Rutherford Leads West Indies’ Dominant Win Over England in T20 World Cup Clash

 


Ten years after lifting the T20 World Cup on Indian soil by defeating England in the final, West Indies once again got the better of their old rivals in India. On Wednesday in Mumbai, the Caribbean side produced a commanding all-round performance to beat England by 30 runs. Chasing a target of 197, England were restricted to 166, falling short despite a few promising starts. 

Asked to bat first after losing the toss at the Wankhede Stadium, West Indies suffered a disastrous start, losing both openers — Brandon King (1) and Shai Hope (0) — within the first three deliveries. Even the in-form Shimron Hetmyer (23) failed to convert his start, leaving the side struggling at 79 for 4 after 10 overs on a pitch considered ideal for batting.

The turning point came through the brilliance of Sherfane Rutherford, who played a sensational unbeaten knock of 76 off just 42 balls. Rutherford anchored a remarkable recovery, forging a crucial 51-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Rovman Powell (14), followed by an explosive 61-run stand with Jason Holder, who smashed 33 off 17 balls. Roston Chase also contributed with a valuable 34, as West Indies piled up 117 runs in the last 10 overs to finish on an imposing 196 for 6. Holder’s assault on Sam Curran, which included three sixes in a single over, highlighted the late onslaught. Among England’s bowlers, only Adil Rashid (2 for 16) showed any real control.

England’s chase began on a shaky note. Phil Salt (30) looked fluent but was dismissed by Romario Shepherd, while Roston Chase accounted for Jos Buttler (14). Jacob Bethell (33) appeared threatening, but Gudakesh Motie struck twice in quick succession, removing both Bethell and Tom Banton (2). Harry Brook (17) showed brief promise, and Sam Curran (43*)  battled hard at one end, but found little support from the rest.

West Indies’ spinners tightened the noose, triggering a collapse in England’s lower order. Motie was the standout, claiming three wickets for 33 runs, as England folded for 166. The victory underlined West Indies’ renewed dominance over England in T20 World Cup encounters and showcased their blend of explosive batting and disciplined spin bowling.

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