This was sweet revenge for West Indies at the same venue where they beat England in the 2016 T20 World Cup final with Carlos Brathwaite's four consecutive sixes.
🏏 Sherfane Rutherford 76 Runs Masterclass
After winning the toss and choosing to bat, West Indies got off to a steady start before Sherfane Rutherford unleashed absolute carnage in the middle and death overs.
Rutherford came to the crease at 89 for 3 in the 11th over and immediately took charge. He smashed 76 runs off 42 balls with 7 massive sixes and 2 fours, playing one of the great T20 World Cup innings.
His assault was particularly brutal against England's spinners. Adil Rashid went for 47 runs in his 4 overs, while Liam Livingstone conceded 41 in 3 overs as Rutherford danced down the track repeatedly.
Sherfane Rutherford innings:
- 76 runs off 42 balls
- 7 sixes, 2 fours
- Strike rate: 180.95
- 50 reached in 26 balls
Rutherford remained unbeaten as West Indies posted 196 for 6 in their 20 overs.
💥 Nicholas Pooran-Rutherford Partnership 112 Runs
The match-winning partnership came between Nicholas Pooran (48 off 32) and Rutherford, who added 112 runs in just 53 balls for the 4th wicket.
Pooran provided the perfect support, playing the anchor role while Rutherford destroyed England's bowling. Their partnership is now the 3rd highest for West Indies in T20 World Cup history.
Pooran struck 5 fours and 2 sixes before falling to Jofra Archer in the 18th over, but by then the damage was done.
🏴 England's Horror Chase
Chasing 197, England needed a strong start. They didn't get one.
Akeal Hosein struck immediately, dismissing Phil Salt for just 4 runs in the 2nd over. Jos Buttler followed for 11, caught brilliantly by Andre Russell at deep midwicket.
When Harry Brook fell for 18 to Romario Shepherd, England were reeling at 43 for 3 after 6 overs.
🌀 Gudakesh Motie 3 Wickets Destroys Middle Order
This is where Gudakesh Motie turned the match completely in West Indies' favor.
The left-arm spinner was introduced in the 7th over and immediately got Ben Duckett (23) caught at long-on. Motie then dismissed Jacob Bethell (8) and Liam Livingstone (12) in quick succession.
England collapsed from 68 for 3 to 89 for 6 in the space of 3 overs, and the chase was effectively over.
Gudakesh Motie figures:
- 3 wickets for 24 runs
- 4 overs bowled
- Economy rate: 6.00
Motie was named joint Player of the Match along with Sherfane Rutherford.
🎯 Roston Chase 2 Wickets Finishes Job
While Motie destroyed the middle order, Roston Chase cleaned up the tail with 2 wickets for 28 runs.
Chase dismissed Will Jacks (21) and Jofra Archer (5) to ensure England had no way back.
West Indies bowling figures:
- Gudakesh Motie: 4-0-24-3
- Roston Chase: 4-0-28-2
- Akeal Hosein: 4-0-33-2
- Romario Shepherd: 3-0-29-1
- Andre Russell: 4-0-34-1
💪 Sam Curran Lone Fighter
England's only resistance came from Sam Curran, who fought bravely with an unbeaten 43 off 30 balls.
Curran struck 3 fours and 2 sixes, trying desperately to keep England in the hunt, but he ran out of partners.
When Adil Rashid was dismissed by Chase in the 18th over, England's chase ended at 166 all out in 18.3 overs.
Final Score:
West Indies: 196/6 (20 overs)
England: 166 all out (18.3 overs)
Result: West Indies won by 30 runs
😤 Wankhede Repeat - 2016 Revenge
This victory was extra sweet for West Indies fans. The last time these two teams met at Wankhede Stadium in a T20 World Cup was the 2016 final, where Carlos Brathwaite hit four consecutive sixes off Ben Stokes to win the title.
Today, different heroes but the same result: West Indies beating England at the iconic Mumbai venue.
Captain Rovman Powell said after the match: "Wankhede has special memories for us. We wanted to continue that winning tradition here."
📊 Match Stats
Highest Score: Sherfane Rutherford 76* (WI)
Best Bowling: Gudakesh Motie 3/24 (WI)
Most Sixes: Sherfane Rutherford 7
Partnership: Pooran-Rutherford 112 runs (3rd highest for WI in T20 WC)
West Indies' second win moves them to 4 points in Group C.
📈 Group C Updated Table
Group C Standings:
- West Indies - 4 points (+1.234 NRR) ⬆️
- England - 2 points (+0.567 NRR)
- Scotland - 2 points (-0.234 NRR)
- Nepal - 0 points (-0.890 NRR)
- Italy - 0 points (-1.345 NRR)
⚠️ Warning Signs for England
This is England's second collapse at Wankhede in this World Cup. Earlier, they nearly lost to Nepal before Sam Curran's final over heroics.
Concerns:
- Middle-order collapse (6 wickets for 21 runs)
- Spinners ineffective (Rashid 0/47, Livingstone 0/41)
- Dropped catches (3 drops cost 40+ runs)
- Over-reliance on Sam Curran
Captain Harry Brook is under pressure after back-to-back scares.
⏭️ What's Next
West Indies face Nepal on February 13 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. With momentum high, they'll be favorites.
England take on Scotland on February 14 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. After two poor performances here, they'll want to avoid another upset.
For West Indies, this win proves they're genuine title contenders. Their spin trio of Motie, Chase, and Hosein took 7 wickets and could trouble any batting lineup in the tournament.
The Caribbean party continues. England's World Cup dream is wobbling.
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