At this matchup between two T20 powerhouses, expectations are sky high. Ten years have passed since Chris Gayle scored an outstanding century to lead West Indies to victory at T20 World Cup Kolkata, which became legendary.
Gudakesh Motie changed England’s line-up by dropping Jacob Bethell and Tom Banton while Roston Chase trapped Harry Brook leg before for 136 for 7. To add insult to injury, Jofra Archer caused further havoc by skipping past Sherfane Rutherford without even looking.
Last 5 Matches Between England vs West Indies
| Date | Format | Scorecard | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | T20 World Cup | England 166/10 vs West Indies 196/6 | West Indies won by 30 runs |
| 10 Jun 2025 | T20I | England 248/3 vs West Indies 211/8 | England won by 37 runs |
| 08 Jun 2025 | T20I | England 199/6 vs West Indies 196/6 | England won by 4 wickets |
| 06 Jun 2025 | T20I | England 188/6 vs West Indies 167/9 | England won by 21 runs |
| 17 Nov 2024 | T20I | West Indies 44/0 vs England | Match abandoned (rain) |
England dominated the 2025 T20I series by winning all three completed matches, while West Indies bounced back with a strong victory in the 2026 T20 World Cup clash.
Key Highlights
- Sherfane Rutherford scored 76 and led West Indies to a 30-run World Cup victory in 2026.
- Ben Duckett starred with 84 runs in England’s highest total (248/3).
- England won the 2025 T20 series with aggressive batting and consistent bowling performances.
Match Timeline
England vs West Indies is an epic rivalry that spans generations, formats, and cricket traditions – it ebbs and flows over time and space like an ocean wave. This timeline attempts to capture this remarkable rivalry by showing you key moments such as early Test battles to thrilling T20 battles today.
Evin Lewis pulled Brydon Carse to mid-wicket and Brandon King drove Matthew Potts for six into point in the first powerplay as the Windies raced to 50-1 before rain cut short their innings. Jofra Archer and Roston Chase fell soon after in the second powerplay; with Chase mistiming his pull off Motie to be caught at long-on as England found its form with bat.
Sherfane Rutherford’s unbeaten 74 from 42 balls provided England a much-needed respite, yet their innings was ultimately destroyed as Gudakesh Motie (3-33) and Roston Chase (2-40) bowled brilliantly for the Windies spinners – new captain Harry Brook’s side now have an uphill task trying to secure series victory on the final day at Chester-le-Street.
Match Standing
England suffered an embarrassing 30-run defeat against West Indies at the World T20 tournament in Mumbai after they were taken apart by their bowlers. Sherfane Rutherford led their efforts with 74 off 42 deliveries and Roston Chase made 34 from 17 balls as the Windies posted 196-6 from their 40 overs. Meanwhile England batsmen struggled throughout and frequently lost wickets – Jofra Archer’s one over cost 48 runs while Sam Curran claimed one victim cost 36 runs over three overs.
Liam Dawson made history when he took four wickets during a T20 international.
Head to Head Record Across All Formats
England and West Indies have one of the longest standing rivalries in international cricket, from early Test matches to explosive Twenty20 encounters today. From Test match battles between these nations to T20 conflagrations today, their history is long and complicated. This England vs West Indies timeline highlights how power has shifted over the years but also highlights one constant: this rivalry never remains predictable; instead it evolves and shifts with each format telling its own unique tale.
Note: ESPNCricinfo provides T+W and T+L values which indicate matches tied and won/lost in a tiebreaker, respectively. Win percentages exclude no-result matches and count ties as half wins; last updated 1 July 2024.
Test results do not include matches from the ICC T20 World Cup and ODIs played at neutral venues, although T+W and T+L may indicate a game being tied and won/lost without reaching an outcome.
Best batting performer of England vs West Indies
| Player | Team | Runs | Best Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Root | England | 1800+ | 226 |
| Alastair Cook | England | 1600+ | 294 |
| Gordon Greenidge | West Indies | 1500+ | 214 |
| Brian Lara | West Indies | 1400+ | 400* |
| Viv Richards | West Indies | 1300+ | 291 |
Performance Analysis
- Joe Root has been one of England’s most consistent run-scorers against West Indies across formats.
- Alastair Cook produced several marathon innings and dominated in Test matches.
- Brian Lara delivered some of the greatest innings in cricket history against England.
- Viv Richards was known for his aggressive batting and match-winning performances.
Key Insight
Joe Root leads among modern-era batters for consistency, while Brian Lara and Viv Richards produced some of the most memorable innings in the England vs West Indies rivalry.
Best Bowling Performers of England vs West Indies Cricket History
| Player | Team | Wickets | Best Bowling Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Anderson | England | 80+ | 7/42 |
| Stuart Broad | England | 70+ | 6/31 |
| Courtney Walsh | West Indies | 65+ | 6/61 |
| Curtly Ambrose | West Indies | 60+ | 8/45 |
| Malcolm Marshall | West Indies | 50+ | 7/22 |
Performance Analysis
- James Anderson is one of the highest wicket-takers in England vs West Indies history, especially in Test cricket.
- Stuart Broad consistently troubled West Indies with swing and seam movement.
- Curtly Ambrose delivered some of the most dominant bowling spells in this rivalry.
- Malcolm Marshall and Courtney Walsh formed one of cricket’s most feared pace attacks.
Key Insight
Among all bowlers in England vs West Indies history, James Anderson stands out for overall wickets, while Curtly Ambrose produced some of the most destructive bowling performances.
Historic Records and Milestones in ENG vs WI Matches
Over the years, England vs West Indies matches have set numerous historic records, from Test cricket to limited overs formats. One such feat was England scoring 400 runs in both innings of a Test match for the first time ever; Harry Brook and Joe Root played pivotal roles in reaching this landmark achievement.
Trent Bridge hosted a record 46 sixes, the highest total for any Test match batting side ever in Test history and surpassing Australia versus South Africa’s T20 total of 37 sixes scored back in 2006. Jos Buttler hit an astonishing 12 sixes during his remarkable 150-run innings off just 77 balls. It marked an extraordinary display from both bat and ball at Trent Bridge that no other contest can match in terms of total runs scored with fours and sixes combined in history – but also achieved its own record total!
England were in contention for another World T20 title at South Africa but fell short against New Zealand. Jos Buttler led with 269 runs while Adil Rashid claimed 9 wickets as England’s best bowler.
Chris Gayle ensured the Windies secured their fourth title of this tournament with an unstoppable 162 off 97 balls – marking his 57th ODI century and getting him closer to 10,000 runs scored this format. Ashley Nurse and Carlos Brathwaite played their parts as part of Chris Gayle’s ‘Chris Gayle storm’ that helped Windies beat England by 29 runs in Grenada, as well as setting numerous milestones and record books ablaze during this historic encounter.
Memorable Matches and Key Moments
England vs West Indies cricket history has been marked by several key moments and matches that have set these two teams apart, from extraordinary Test match finishes to last-ball thrillers; some of the greatest moments in Test cricket have taken place between these teams.
At Kensington Oval, two remarkable teams came together in an unprecedented tie Test match that set a historical precedent. West Indies all out for just 233 runs – Curtly Ambrose took 6 for 74 to give Australia hope of victory but two quick wickets late on handed it back to West Indies ensuring it ended as a tie!
Carlos Brathwaite’s iconic innings in which he hit four successive sixes during the final over of a World Twenty20 match between England and Windies at Chester-le-Street is one of the defining moments in T20 cricket history. When Brathwaite came to bat at 107-6 down for the Windies side, his extraordinary batting display helped them secure one of the greatest victories ever witnessed by T20 cricket – forever cemented in history!
England’s batting has been one of their strengths throughout this series against the Windies, but their bowling proved their Achilles’ heel in this game. While Jofra Archer and Sam Curran each managed one wicket each, they struggled to contain Sherfane Rutherford’s powerful 74 to save England from suffering a 3-0 defeat and remain second place in their group.
