West Indies outclass England in T20 World Cup clash

• West Indies' Rutherford declared Player of the Match.
• England bowled out for 166 while chasing 197-run target.
• West Indies' Rutherford smashes unbeaten 76 off 42 balls.

West Indies defeated England by 30 runs to claim their second victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Wednesday.

Opting to bat first, the Caribbean side posted an imposing 196-6 in their allotted 20 overs, courtesy of a sensational unbeaten knock by Sherfane Rutherford.

The left-hander smashed 76 off 42 deliveries, striking two fours and seven sixes to anchor the innings.

Jason Holder provided late impetus with a fiery 31 off 17 balls, including one four and six maximums, while Roston Chase contributed a steady 34 from 29 deliveries, hitting six boundaries.

Shimron Hetmyer also chipped in with a brisk 23 off 12 balls, laced with two fours and two sixes.

For England, Jamie Overton and Adil Rashid led the bowling attack with two wickets apiece, while Jofra Archer and Sam Curran claimed one each.

In reply, chasing a daunting 197-run target, England were bowled out for 166 in 19 overs.

Phil Salt got the Three Lions off to a rapid start with 30 off 14 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes, before falling to Romario Shepherd.

Jacob Bethell fought back with a composed 33 off 23 deliveries, hitting four fours and a six, but was dismissed by Gudakesh Motie.

Captain Jos Buttler scored 21 off 14 balls, while Sam Curran remained unbeaten on 43 off 30 deliveries, striking three fours and two sixes, but ran out of partners as wickets continued to tumble at the other end.

Gudakesh Motie spearheaded the West Indies bowling attack with figures of 3-33 in four overs.

Roston Chase claimed two wickets, while Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd and Shamar Joseph picked up one wicket each to seal a comprehensive victory for the Caribbean side.