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Mark Wood of England runs in to bowl during their T20 World Cup match against West Indies at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, on 19 June 2024. (Photo: Robert Cianflone / Getty Images)
Jonathan Bairstow of England shakes hands with Akeal Hosein of West Indies after the team's victory in their T20 World Cup Super Eight match in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, on 19 June 2024. (Photo: Robert Cianflone / Getty Images)
England's Moeen Ali celebrates with teammate Jos Buttler after dismissing Johnson Charles of West Indies in their T20 World Cup Super Eight match on 19 June 2024. (Photo: Robert Cianflone / Getty Images)
Rovman Powell of West Indies hits a six as Jos Buttler of England looks on during their Super Eight match at the T20 World Cup. (Photo: Robert Cianflone / Getty Images)