West Indies Innings
Batting first, West Indies posted an impressive 196/6 in 20 overs despite losing early wickets. Sherfane Rutherford played a match-defining knock of 76 off 42 balls*, while Jason Holder added a quick 33 off 17 to boost the total in the death overs. Roston Chase also contributed a steady 34, helping the team recover after a shaky start.
England’s bowlers struggled to control the scoring rate, although Adil Rashid and Jamie Overton picked up two wickets each to slow the momentum in the middle overs.
England Chase
Chasing 197, England began aggressively with Phil Salt (30) and Jos Buttler (21), but regular wickets prevented them from building long partnerships. Sam Curran fought hard with 43 off 30 balls*, yet England were eventually bowled out for 166 in 19 overs, falling short by 30 runs.
Gudakesh Motie starred with the ball, claiming 3 wickets, while Roston Chase added two crucial breakthroughs to keep England under pressure throughout the chase.
Key Turning Points
- Rutherford’s unbeaten 76 anchored West Indies to a near-200 total after early setbacks.
- Holder’s late cameo accelerated the scoring in the final overs.
- Regular wickets during England’s chase stopped momentum despite a quick start.
Match Summary
A powerful middle-order performance with the bat followed by disciplined bowling helped West Indies secure a convincing 30-run victory, strengthening their position in Group C of the tournament.