ENGLAND'S blind cricketers restored some pride in the nation as they beat West Indies in the Blind International Series this week.
World-records tumbled as the hosts dominated the deciding game at Moseley Cricket Club - a stark contrast to the fortunes of the national side when they came face-to-face with South Africa at Edgbaston earlier in the week.
With England having won the opening oneday game, the second of the three-match series was vital and it was the home side who again ran out winners at Streetsbrook Road.
England won the toss and posted a record 474-2 in their 40 overs.
Having scored 179 the previous day, an international record for a partially-sighted Englishman, Andy Powers shared a record opening partnership of 330 with Nathan Foy
in 26 overs, with Foy out-hitting his partner for 192 immediately before the second drinks break.
His breathtaking 87-ball knock included just one boundary and some confident running by Powers and Foy's runner, Dan Field.
West Indies could only find 167 in their reply with Sheldon Philip top scoring on 88.The final game was due to take place at Harborne CC but rain prevented play so England won the series 2-0.
The squad is now preparing for the Ashes series in Sydney, Australia, in December, when they will be hoping to retain their trophy.
