The match between WI vs ENG in the T20 World Cup 2026 was filled with high drama, aggressive batting, and a masterclass in spin bowling. In the pulsating match between West Indies and England played at the Wankhede Stadium, the West Indies spinners dominated the match by defeating England by 30 runs.
From Sherfane Rutherford’s breathtaking batting effort to Gudakesh Motie and Roston Chase spinning a web around the English batsmen, where Motie was able to pick 3 wickets, Roston Chase 2 wickets, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd and Shamar Joseph picked up 1 wicket.
WI vs ENG: West Indies Post 196/6 After Early Jitters
After being sent to bat by England captain Harry Brook, West Indies faced initial problems. Jofra Archer took the first wicket in the very first over of the innings, claiming the West Indies captain Shai Hope. Then, Sam Curran took a wicket in the first over of his spell as well, claiming Brandon King. The West Indies, however, recovered wonderfully to reach a respectable 196/6.
Sherfane Rutherford Anchors the Innings
Sherfane Rutherford was the single most important player in this match. He came up with a big-time victory by scoring 76 runs on 42 balls while hitting 7 huge sixes. Sherfane started off by holding together a shaky beginning to this innings when wickets were falling; then, when he had settled in, he began to hit the ball with authority.
Jason Holder also provided a good finish for the West Indices by adding a few last-minute fireworks during his short bat remained no longer than 90 runs. The most productive speed from England’s bowlers came from Adil Rashid, who produced excellent numbers of 2 wickets – 16 runs.
England’s Chase: A Promising Start Turns into Collapse
England began their chase of 197 runs with confidence from the outset. They were able to produce a score of 67 for 1 from five overs, with Jos Buttler and Sam Bethell playing strong partnerships to ensure that the run rate would remain under control. After the introduction of the West Indies’ spinners, England’s momentum changed drastically.
The Windies spin trio of Gudakesh Motie, Roston Chase and Akeal Hosein completely turned the match around for England in their quest for victory.
Major Points of Change in the Match:
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- Roston Chase got the important wicket of Jos Buttler.
- Motie struck twice in quick succession, removing Banton and Bethell to put England under pressure.
- Motie later sent captain Harry Brook back to the pavilion, finishing with outstanding figures of 3/33.
- Chase trapped Will Jacks LBW, a decision confirmed on review.
- Hosein picked up a wicket in his final over as England slipped further.
- From a steady position, England suddenly found themselves needing 98 off 54 balls, with wickets tumbling regularly.
Late Drama: Holder and Run-Outs Seal the Deal
As England’s hopes of returning from the dead relied solely on Sam Curran’s brilliant performance, Jason Holder would be the man to dismiss all dreams of that occurring. Holder bowled an ideal yorker to Jofra Archer and then in the next ball recorded a direct-hit run-out of Jos Buttler to leave England in dire straits at eight down.
The outcome of any hopes of an England comeback after the second run-out left England needing 36 runs from nine balls with only one wicket remaining. The pressure became too much for England as West Indies finished off the game comfortably with a 30-run victory in the match between West Indies and England.
England’s Struggles Continue
In the match between the West Indies and England, England were on the hunt for their rhythm and confidence. They have several star players like Jos Buttler, Harry Brook and Jofra Archer, but they have failed to find any level of consistency so far in this tournament.
The first sign of vulnerability for England came when they narrowly defeated Nepal in an earlier game of the tournament. This time however, as they faced a powerful and confident West Indian team that has an abundance of explosive batsmen and quality spin bowlers, England’s weaknesses were brutally laid bare.
West Indies Eye T20 Revival
With destructive batters like Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, and Romario Shepherd, combined with a potent spin attack, the West Indies look like serious contenders.
This WI vs ENG victory signals their intent to return to the top of T20 cricket something they haven’t achieved consistently since their iconic 2016 T20 World Cup triumph.
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WI vs ENG: Match Summary
West Indies: 196/6 (Rutherford 76*, Holder cameo; Rashid 2/16)
England: Fell short by 30 runs after spin-induced collapse
Star Performers: Rutherford (76*), Motie (3/33), Chase (key wickets), Holder (all-round impact)
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