Date: February 11, 2026
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India
Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Group C
Result: West Indies won by 30 runs
Player of the Match: Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies)
Toss: England won the toss and elected to field first
West Indies 196/6 (20 overs)
- Sherfane Rutherford – 76 off 42 balls (7 sixes)
- Roston Chase – 34 off 29 balls
West Indies posted a strong total after early setbacks, with Rutherford leading the charge.
England 166 all out (19 overs)
- Sam Curran – 43 off 30 balls
- Jacob Bethell – 33 off 23 balls
England fought back with some resistance but could not keep up with the required run rate.
Match Summary
West Indies put on an impressive batting performance to post 196/6, powered by a big knock from Sherfane Rutherford. England chose to bowl first but could not contain the Windies’ scoring. In response, England managed only 166, with Sam Curran and Jacob Bethell offering some resistance but falling short of a competitive chase.
West Indies’ bowlers, especially Gudakesh Motie with 3 wickets, applied pressure in the middle overs to restrict the English lineup. The victory gave West Indies an important Group C win in a high-stakes T20 World Cup showdown.
Key Highlight Points
- West Indies recovered strongly after early losses to set a target of 196/6.
- Sherfane Rutherford’s 76 was the standout innings of the match.
- Roston Chase provided valuable support with a quick 34.
- England’s chase never gained full momentum despite a solid start.
- Gudakesh Motie’s spin helped derail the English batting lineup.