Hosts England with some inspiring batting by their opener Joe Root who scored an unbeaten 100, registered a facile eight-wicket win over former champions West Indies in the ICC World Cup cricket match played at Southampton on Friday.
Winning the toss and electing to field, England began well by striking early and dismissing opener Evin Lewis (2) at the score of (1 for 4). Chris Gayle played some rousing strokes to score a breezy 36. West Indies lost Shai Hope (11) and were struggling at 55 for three.
