West Indies spinners outperformed England’s batters in match 15 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on February 11.
Chasing a target of 197, England, led by Harry Brook, was bowled out for 166 in 19 overs. Only Sam Curran showed resilience, scoring 43 runs off 30 balls, with 3 fours and 2 sixes. The West Indies spinners dominated the match, with Gudakesh Motie taking three wickets, supported by Roston Chase with two and Akeal Hosein with one.
Earlier, the Windies’ top order struggled, but Sherfane Rutherford’s impactful innings of 76 runs off 42 balls, including 7 sixes and 2 fours, turned the game in their favor. His partnership of 67 runs with Jason Holder, who scored 33 off 17 balls, was crucial in establishing a strong total.
For England, Adil Rashid and Jamie Overton were effective bowlers, each taking two wickets.
Full Scorecard – West Indies vs England ICC T20 World Cup 2026, February 11
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
Match Highlights & Key Moments
The standout performances included Sherfane Rutherford’s 76 runs and the West Indies spinners’ seven wickets. Despite having several strong batters, England struggled against the slow bowlers, which made the West Indies’ victory even more impressive.
Player of the Match
Sherfane Rutherford earned the Player of the Match title for his exceptional innings of 76 runs and also claimed one wicket.
What This Result Means for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026
West Indies now have 4 points from 2 matches and are favorites to lead Group C. England, after winning against Nepal earlier, will need to rethink their strategies against spin bowlers in their upcoming matches.
FAQs – West Indies vs England ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Q1: Who won the match between West Indies and England?
A1: West Indies won by 30 runs against England on February 11, 2026, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
A2: Sherfane Rutherford was named Player of the Match for his impressive score and wicket.
Q3: What was the final score?
A3: West Indies 196 for 6 (Rutherford 76*, Chase 34, Rashid 2-16) vs England 166 (Curran 43*, Motie 3-33, Chase 2-29).
Q4: What are the next matches for West Indies and England?
A4: West Indies will face Nepal on February 15 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, while England will play Scotland on February 14 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
