West Indies asserted their dominance in the T20 World Cup 2026, thrashing England by 30 runs at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium. This back-to-back triumph catapults them to the top of Group C with a stellar +1.625 net run rate, setting the stage for an exciting group stage battle.
Sent in to bat, West Indies stuttered early at 8/2 but recovered through Shimron Hetmyer’s 23 off 12 and partnerships that fueled the fire. Sherfane Rutherford’s unbeaten masterpiece of 76 from 29 deliveries—featuring 7 massive sixes and 2 fours—proved decisive. He stitched 51-run stands with Rovman Powell and 61 with Jason Holder, who scored a quick 33.
England’s chase began promisingly with 38 from Salt (30 off 14) and Buttler, followed by 36 from Buttler (21) and Bethell (33). However, collapsing to 90/4, they relied on Curran’s unbeaten 43 (26 balls) and Brook’s 17, falling short at 166 in 19 overs.
Bowling honors went to Gudakesh Motie (3/??), Roston Chase (2/??), with singles from Hosein, Shepherd, and Joseph. England’s bowlers, led by Overton and Rashid (2 each), couldn’t stem the flow. West Indies’ blend of explosive batting and sharp bowling underscores their title credentials.