England post 243 in Chennai
England posted a patchy 243 all out in their must-win World Cup Group B match against West Indies at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
After Jonathan Trott and Andrew Strauss got their team off to a flying start, the scoring rate stagnated as wickets began to fall - and it fell to competition debutant Luke Wright to salvage a competitive total in an innings bereft of a half-century or a 50 stand.
West Indies leg-spinner Davendra Bishoo, on his international debut, and Andre Russell (four for 49) shared seven wickets - while Kemar Roach put the brakes on with new and old-ball economy.
England appeared assured of a much bigger total after racing to 94 for two at the 15-over mark. But they lost momentum and then wickets - four for 30 at one stage - as the boundaries dried up.
Not one four came between the 21st and 35th overs with the pace off the ball, and Bishoo (three for 34) used conditions well.
West Indies will get a second chance to progress to the quarter-finals, in their final group match against India here on Sunday, even if they lose today.
But England will be on the plane home early unless they chalk up a third victory, and even then will have to hope either the Windies or Bangladesh lose this weekend.
