T20 World Cup: West Indies defeat England by 30 runs

West Indies registered a convincing 30-run victory over England in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group C fixture at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Electing to bat first after England won the toss, the Caribbean side piled up a competitive total of 196/6 in their allotted 20 overs, setting a challenging target for the visitors. Sam Rutherford’s explosive 76-run knock was the backbone of the Windies innings and helped them post one of their highest World Cup T20 totals.

The West Indies innings was built on aggressive batting from the top and middle order, with contributions across the board. Rutherford’s 76 came off a brisk 42 deliveries, including crucial boundaries that maintained the momentum. Jason Holder added a quickfire 33, and Rovman Powell supported with 33 in the middle overs, ensuring West Indies exceeded the 190-run mark. England’s chase never fully recovered after early setbacks. The visitors were bowled out for 166 in 18.3 overs, falling short of the target by 30 runs. Sam Curran made a valiant 38 off 28 balls, but wickets at key junctures hampered England’s pursuit. West Indies bowlers, particularly the spin duo of Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie, applied pressure and picked important breakthroughs to keep the required run rate out of reach.

The win gives West Indies an important boost in the group standings and underscores their balanced performance with both bat and ball. England, meanwhile, will look to regroup in their next match as they aim to climb the table after this second Group C setback.