Sherfane Rutherford’s magnificent 76 and Jason Holder’s explosive 33 off 17 balls powered West Indies to a commanding 30-run victory over England in a crucial Group C encounter at the Wankhede Stadium.
The Caribbean side staged a remarkable recovery from an early collapse of 10/2 to post a formidable 196/6 in their 20 overs. England’s chase started promisingly with Phil Salt’s aggressive 30 off 14 balls, but they lost momentum after his dismissal.
Despite fighting knocks from Jacob Bethell (33) and Sam Curran (43), the West Indies spinners strangled the middle order. Gudakesh Motie’s crucial 3-wicket haul and Roston Chase’s economical bowling ensured England were bowled out for 166 in 19 overs, falling short by 30 runs.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | England vs West Indies, T20 World Cup |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Result | West Indies won by 30 runs |
| West Indies | 196/6 (20 overs) |
| England | 166 (19 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Sherfane Rutherford (76 off 42) |
| Toss | England won and chose to field |
First Innings Highlights
West Indies endured a nightmare start, losing both openers inside two overs with the score on 10/2. Shai Hope fell for a duck to Jofra Archer, while Brandon King managed just 1 before Sam Curran struck.
Shimron Hetmyer counter-attacked brilliantly with 23 off 12 balls, hitting 2 fours and 2 sixes, before falling to Jamie Overton. Roston Chase steadied the innings with a composed 34 off 29 balls but was trapped lbw by Adil Rashid’s wrong’un.
The turning point came when Sherfane Rutherford took charge, crafting a superb 76 off 42 balls. Jason Holder provided the late impetus with a blistering 33 off 17 balls, smashing 4 sixes, including three consecutive maximums off Sam Curran in the 17th over. Their partnership lifted West Indies to 196/6, setting England a challenging target.
| Category | Player | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Best Batsman | Sherfane Rutherford | 76 runs (42 balls) |
| Best Bowler | Adil Rashid | 4-0-16-2 |
Second Innings Highlights
England began aggressively with Phil Salt smashing 30 off 14 balls, including a 24-run assault on Jason Holder’s first over.
However, Romario Shepherd’s breakthrough dismissal changed the momentum. Jacob Bethell and Jos Buttler tried to rebuild, but the introduction of spin proved decisive.
Roston Chase removed the dangerous Buttler for 21, caught by Rovman Powell. Bethell’s counterattacking 33 off 23 balls kept England in the hunt, but Gudakesh Motie struck twice to dismiss both Bethell (bowled) and Tom Banton cheaply.
Harry Brook’s brief resistance ended when he chipped a return catch to Motie. Sam Curran fought valiantly with 43 off 30 balls, finding support from the lower order, but wickets kept tumbling. England’s chase faltered as the required rate climbed, and they were eventually bowled out for 166 in 19 overs.
| Category | Player | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Best Batsman | Sam Curran | 43 runs (30 balls) |
| Best Bowler | Gudakesh Motie | 4-0-33-3 |
