The electric atmosphere of Mumbai’s Wankhede stadium played host to a Caribbean masterclass on Wednesday. West India opposite square England A high-stakes encounter in Group C. In the 15th match ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026the narrative of the night was written in sheer force and tactical fortitude. Although the English bowling attack started with clinical precision, they eventually found themselves at the mercy of a brutal counter-attack that changed the momentum of the tournament.
Sherfane Rutherford lights up the T20 World Cup 2026 with a brutal attack on England
It belonged to the headliner of the night Shefane RutherfordHis unbeaten 42 from 76 turned an uncertain situation into a position of absolute dominance. Rutherford, who came in when West Indies struggled to find a rhythm, played two and a half innings, first steadying the ship before launching a calculated riot against the English seamen.
Rutherford’s knock was a highlight reel of modern T20 batting with 2 fours and 9 powerful sixes. He reached his half-century off just 29 balls and signaled a change of gears that left the English captain scrambling for answers. His ability to manipulate the pitch and clear the ropes with ease reminded the world why West Indies remain the most dangerous side in the shortest format. Be it lofting Will Jacks over a long period of time or to punish Jofra Archer‘s pace, Rutherford was inactive, ending with a strike rate of 180.95.
Shefane Ruth-less! 🔥
Sherfane Rutherford brings up his fifty and will look to finish the West Indian innings on a high! 💥
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West Indies are posting a huge total against England
The road to a total of 196/6 was not smooth sailing. The match started with a shock as the West Indian system Jofra Archer and Sam Curran The top order was dismantled within the first two overs. Shai Umid went for a duck, immediately followed Brandon KingTo rock the Windies at 8/2.
It started with recovery Shimron HetmyerWith a quickfire 23, he injected much-needed energy and helped the team reach 54/3 by the end of the Powerplay. However, the fights in the middle were a knockdown fight. Adil Rashid He was the standout performer for England, stifling the scoring with figures of 2/16 and sweeping the set. Roston Chase (34) via a successful LBW shout that survived a DRS challenge.
The momentum swung steadily in the second half of the innings. after Rovman Powell fell to 14, Jason Holder Joined Rutherford to provide the final shot. Holder’s cameo of 17 off 33 balls was instrumental as the duo shared a 50-run partnership in just 26 deliveries. Despite Jamie Overton picking up two late wickets, the damage was done. West Indies plundered 69 runs in the last five overs, setting England a daunting target of 197 on a surface that began to favor the bold.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
Sherfane Rutherford recorded the highest T20I score 🔥#cricket #ENGvWI #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/zJC7a1VNtC
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 11, 2026
SHERFANE RUTHERFORD SCORES 76 OFF 42 BALLS.
– 2 fours and 7 sixes, pure dominance. pic.twitter.com/4NYVtDz7wz
— ADU (@cricfootadnan) February 11, 2026
Sherfane Rutherford scores a decisive strike against England 🔥🔥
76 discount 42 (2 4 and 7 6) 🔥🔥
He will be playing at the same venue in 45 days…looking forward to the fireworks @mipaltan 🥵💥
pic.twitter.com/GfbgYZ4cFA— RAtrovert🗡️🩸 (@ratrovert26) February 11, 2026
Half-century for Sherfane Rutherford at the Wankhede in just 29 balls against England! 🔥
And in just a few weeks, he will return to the same place, that time in a different form 💙#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/2SFWWnbHJB
— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) February 11, 2026
Shefane Rutherford is an absolute beast. The power it creates is unreal. Cleaning the ground at the Wankhede may become routine for him. Start the IPL. pic.twitter.com/WoLAavC0Xc
— RATNISH (@LoyalSachinFan) February 11, 2026
SHERPHANE RUTHERFORD 🥶
– A batsman to remember, he has been a beast in T20s, reigning for both franchise and country this year.
76* off just 42 balls including 2 fours and 7 sixes. pic.twitter.com/teUoyBdS3N
– Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 11, 2026
