ENG vs WI WC 2026: West Indies created history by defeating England by 30 runs in T20 World Cup…Hope raised for Nepal too

Sports : The date of 11th February in the T20 World Cup 2026 has been recorded as a very exciting and unforgettable chapter in the history of cricket. West Indies registered a big victory by defeating defending champions England at the famous Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. On the other hand, South Africa entered the Super-8 by winning the double super over battle against Afghanistan. The results of these matches not only spoiled the equation of big teams but also raised a new ray of hope for an emerging country like Nepal.

Rutherford’s stormy batting

Let us tell you that on the flat pitch of Wankhede Stadium, West Indies batsmen scored a huge score of 196 runs by hitting fours and sixes. The real hero of this explosive inning was Sherfane Rutherford who played an incredible inning of 76 unbeaten runs facing only 42 balls. Along with him, Jason Holder made 33 runs and Roston Chase made important contributions of 34 runs, putting the team in a strong position. Rutherford’s unmatched and clean hitting left the English bowlers completely helpless as they ran around the field. His innings had given West Indies the upper hand in the initial hours of the match.

deadly web of spinners

Chasing the tough target of 197 runs, England made a fast start, but the West Indies spinners turned the tide of the match. Gudakesh Moti trapped him in his spin and took 3 important wickets and controlled the run rate. Roston Chase achieved two important successes. England’s experienced team could not withstand the pressure and were reduced to just 166 runs in 19 overs. Akil Hussain and Shamar Joseph also completely ensured the victory of the Windies by taking one wicket each. England’s middle order had no concrete answer to the mysterious balls of these spinners.

South Africa’s breathtaking victory

In another match, a hair-raising battle was seen between South Africa and Afghanistan. Due to the score of both the teams being equal, the match went to Super Over and there was no result there either. Ultimately, for the first time in history, a double super over was played on the World Cup stage, where South Africa won. The Proteas players showed excellent mental strength in tense moments, which gave them the reward of reaching the next round of the tournament and securing their place in the Super-8. This thrilling victory proved that South Africa can win the match in any situation.

Difficulties increased for England

After this shameful defeat against West Indies, England’s net run rate has fallen badly to -0.650. Now the defending champions are struggling at the third position in the points table, while Scotland is at the second position. Now every match has become ‘do or die’ for England and they will have to depend on the results of other teams. It will be a big challenge for England captain Jos Buttler to keep the morale of the team high as time is slipping away from his hands. If the team does not win the next matches by a big margin, their journey will end.

Nepal has a golden opportunity

England’s defeat has unexpectedly opened the way for Nepal to Super-8. Nepal still has three more important matches to play and according to the current equations, they have a great chance to qualify. Nepal’s next match is against Italy on 12th February, by winning which they can move up in the points table. Nepalese cricket fans are now expecting a big upset from their team. If Nepal plays with discipline in their upcoming matches, they can definitely surprise the world. This World Cup is proving that any small team can turn the tables at any time in T20 cricket.