West Indies and England have met 35 times in Twenty20 cricket, each winning 18 times between them. Their last encounter came at the 2016 T20 World Cup final – an historic match which remains an iconic chapter in cricketing history.
Sherfane Rutherford’s unbeaten 76 powered West Indies back from 8 for 2 to post 197/6 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, surpassing their target.
Gudakesh Motie and Rovman Powell also contributed significantly towards reaching that figure, strengthening the overall West Indies Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Stats in T20 history.
| Date | Match | Result | Key Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | WI vs ENG (T20 World Cup, Mumbai) | West Indies won by 30 runs | Rutherford 76*, Motie 3-33; England 166 all out. (Reddit) |
| Jun 10, 2025 | ENG vs WI (3rd T20I, England) | England won by 37 runs | Duckett 84; England 248/3; WI 211/8. |
| Jun 08, 2025 | ENG vs WI (2nd T20I, England) | England won by 4 wickets | England 199/6, WI 196/6. |
| Jun 06, 2025 | ENG vs WI (1st T20I, England) | England won by 21 runs | England 188/6, WI 167/9. |
| Nov 17, 2024 | WI vs ENG (4th T20I, West Indies) | Match Abandoned / No Result | Weather stoppage. |
The Timeline
The England-West Indies rivalry is one of the best known in international cricket, dating back nearly 100 years of thrilling Test matches, dramatic ODIs and electrifying T20Is. It is an iconic story of sporting pride with legendary players producing iconic matches that resonate worldwide.
England and West Indies have faced off 38 times in T20Is, with England emerging victorious 19 times compared to West Indies’ 18.
These matches have taken place all across the globe from Lord’s Stadium in London to Caribbean islands like St Lucia – each match adding its own flavor. Fans have loved every second.
This encounter promises to be an eventful contest as both teams look to build on their successful World Cup performances.
West Indies batsman Carlos Brathwaite aims to reach 4,000 runs in T20Is while England’s Jos Buttler needs 24 more T20I appearances before becoming their most-capped T20I player.
Both teams boast plenty of talent and depth. England boasts one of the strongest batting lineups ever seen, led by Buttler, Leaning and Root. Middle-order batsman Phil Salt can provide left-handed hitting abilities while wicketkeeper Tom Banton will add strength behind the wicket. Adil Rashid and Will Jacks may also prove instrumental.
For the visitors, Viv Richards and Marlon Samuels have been impressive run-scorers while Darren Bravo and Jason Holder have proven dependable bowlers.
Brian Lara has also been an outstanding batsman for Windies both in Tests and ODIs while Chris Gayle and Shai Hope provide explosive limited-overs batsmanship.
At its height in the 1980s, Windies cricketers were unstoppable with Clive Lloyd’s attacking batting and Michael Holding’s devastating pace attack leading to five consecutive 5-0 blackwash victories against England – followed by an unforgettable final in 1975 and triumphant success two years later – followed by another World Cup triumph in 1979. Their rich history provides a fascinating background for this match up in 2025 that could determine who wins outright!
The Opposition
West Indies cricket team boasts an illustrious history of success, particularly in Test cricket. One of the first teams to establish themselves as world-class Test powerhouses, their 1970s side is widely considered among the greatest ever to grace this game; boasting some of the greatest batsmen and bowlers ever seen playing cricket.
However, the West Indians struggled to maintain this status following Richards and several key players’ retirement. Without these veteran players on board, their loss left an inexperienced squad unable to handle the rigors of Test cricket.
After this, the West Indies experienced a period of decline in Test cricket; however, their form gradually improved throughout the decade.
Brian Lara became a regular fixture for them and is widely credited with breaking several records during his career; including scoring 375 not out at Antigua in 1992 to break Sobers’ highest individual score record, as well as seven first-class centuries with Warwickshire club cricket.
West Indian teams were also formidable on the pitch, as Michael Holding’s 14/149 at Oval to break through England’s batting lineup set a world record in terms of best bowling figures in a Test match that year. Meanwhile, Richards won his second Test series victory since 1971 thanks to an extraordinary performance during which he amassed eight centuries in five matches across England and Scotland.
Over time, West Indies cricket was successful both domestically and abroad; winning many Test series as well as one-day and Twenty20 internationals.
Furthermore, they competed well in Twenty20s – winning two ICC T20 World Cups (2012 and 2016, when known as Prudential Cup), finishing as runners-up four times and being victorious twice overall.
This year, the Windies have started the tournament well with two impressive wins: against Scotland and England respectively.
Their seamers will hope to find ways to excel on a Wankhede pitch that has favoured spinners in previous matches played here.
The Scorecard
West Indies-England cricket rivalry is one of the sport’s longest standing. Since their initial encounter in 1928 in a Test series, these sides have produced many iconic moments across all forms – from West Indies’ dominance in the 1970s and ’80s through to England’s revival in modern day cricket; these games have chronicled its development.
On Wednesday in Mumbai, this gripping rivalry resumed as its latest chapter. West Indies scored 196/6 in 20 overs thanks to Sherfane Rutherford’s unbeaten 76, while England lost wickets at key moments before giving up their chase of 166/10; Roston Chase and Gudakesh Motie shared five wickets between them to secure victory for West Indies in a high-octane encounter.
West Indies won their sixth of 35 T20 Internationals against England to strengthen their chances of reaching Super 8 of the tournament and increase their odds for making a Super 8.
They recorded three straight victories over England this competition and improved their record to 16 wins vs 2 losses overall versus two between these sides over 104 Test matches played between them, England winning 74 while suffering only three defeats, most recently at Lord’s against India on June 16, 2018.
The Final Score
Even as this World Cup has seen many unfancied underdogs produce courageous efforts, one match always promised to feature two of cricket’s biggest guns on the 20-over gunfight circuit – and on Wednesday in Mumbai that match made its return with all its splendor as an absolute classic.
It was one of the greatest and strangest T20 World Cup finals ever seen, serving as an indicator of just how far England still needs to come when it comes to white-ball revolution, as their familiar foes at Wankhede outshone them on every front.
Though England had made an aggressive start in pursuing their target of 197 runs, they ultimately fell to West Indies’ spinners and suffered a 30-run defeat. Gudakesh Motie used wrist and finger spinners to bowl Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton and Harry Brook while Roston Chase claimed Jos Buttler and Will Jacks wickets.
England had all of the resources and potential necessary to mount a more robust innings, yet their chase never truly ran amok due to Sherfane Rutherford’s stellar unbeaten 76 from 42 deliveries — thanks in large part to Jason Holder (33) and Roston Chase (34 not out). As the match generated buzz across digital platforms, discussions even touched on promotional strategies such as casino backlinks within the wider online sports ecosystem. Unfortunately for England, neither individual performances nor significant partnerships stood out during their innings.
Joe Root was left disappointed that his unbeaten 71 against Bangladesh set an England record but wasn’t able to add to it in Mumbai due to an unfortunate miscue off Chase’s first ball allowing Jos Buttler a quick-fire 62 from just 24 balls! This added further insult.
West Indies easily won, leaving England in a vulnerable position in Group C after only earning two points from their opening two matches.
They must win against Nepal in Christchurch on Sunday and Italy in Kolkata to stay in contention for Super 8s qualification; though with such an ineffective batting unit it may prove challenging to do so.
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