ENG vs WI: Ball lost after 101-metre monster six from West Indies opener Brandon King - Watch

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ENG vs WI: The umpires were forced to ask for a new ball in just the third over of the Super 8 match between England and West Indies after Brandon King sent one outside the stadium at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia.

On the third ball of the third over, England left-arm pacer Reece Topley bowled a full length delivery which was blasted by Brandon King over mid-wicket. The ball landed on the roof of Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium before bouncing out of the facility. King had changed his bat moments before the gigantic 101-metre six.

The West Indies opener was on fire and scored 23 runs off 13 balls before unfortunately being retired hurt in the fifth over. The right-hander twisted his groin while playing a delivery from Sam Curran.

West Indies physios rushed in the middle, as Brandon King decided to not continue. His innings consisted of three fours and a six. The blazing knock helped West Indies collect 54 runs without any loss in the powerplay.

Earlier, defending champions England won the toss and elected to bowl first in St Lucia. England brought in Mark Wood for Chris Jordan, while West Indies also made two changes. Roston Chase and Romario Shepherd came in for Shai Hope and Obed McCoy respectively.

West Indies Playing XI vs England: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran(w), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie

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