ENG vs WI: “This result means a lot for us” – Rutherford after match-winning knock

Sherfane Rutherford (PC: X)

Sherfane Rutherford played a match-winning knock for West Indies as they secured a strong 30-run win over England on February 11 in Mumbai. He helped West Indies register their second consecutive win in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

After losing their opener early, Rutherford hammered an unbeaten 76 off 42 balls, including two fours and seven sixes at a strike rate of 180.95. His stunning knock guided West Indies to a strong total of 196.
Rutherford was named the Player of the Match for his contribution.

Reflecting on his performance during the post-match presentation, he said, “First of all, I want to thank God for this opportunity, you know, playing in the biggest stage. My finger is good, and hopefully I’ll be fit for the next game. I think one of the biggest challenges was Adil Rashid. In our meetings, we knew he was going to be the toughest bowler for us. So for me, it was important to try and keep him out of the game, keep rotating the strike, build a partnership, and back ourselves to make up for it at the end.”

Speaking about his preparation and mindset, he added, “Yeah, definitely. I’ve been putting in a lot of work coming into the World Cup. For me, once I trust my process and read the situation, I know that once l’m in, I can always score at the end. So it was important to have a clear mind and play more in time.I think we were probably about 10 runs short. With England batting, we know how powerful they are. But I think the guys really stood up tonight and bowled well, so credit to them. This result means a lot for us.”

In reply, England were bowled out for 166 in 19 overs. Gudakesh Motie was the pick of the bowlers, claiming three crucial wickets for West Indies.

West Indies will next face Nepal on February 15 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

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