West Indies spinners outclassed England batters in match 15 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on February 11.
Chasing 197, the Harry Brook-led side were dismissed for 166 in 19 overs in their second match of the tournament. It was only Sam Curran who stayed in the middle and showed his batting class against the rival bowlers. He remained unbeaten on 43 off 30 balls, with the help of 3 fours and 2 sixes. West Indies spinners were unplayable and kept picking wickets, with Gudakesh Motie dismissing three batters. He was supported by Roston Chase (2 wickets) and Akeal Hosein (1 wicket).
Earlier, Windies’ top order struggled to put runs on the board before Sherfane Rutherford played a match-winning knock of 76 runs in 42 balls, laced with 7 sixes and 2 fours. His 67-run partnership with Jason Holder put England out of the game on a batting-friendly wicket. Former captain Jason Holder’s 17-ball 33 had class written over it.
For England, Adil Rashid and Jamie Overton bowled brilliantly and got rid of the two batters each.
West Indies 196 for 6 (Rutherford 76, Chase 34, Rashid 2-16) beat England 166 (Curran 43, Motie 3-33, Chase 2-29) by 30 runs
Sherfane Rutherford’s 76 runs and 7 wickets by West Indies spinners were the key moments of the match. England, who have an impressive line-up of big batters, were found wanting in front of the slow bowlers despite the presence of the dew on the ground, making the West Indies’ win more remarkable.
Sherfane Rutherford’s innings of 76 runs earned him the Player of the Match. He also claimed 1 wicket.
West Indies have secured 4 points from 2 matches and are favourites to top Group C. On the other hand, England, who defeated Nepal in their first game, will have to rethink their planning and execution against spinners in their remaining two contests.
A1: West Indies won by 30 runs against England on February 11, 2026, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
A2: Sherfane Rutherford was adjudged the Player of the Match for his fifty-plus score and 1 wicket.
A3: West Indies vs England
West Indies 196 for 6 (Rutherford 76*, Chase 34, Rashid 2-16)
England 166 (Curran 43*, Motie 3-33, Chase 2-29)
A4: West Indies will play against Nepal on February 15 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
England will play against Scotland on February 14 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
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