Date: February 2025
Match: England vs West Indies, 2nd T20I
Result: West Indies won by 30 runs
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
A Night of Power Hitting and Spinners’ Magic
If you missed this match, you missed a proper Caribbean party with the bat followed by a clinical bowling display that left England stunned in their own backyard.
West Indies posted 196/6 batting first. England, despite a fighting knock from Sam Curran, were bowled out for 166 in 19 overs.
Let me break down exactly how this match unfolded – the big hits, the wickets, and the moments that changed the game.
West Indies Innings: Rutherford and Holder Go Berserk
When your captain gets out for a duck and you lose two wickets inside 2 overs, 196 feels like a miracle. But that’s West Indies cricket for you.
Top Performers – West Indies Batting
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherfane Rutherford | 76* | 42 | 2 | 7 | 180.95 |
| Jason Holder | 33 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 194.12 |
| Roston Chase | 34 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 117.24 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 23 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 191.67 |
Sherfane Rutherford played the innings of his life. Not out 76 off just 42 balls. Seven massive sixes. Clean striking. This wasn’t just power – it was smart batting. He rotated strike early, then exploded at the death.
Jason Holder reminded everyone why he’s one of the most underrated T20 hitters. 33 off 17 with four sixes. At one point, England had no answer.
The Turning Point
West Indies were 77/4 in the 10th over. England were on top. Then Rutherford and Powell added 51 off 29 balls. After Powell fell, Holder walked in and smashed 61 runs with Rutherford in just 32 balls.
19th over from Jamie Overton: 20 runs.
20th over from Jofra Archer: 18 runs.
England leaked 71 runs in the last 5 overs.
Bowling Analysis – England
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adil Rashid | 4 | 16 | 2 | 4.00 |
| Jamie Overton | 4 | 33 | 2 | 8.20 |
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 48 | 1 | 12.00 |
| Sam Curran | 3 | 36 | 1 | 12.00 |
Adil Rashid was brilliant. 4 overs, just 16 runs, two wickets. But he got zero support from the other end. Archer and Curran both went for 12 an over. Will Jacks was taken apart for 32 in 2 overs.
England missed a trick by not bowling Rashid earlier. By the time he came on, Rutherford was already seeing it like a beach ball.
Also read: Sherfane Rutherford 76 Leads Windies to 30-Run Win vs England | T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights
England Innings: Motie Spins a Web
Chasing 197, England needed a flying start. They got one – 38 in 3.2 overs. Then came Gudakesh Motie.
Top Performers – England Batting
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Curran | 43* | 30 | 3 | 2 | 143.33 |
| Jacob Bethell | 33 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 143.48 |
| Phil Salt | 30 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 214.29 |
Sam Curran fought alone. 43 not out off 30 balls. Nobody stayed with him. He kept striking, kept running, kept believing. But wickets tumbled at the other end like dominoes.
Motie Magic
Gudakesh Motie: 4 overs, 33 runs, 3 wickets.
Left-arm orthodox. Simple action. Deadly accuracy.
He trapped Bethell, removed Banton caught at deep mid-wicket, then took a stunning caught-and-bowled to send back skipper Harry Brook. Three massive wickets. Match turned on its head.
Roston Chase chipped in with 2 wickets for 29 runs. His off-spin was too tight for Will Jacks and Jos Buttler, who both fell trying to break free.
The Collapse
| Score | Wicket | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 74/2 → 85/3 | Banton | 7.6 |
| 90/4 | Bethell | 9.3 |
| 131/5 | Brook | 13.5 |
| 134/6 | Jacks | 14.4 |
| 141/7 | Overton | 15.6 |
| 151/8 | Archer | 17.2 |
| 161/9 | Dawson | 18.3 |
| 166/10 | Rashid | 18.6 |
From 74/2 to all out for 166. That’s T20 cricket. That’s West Indies cricket.
Key Moments That Decided The Match
1. Rutherford’s Survival
He came in at 55/3, watched Hetmyer go hard, then anchored the innings. No panic. Just pure belief.
2. Jason Holder’s Cameo
England thought they were restricting West Indies to 170. Holder had other plans. Four sixes in 17 balls. Game changed.
3. Motie’s Triple Strike
Three wickets in the middle overs. England went from cruising to crumbling. Motie didn’t spin it square. He just hit the right length, over and over.
4. Adil Rashid vs The Rest
England’s best bowler gave away just 4 runs per over. His teammates gave away 12 per over. You can’t win matches with that gap.
What This Match Means
For West Indies – This is a statement. They don’t always get it right in T20s, but when they do, they’re box office. Rutherford and Holder with the bat. Motie with the ball. This team has match-winners.
For England – Alarm bells. Jofra Archer looked rusty. The middle order looks fragile. And bowling only 4 overs of Rashid while part-timers leak runs? That needs fixing.