The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai hosted a Group C match between England and West Indies in the T20 World Cup 2026. The West Indies batted first on a pitch favorable for high scores, leading to expectations of a high-scoring game.
Both teams needed a win to boost their position in the points table. The West Indies, known for their strong batting, aimed to take full advantage of the good pitch conditions.
The highlight of the match was England leg-spinner Adil Rashid, who reached a significant career milestone. He set a new T20I record, becoming the leading wicket-taker against a single team.
Adil Rashid Sets Record Against West Indies
Rashid began the match with 40 wickets against West Indies in T20 internationals, tying with Pakistan’s Haris Rauf, who also had 40 wickets, this time against New Zealand.
Rashid took his first wicket by bowling Roston Chase leg before wicket in his second over. This brought his total against West Indies to 41, making him the record holder for the most T20I wickets against one opponent.
Most Wickets vs One Team in T20Is
| Player | Wickets | Vs |
| Adil Rashid | 42 | West Indies |
| Haris Rauf | 40 | New Zealand |
| Tim Southee | 38 | Pakistan |
| Shaheen Afridi | 35 | New Zealand |
The match was even more significant for Rashid as he also reached 400 wickets in T20 Cricket, becoming the second England player to achieve this after Chris Jordan.
Rashid Stands Out at Wankhede
Throughout the game, Rashid remained composed, particularly during crucial moments as West Indies tried to accelerate their scoring. His precise bowling made it difficult for batters to settle in.
He delivered an exceptional over that restricted England to just five runs during a challenging phase of the innings. The pitch posed a challenge for bowlers who needed to perform strongly.
Rashid ended with impressive figures of 2 wickets for 16 runs in four overs. His performance was a testament to his skills, especially after facing challenges in a prior match against Nepal.
With a total of 152 wickets, Rashid is now England’s leading wicket-taker in T20 internationals. Over his career, he has proven to be one of the team’s most dependable bowlers in the shorter format.
At 37 years old, and possibly in his last T20 World Cup, Rashid continues to make significant contributions, reaching the milestone of 400 wickets while holding a record against West Indies.
Adil Rashid stood out as the key player on a night meant for celebrating power hitters.
