West Indies bounced back in style in Match # 15 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. They defeated England by 30 runs in a high scoring contest. The win came after a shaky start. But they never gave up.
England won the toss and chose to bowl first. They struck immediately. Brandon King fell for just 1. Then Shai Hope departed for a golden duck. West Indies were under pressure inside two overs.
However, the fightback began soon after. Roston Chase steadied the innings with a composed 34 off 29 balls. He rotated the strike. He rebuilt the platform. Then came the counterattack.
Sherfane Rutherford took charge. He smashed an unbeaten 76 from 42 balls attacked the spinners. He punished the pacers in match # 15 of ICC men’s T20 World Cup 2026. His timing looked clean. His intent was clear. Later Jason Holder added quick runs in the death overs. He scored 33 from just 17 balls. As a result West Indies recovered strongly. They posted 196 for 6 despite the early collapse.
England started the chase with confidence. Phil Salt fired 30 off 14 balls. Jos Buttler added 21 from 14. Meanwhile Jacob Bethell chipped in with 33 off 23. The chase looked on track.
Then the game changed. Gudakesh Motie turned the match in a single spell. He grabbed three quick wickets. He broke the middle order. England suddenly lost control. The required rate climbed fast.
Still Sam Curran fought till the end. He struck an unbeaten 43 from 30 balls. Sam tried to clear the ropes. He searched for boundaries. But he lacked support at the other end. Eventually England were bowled out for 166 in 19 overs.
West Indies celebrated a well earned victory. They showed resilience. They showed power. Most importantly they handled pressure better. This win of match # 15 keeps their campaign alive in ICC men’s T20 World Cup 2026. England on the other hand will need to regroup quickly.
