West Indies Beat England in a Thriller in Mumbai

The West Indies crushed England by 30 runs in their Group C match at the T20 World Cup in Mumbai on February 11, 2026. The Windies racked up 196/6, then bowled England out for 166 in 19 overs in a game with lots of big hits and some cool stats.

This win puts West Indies at the top of Group C, still undefeated, while England now has a so-so record.

Early Trouble, Solid Recovery

England chose to field first, which seemed smart at first. Brandon King went out for 1, and captain Shai Hope got a duck in the first over. At 8/2, West Indies were in trouble right away.

Shimron Hetmyer fought back with 23 off 12 balls, giving them some quick runs. But England’s bowlers and Adil Rashid slowed things down. West Indies were at 77/4 after ten overs.

Roston Chase then calmed things down with 34 off 29 balls, playing smart and hitting the ball well. This set the stage for the best part of the innings.

Rutherford’s Amazing Innings

Sherfane Rutherford played an awesome innings, ending up with 76 not out from 42 balls. He hit seven sixes and two fours, completely turning the game around.

Rutherford sped things up in the later overs, reaching his fifty in just 29 balls, hitting both fast and slow bowlers. His partnerships were key, especially the 50-run stand with Rovman Powell and another quick 50 runs with Jason Holder in just 26 balls.

Jason Holder chipped in with 33 off 17 balls, including four sixes. This late push got West Indies to 196/6, scoring almost 10 runs per over.

England’s Bowling and Rashid’s Record

Adil Rashid was great, taking 2/16 in four overs. With this, Rashid has now taken the most wickets for England in T20 World Cups, with 33, beating Chris Jordan’s old record.

Jamie Overton took 2/33, while Jofra Archer and Sam Curran got one wicket each. But England’s bowling wasn’t great at the end, giving away important boundaries that changed the game.

England gave away 14 extras, including 10 wides, which added to the pressure.

England’s Good Start

Chasing 197, England started strong. Phil Salt smashed 30 off 14 balls, setting the pace. England got to 67/1 in the powerplay, faster than West Indies had scored.

Jos Buttler added 21, and Jacob Bethell scored 33 from 23 balls. At 100/3, England were still in the game.

But then West Indies’ spinners changed everything.

Spin Slows England Down

Gudakesh Motie turned the game around, taking 3/33, getting rid of Bethell, Tom Banton, and captain Harry Brook. His bowling messed up England’s momentum, causing them to fall from 90/3 to 131/5.

Roston Chase helped out with 2/29, adding to his all-around impact. Shamar Joseph and Akeal Hosein also bowled well, putting on the pressure.

England kept losing wickets after the break. From 134/6, the chase slowed down as they couldn’t hit boundaries and the required run rate went up.

Tail-enders Can’t Save the Day

Sam Curran stayed not out on 43 from 30 balls, trying to hold the chase together. But wickets kept falling around him. Archer and Dawson were run out, and Rashid went out for a duck in the 19th over.

England were bowled out for 166 in just under 19 overs, scoring at about 8.7 runs per over. The final score showed that West Indies controlled the game in the second half.

Stats and What It Means

West Indies now have 4 points from two games in Group C, with a great run rate. England, with one win and one loss, are still in it but face some pressure in their next games.

Some key stats: West Indies hit 11 sixes compared to England’s 6. The Windies scored 196 runs with only six wickets down, while England lost all ten wickets.

Cricinfo said that Roston Chase was the Most Valuable Player with 98.57 points, showing how well he did in both batting and bowling. Sherfane Rutherford was close behind with 95.07 points for his 76 not out.

Reviews and Issues

The game had some DRS reviews. Both teams challenged calls in the middle overs, with mixed results. There weren’t any big refereeing problems, though England questioned a decision about Will Jacks that was the umpire’s call.

The game was at night in Wankhede, which is known for high scores, and it was played again.

What This Means for Group C

The Group C standings are closer after this result. West Indies have a better chance of getting to the Super 8 stage, while England have competition from Scotland and other teams.

Because of earlier seedings, West Indies would be in the X Group for the Super 8 stage if they make it, with India, Australia, and South Africa. England would be in the Y Group, if they qualify.

This win adds to West Indies’ history in T20 World Cups, showing why they’re one of the most explosive teams.

A Great Showing in Mumbai

The game on February 11 in Wankhede had power-hitting, spin bowling, and some awesome moments. Sherfane Rutherford’s 76 not out held West Indies’ innings together, while their bowlers made sure England never really took control of the chase. West Indies got two important points in Group C, beating England by 30 runs in a game full of stats and great plays.