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On February 11, 2026, Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium witnessed a Caribbean Carnival, west indies dismantled England A 30-point lead in a high-stakes Group C match 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. In a match that featured raw power and tactical spin, the Windies overcame a disastrous start to post a formidable 196/6 to bowl out England for 166. The win not only sent the Mumbai crowd into a frenzy but also signaled West Indies’ intention to reclaim their throne as kings of the shortest format.
Sherfan Rutherford’s brutal attack revives West Indies against England
This game was a nightmare for the Maroon men. By the end of the second round, Jofra Archer and Sam Curran Deleted Shay Hope and Brandon Kinggiving Windies odds of 8/2. However, the early shock was only for Shervan Rutherford Master class.
Rutherford came into the game with a score of 77/4 and played a well-planned innings. although Roston Chase (34) and Himron Heitmeyer (23) Rutherford provided the necessary stability and provided the fireworks. He scored an unbeaten 76 off just 42 deliveries, with 6 towering sixes and 9 boundaries.
His attack peaked in the death overs, where he dismantled England’s pace attack with surgical precision. beside Jason HolderRutherford made 33 off 17 to help West Indies win with a total score of 196/6. The flow of the game changed dramatically in the last five overs, with the Windies plundering scores at a rate of over 12 runs per over, leaving the English bowlers in particular. will jacks and Archer, looking for answers.
Gudakesh Motie’s spin net and disciplined bowling halt England in T20 World Cup 2026
Chasing 197, England started with unique aggression Phil Salterhe scored 30 goals on 14 goals. At the end of the power play, England were sitting comfortably on 67 for 1 and looked on track to chase down the target. However, introducing Gurdakshi Movement Totally flipped the script.
Moty, the left-wing orthodox guru, has proven to be the destroyer of England’s middle class. He removed the dangerous Jacob Bethel (33) Just when he wanted to anchor the chase, before disbanding Tom Banton and captain britain Harry Brooke in rapid succession. Morty’s 3/33 spell acted as a bind, drying out the boundaries and forcing errors.
although Sam Curran Undefeated for 43 runs alone, the lack of support at the other end is very obvious. Chase and Motie complement each other perfectly 2/29remove the experienced ones If the housekeeper That’s when he threatened to break free. The discipline of the West Indies bowling unit was evident in their ability to take wickets at regular intervals, thus preventing any significant partnership from forming beyond the tenth over.
The competition ends on the 19th Shama Joseph fired Adil Rashidsparking wild celebrations in the stands. With this 30-game winning streak, the West Indies have firmly established themselves as the must-win team in Group C.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
West Indies won by 30 runs 🙂#ENGvWI #T20World Cup #cricket pic.twitter.com/SiofsbMzit
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 11, 2026
West Indies T20 World Cup Second Match 🤩
Sherfane Rutherford went absolutely crazy with an unbeaten 76 off 42 balls as he single-handedly reduced West Indies to 196/6. Huge knocking sound 🫡
Gudakesh Motie kept England in trouble with 3 big wickets in 4 overs for just 33 runs… pic.twitter.com/ExNa8hbeLQ
— DS Bhatti (@DSCricinfo789) February 11, 2026
This Sherfan Rutherford is playing cricket at a higher level.#ENGvsWI
— auqib (@auqibhabib) February 11, 2026
West Indies beat England by 30 runs
-They beat England 10 years later
-They almost locked up a spot in the Super 8s
– From Sherfan Rutherford to Jason Holder to Gurdakshi Moti Efryon’s contribution for West Indies pic.twitter.com/Od16FLrI7h– The Unknown Memes (@theunknowmemes) February 11, 2026
What exactly made GT trade Shelfin Rutherford to MI? 🤯💀 pic.twitter.com/WMm0nfhZ1Q
— Dhananjay Singh (@Djbhai01) February 11, 2026
Shelphine Rutherford is an absolute beast 💀
Mumbai Indians never disappoint when trading players 🗿#ENGvsWI pic.twitter.com/SkxgP0xKbU— Revenge Seeker (@revengeseekerr) February 11, 2026
Sherfane Rutherford has emerged as an absolute T20 powerhouse of late. He is now a ruthless six-hit force with remarkable consistency.
He was once known as a “hit-or-miss batsman,” but through relentless hard work, he reinvented himself. He can stabilize the innings early on… pic.twitter.com/qpeYkwqO7S
— Ayush Kumar (@AyushKumar26865) February 11, 2026
A brilliant display of spin and Rutherford’s 76 in West Indies’ crucial victory over England!
Shervan Rutherford – 76*(42)
Jason Holder – 33(17)Gudakesh Motion – 4 overs, 3 wickets, 33 runs
Roston Chase – 4 overs, 2 wickets, 29 runs#ENGvsWI #T20World Cup #westINDIES pic.twitter.com/rMxw5gtPte— Arshy (@imArshit) February 11, 2026
West Indies 196/6 beat England 166 by 30 runs
• Sherfan Rutherford 76* (MOTM)
•Jason Holder 33
• Sam Curran 34
• Phil Salt 30
• Gurdakshi Bill 3/33
• Adil Rashid and Jamie Overton (2 each)
WI’s spinning magic seals it! 🔥 #ENGvWI— Akshansh Gupta (@akshanshgupta93) February 11, 2026
Gudakesh Motie, absolutely brilliant! 🔥👏
The accuracy and consistency this guy brings is next level. 💯#T20World Cup 2026 #ENGvsWI #ICCMensT20World Cup #MotieMagic— The CricketKatha (@TheCricketKatha) February 11, 2026
