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 🏏 Match Overview:

 On11 February 2026 a high profile Group C game of the ICC Men’s T20 World  Cup 2026,   West Indies created a spectacular performance when they beat England by 30 runs in the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India. It was an event that was full of drama, good batting and bowling, as well as turning points that favoured the Caribbean side. This was a vital group contest to both teams. England went into the match with a lot of confidence following great performances in the early stages of the tournament, and the West Indies attempted to cement its fortunes of making it through to the Super 8 phase. 🏟 Venue and Conditions The pitch at the Wankhede Stadium has traditionally been good in bouncing and has been known to favor both the batters and bowlers at varying levels. This evening the surface was on the slow side, and the spinners were drawn into the game--a circumstance which in time worked up greatly towards the determining the issue. Toss rains were invariably the subject of conversation in India and in this match, England won the toss and chose to bowl first, an indication that they were going to chase under lights, which was successful in a previous tournament. West Indies Innings: Setting a Challenging Target Early disappointments were encountered by the West Indies since they were losing wickets fast during the powerplay. Brandon King and Shai Hope were both cheaply acquired and the Caribbean innings was placed in a tricky situation. Things changed drastically when Sherfane Rutherford entered the field to bat. ⭐ Match-Winning Knock Sherfane Rutherford One of the innings of the tournament was played by Rutherford:

• 76 not out off just 42 balls

• 2 fours and 7 sixes

• Strike rate over 180

Not only did he stabilize the innings after the initial losses with his aggressive approach, but also enabled the Windies to rebuild in a deliberate manner. Rutherford struck a number of massive blows in the infield changing the momentum and shaking bowlers in England. Rutherford was accompanied by Roston Chase (34 off 29) and Jason Holder (33 off 17) who also provided crucial mid-innings runs that made the scorecard go on. These alliances played a vital role in accelerating the total beyond the competitive level. West Indies had reached a stunning 196 for 6 by the completion of their twenty overs, which seemed very daunting on the scoreboard and in the realms of a world cup contest.

England' Chase : Promising Start but Looks Like a Lost Cause in Mid Innings England started more or less positively in pursuit of 197. Phil Salt did not last long, going 30 out of 14, going at the West Indian bowling early. Sam Curran batted doggedly with 43 not out of 30 strikes but it was not enough. The star England players such as Jos Buttler, Harry Brook as well as Will Jacks were unable to turn their starts to meaningful contributions and England was left without the needed momentum in its innings. 🌪 England’s Collapse: This was changed as in the middle-overs, when the West Indies spinners pushed:

• Gudakesh Motie had taken 3 key wickets.

• Roston Chase contributed by 2 wickets.

• Other major breakthroughs were made by Akeal Hosein and Shamar Joseph.

Such a combination of spins resulted in frequent breakthroughs disrupting the batting rhythm of England and resulting in an 11-166-collapsing side, which was 30 short of target. 🧠 Key Performers

🌟 West Indies

• Sherfane Rutherford (WI)– Player of the Match due to his undefeated 76 that   held their innings and thwarted the England bowling plans.

• Gudakesh Motie (WI) - left-arm spinner  3/33 was played a crucial role   in     strangling the middle-order of England and bringing the game to its turning   point.

• Roston Chase (WI) - A good all-round contribution both with the bat and the   ball keeping England on the wrong side of the court.

🌍 England:

• Sam Curran (ENG) -Top-scored with 43* in a losing cause, and displayed   perseverance in the second half of the pursuit.

• Phil Salt (ENG) - Batting explosively early in the game that could have been   a  good start but was too short to alter the momentum of the game.

• Adil Rashid (ENG) -  Bowled economically 2/16, this at no rate, and one of the better   England in the bowling department.

📊 Tactical Analysis What Went Right and Wrong?

⚙️ West Indies Strategy

🔹 Balanced Batting West Indies mixed aggression on the first, smart alliance on the second. Rutherford was a boundary-hitter with the contribution of the Chase and Holder and this turned the possible pressure into a forceful total. 🔹 Spin Dominance This was brought about by the subtlety of spin bowling as it was against the traditionally aggressive yet at times vulnerable English batting line. The spinners were precise, and had varied positions and utilized the slow track conditions to limit the scoring and secure wickets in time. ⚙️ England Issues

✖️ Inconsistent Middle Order England failed in creating alliances during the crucial middle of their quest and this was their downfall. The loss of wickets frequently strained the lower order causing a slide. ✖️ Spin Struggles There was some hope initially but England batters failed to read and counter the spin attack especially when Motie and Chase got in rhythm. This is indicative of the current problem that most teams have to encounter with high quality spin bowling under sub-continental conditions. 📌 Match Implications This victory elevated the West Indies to the Group C position making them highly competitive in the following stage of tournament. To England, it was a blow, in that they now had to achieve good performance in their remaining matches in order to qualify to the Super 8. 🏁 Final Score

Team                                Score

West Indies                196/6 (20 overs)

England                      166 all out (19 overs)

Result                         West Indies won by thirty Runs.

Player of the Match       Sherfane Rutherford (WI)

🏆 Conclusion: The game between England and West Indies on 11 February 2026 was one of the highlights of the T20 World Cup, and it is an example of the way T20 cricket is unpredictable and exciting. It had it all a cricket fan would ever desire, explosive batting, smart spin bowling and moments of high pressure. England will dwell on missed chances, but West Indies will draw immense confidence a total performance that would be skillful, aggressive and full of strategy skills -a performance that would shape their entire campaign in the tournament.

Brief scores: West Indies 196/6 in 20 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 76, Roston Chase 34, Jason Holder 33, Adil Rashid 2-16) defeated England 166/all out in 19 overs (Sam Curran 43, Jacob Bethell 33; Gudakesh Motie 3-33, Roston Chase 2-29) by 30.