-Metre Six Demands New Ball In ENG Vs WI Clash

ENG vs WI: The umpires had to request a new ball during the third over of the Super 8 match between England and West Indies. This occurred after Brandon King hit a massive six outside the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia.

On the third ball of the third over, England's left-arm pacer Reece Topley delivered a full-length ball. Brandon King smashed it over mid-wicket, sending it onto the stadium roof before it bounced out of the facility. King had just changed his bat before hitting the 101-metre six.

The West Indies opener was in excellent form, scoring 23 runs off 13 balls. Unfortunately, he retired hurt in the fifth over after twisting his groin while facing a delivery from Sam Curran. West Indies physios rushed to assist him, but King decided not to continue.

King's brief but impactful innings included three fours and a six, helping West Indies reach 54 runs without any loss during the powerplay.

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Earlier in the match, defending champions England won the toss and opted to bowl first. England made one change, bringing in Mark Wood for Chris Jordan. West Indies made two changes, with Roston Chase and Romario Shepherd replacing Shai Hope and Obed McCoy.

Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran(w), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie

Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w/c), Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley