Sherfane Rutherford scored a quick fifty off 29 balls, leading West Indies to recover from a shaky start and reach 196/6 in 20 overs against England in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match. Despite early setbacks, Rutherford’s unbeaten 76 off 42 balls, supported by Chase (34) and Holder (33), set a formidable target for England.
Facing a tough pitch with some assistance for bowlers, England, after electing to field, made a solid start with early wickets by Archer and Curran. West Indies struggled at 8/2 before Rutherford’s explosive innings turned the game around, building crucial partnerships to push the score higher.
Rutherford’s aggressive batting, including sixes off Archer, Jacks, Overton, and Dawson, propelled West Indies towards a competitive total. Alongside Holder, who contributed 33 off 17 balls, Rutherford added 61 runs for the sixth wicket, finishing strongly with a flurry of boundaries and sixes.
Adil Rashid stood out for England with figures of 2-16, while Overton also took two wickets. Despite a few hiccups, West Indies managed to post a challenging total, setting up an intriguing contest against England in the T20 World Cup.
