Wounded England face World Twenty20 ‘must win’ against South Africa after Windies battering

England need a win against South Africa on Friday after defeat in their opening World Twenty20 match while the Proteas want to get their bid for a first international trophy off to a strong start.

Captain Eoin Morgan’s England side were blown away by a Chris Gayle century at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday night as the West Indies won by six wickets.

Morgan will be looking for more from his batsmen after they fell short of his target of 200, finishing on 182 for six, and from his bowling attack who he said performed at around 80-90 per cent.

The English skipper rued losing the toss to West Indies captain Darren Sammy, who opted to field, and Morgan feels the game of chance will again play a big part on Friday in Mumbai’s humid conditions.

“It was a lot more dewy tonight and the ball got a lot more wet. But certainly we’re better for playing in it,” he said following the opening super 10 group 1 defeat.

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“Even at the toss I said I was going to chase so it could be a big part for me in the South Africa game,” Morgan added.