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West Indies delivered the first major upset of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, defeating two-time champions England by 30 runs, in a thrilling Group C encounter at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday (February 11).
The Windies posted a commanding 196/6 before their spinners dismantled England's chase, restricting them to 166 all out in 19 overs. This result sends shockwaves through the tournament, as pre-match favourites England suffered an early stumble.
West Indies set a daunting target
After England captain Harry Brook won the toss and elected to field, West Indies openers Brandon King and Shai Hope provided a solid start. Despite early wickets, Sherfane Rutherford stole the show with a blistering middle-order knock, powering West Indies to a strong total. Rutherford's aggressive batting, combined with contributions from Rovman Powell and others, saw the Caribbean side reach 196/6.
England's bowlers struggled to contain the late surge, with Sam Curran and Jamie Overton picking up key wickets but unable to stem the flow of runs on a batting-friendly pitch.
England's chase crumbles under spin pressure
Chasing 197, England got off to a promising start with Phil Salt and Jos Buttler, but the West Indies spinners turned the game on its head. Gudakesh Motie led the charge with three wickets, while Roston Chase claimed two and Akeal Hosein one. The spin trio choked the England middle order, causing regular fall of wickets. Harry Brook's side lost momentum quickly, slipping to positions like 90/4 and later struggling despite a fighting knock from Sam Curran (43 off 30 balls, including some big sixes). Shamar Joseph sealed the victory with late strikes, including the final wicket of Adil Rashid.
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