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Sports · 11 February 2026

West Indies hand England a 30-run defeat in crucial T20 World Cup clash

West Indies hand England a 30-run defeat in crucial T20 World Cup clash

England suffered a major setback in their T20 World Cup campaign after losing by 30 runs to West Indies in a Group C encounter at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. West Indies posted a strong 196/6, powered by Sherfane Rutherford’s explosive unbeaten 76. England began the chase positively but lost wickets at regular intervals as the Windies spinners tightened the grip. England were eventually bowled out for 166 in 19 overs, leaving their qualification hopes under pressure in the group stage.

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