Foy and Powers run riot in record win

4 August 2008

Nathan Foy smashed 192 off just 87 balls in England's total of 474 for two in 40 overs

England Blind wrote themselves into the record books by racking up the highest total in one-day internationals en route to a crushing 307-run victory over West Indies.

The hosts amassed a mammoth 474 for two in 40 overs on the back of brutal centuries from openers Nathan Foy and Andy Powers at Moseley CC in Birmingham to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series with one game to play.

Foy, who is classed as a B1 player – meaning he is totally blind – hit a staggering 192 off just 87 balls, while Powers followed up his magnificent 179 in yesterday’s victory with 132 off 92 deliveries.

They put on 330 for the first wicket before Matt Dean and Luke Sugg, with an unbeaten 47 and 51 respectively, compounded West Indies’ woes by carrying England to an insurmountable total.

The tourists managed just 167 for six in reply as John Garbett claimed 3-32. Only Sheldon Phillip (34) and Ricardo Manning (23) made more than 14.

The final match of the series takes place at Harbourne CC in Birmingham tomorrow.

Scorecard - England Blind v West Indies Blind, 2nd ODI, Aug 4 2008 (33 KB)