West Indies Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Match Scorecard
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The West Indies vs England rivalry burns hotter than ever a saga of colonial defiance, calypso brilliance, bone-rattling pace terror, Lara’s magic, Brathwaite’s sixes, Holder’s grit, and Stokes’ Bazball fury. From 1928’s uneasy first clashes to the 2025 whitewash and 2026’s Mumbai thriller, every ball carries history, pride, aggression, and unbreakable passion.
Latest Matches
Tournament
Venue
Date
Toss
England Score
West Indies Score
Result
Series
Player of the Match
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Feb 11, 2026
England (field)
166 (19)
196/6 (20)
West Indies won by 30 runs
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Sherfane Rutherford (WI) – 76 off 42 in a blistering knock
Bilateral T20I
The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Jun 10, 2025
West Indies (field)
248/3 (20)
211 (20)
England won by 37 runs
West Indies tour of England 2025
Ben Duckett (ENG) – 84 off 46, powering England’s second-highest T20 total
Bilateral T20I
County Ground, Bristol
Jun 8, 2025
England (field)
199/6 (18.3)
196/6 (20)
England won by 4 wickets
West Indies tour of England 2025
Luke Wood (ENG) – 2/25, crucial in restricting WI despite a strong start
Bilateral T20I
Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Jun 6, 2025
England (bat)
188/6 (20)
167/9 (20)
England won by 21 runs
West Indies tour of England 2025
Liam Dawson (ENG) – Key all-round show in a gritty defense
Bilateral ODI
The Oval, London
Jun 3, 2025
England (field)
252/3 (39.4)
251/9 (50)
England won by 7 wickets
West Indies tour of England 2025
Jamie Smith (ENG) – 64 off 28, turning the chase into a romp
Bilateral ODI
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Jun 1, 2025
England (field)
252/3 (29.4)
251/9 (50)
England won by 7 wickets
West Indies tour of England 2025
Joe Root (ENG) – Steady innings anchoring a lightning chase
Bilateral ODI
Edgbaston, Birmingham
May 29, 2025
West Indies (field)
400/8 (50)
162 (26.2)
England won by 238 runs
West Indies tour of England 2025
Jacob Bethell (ENG) – 82 off 53, demolishing WI in a record-breaking total
Bilateral T20I
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet
Nov 17, 2024
England (field)
No score
44/0 (5)
No result
England tour of West Indies 2024/25
N/A
Bilateral T20I
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet
Nov 16, 2024
West Indies (field)
218/5 (20)
221/5 (19)
West Indies won by 5 wickets
England tour of West Indies 2024/25
Shai Hope (WI) – Explosive batting sealing a high-scoring thriller
Gudakesh Motie (WI) – Spin wizardry collapsing England
Most Memorable Matches in West Indies vs England Cricket History
Year
Format
Venue
Result
Key Highlights
Why Memorable
1930
Test
Bourda, Georgetown
West Indies won by 289 runs
Clifford Roach’s 209 (first WI Test double-century); George Headley 114 & 112; WI 286 & 472/6d vs ENG 145 & 324
Marked WI’s first Test win ever, signaling their rise from underdogs; Roach’s knock was a catalyst for Caribbean cricket pride.
1950
Test
Lord’s, London
West Indies won by 326 runs
Sonny Ramadhin (11/152) & Alf Valentine (8 wickets) spin magic; Everton Weekes 129; WI 326 & 425/6d vs ENG 151 & 274
“Calypso Summer” WI’s first win at Lord’s, inspiring the famous “Victory Calypso” song; shattered England’s invincibility at home.
1963
Test
Lord’s, London
Draw
Colin Cowdrey bats with broken arm in final over; Wes Hall’s fiery spell; ENG 297 & 228/9 vs WI 301 & 229
Thrilling last-ball drama nearly a tie; symbolized the intense, never-say-die spirit of early WI-ENG battles.
1973/74
Test
Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain
Draw
Lawrence Rowe’s 302 (highest WI score vs ENG); Garry Sobers 5/80; WI 583/9d vs ENG 392 & 207/3
Rowe’s triple-century (11th in Test history) in a star-studded clash; highlighted WI’s batting depth during their ascent.
1976
Test
Old Trafford, Manchester
West Indies won by 425 runs
Michael Holding’s 14/149 (best WI figures vs ENG); Viv Richards 232; WI 211 & 411/5d vs ENG 71 & 126
“Grovel” series backlash Tony Greig’s pre-series comment fueled WI rage; Holding’s pace terror defined the “Blackwash” era.
1979
ODI (WC Final)
Lord’s, London
West Indies won by 92 runs
Viv Richards 138*; Collis King 86; Joel Garner 5/38; WI 286/9 vs ENG 194
WI’s second straight WC title; Richards’ iconic hook shots and King’s blitz made it a showcase of Caribbean swagger.
1984
Test Series
Various (England)
West Indies won 5-0
Gordon Greenidge 214*; Malcolm Marshall 7 wickets with broken thumb; Larry Gomes centuries
Infamous “Blackwash” WI’s utter dominance humiliated ENG at home; peak of their invincible fast-bowling machine.
1985/86
Test
Sabina Park, Kingston
West Indies won by 10 wickets
Patrick Patterson 5/81 debut; Viv Richards 87; WI 307 & 5/0 vs ENG 159 & 152
“Scariest Test”Patterson’s raw pace terrorized ENG; symbolized WI’s unrelenting intimidation.
1991
Test
Headingley, Leeds
England won by 115 runs
Graham Gooch’s 154* (carrying bat); Phil Tufnell 6/25; ENG 252 & 211 vs WI 173 & 175
Gooch’s heroic innings against Ambrose & co.; rare ENG fightback in WI’s dominant era.
2000
Test
Lord’s, London
England won by 2 wickets
Dominic Cork hat-trick; ENG chase 188 (last pair at crease); WI 54 & 267 vs ENG 272 & 191/8
Dramatic low-scorer; Cork’s hat-trick and tense chase flipped the series ENG’s first home win vs WI in 31 years.
2004
Test
Antigua Recreation Ground
Draw
Brian Lara’s 400* (world record); WI 751/5d vs ENG 285 & 422/5
Lara’s quadruple-century reclaimed his own record; epic batting display in a high-scoring stalemate.
2016
T20 (WC Final)
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
West Indies won by 4 wickets
Carlos Brathwaite 4 sixes off final over; Marlon Samuels 85*; WI chase 156 (19.4 ov) vs ENG 155/9
“Remember the name!” Brathwaite’s miracle over off Stokes; WI’s second T20 WC title in a heart-stopping finish.
2017
Test
Headingley, Leeds
West Indies won by 5 wickets
Shai Hope’s twin centuries (147 & 118*); Kraigg Brathwaite 134 & 95; WI chase 322 vs ENG 258 & 490/8d
Hope’s double tons (first in ENG Tests); stunning WI comeback after innings loss in first Test revived their spirit.
2019
Test Series
Various (WI)
West Indies won 2-1
Jason Holder 202* & 5 wickets; Kemar Roach spells; ENG collapsed to 77 in one innings
WI’s upset series win after years of struggles; Holder’s all-round heroics signaled a potential revival.
2026
T20 (WC Group)
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
West Indies won by 30 runs
Sherfane Rutherford 76 off 42; WI 196/6 vs ENG 166
Recent thriller WI’s explosive batting outshone ENG in a high-stakes WC clash; kept the rivalry’s fire alive.
Head-to-Head Summary
Format
Total Matches
England Wins
West Indies Wins
Draws/Ties
No Results
Highest Team Total
Most Recent Winner
Tests
166
54
59
53
0
ENG: 849/6d (1933, The Oval)
ENG (Jul 2024, by 10 wkts)
ODIs
110
55
45
1
9
ENG: 418/6 (2019, St George’s)
WI (Nov 2024, by 8 wkts DLS)
T20Is
39
19
20
0
0
ENG: 267/3 (2023, Tarouba)
WI (Feb 2026, by 30 runs, WC)
Top Run-Scorers
Player
Team
Runs
Matches
Average
Highest Score
Centuries/50s
Notable Feat
Brian Lara
WI
2983 (Tests) + ~700 (limited-overs)
66+
52.88 (Tests)
400* (2004 Test)
7/16 (Tests)
World-record 400*; redefined batting endurance vs ENG pace.
Viv Richards
WI
2500+ (Tests) + 672 (ODIs)
36 Tests + 36 ODIs
62.00 (Tests)
291 (Test)
8/12 (Tests)
Aggressive masterclass; scored 138* in 1979 WC Final win.
Joe Root
ENG
1800+ (Tests) + 1000+ (ODIs)
25+ Tests, 20+ ODIs
50+ (overall)
166 (ODI)
5/10 (Tests)
Modern anchor; 267 runs in 2025 series as top-scorer.
Alastair Cook
ENG
1500+ (Tests)
30 Tests
45.00+
243 (Test)
4/8
Resilient opener; key in England’s 2010s comebacks.
Chris Gayle
WI
1300+ (limited-overs)
50+ ODIs/T20s
40+ (ODIs)
162 (ODI)
3/7
T20 beast; holds WI records for most sixes vs ENG.
Top Wicket-Takers
Player
Team
Wickets
Matches
Average
Best Figures
5-Wicket Hauls
Notable Feat
Curtly Ambrose
WI
164 (Tests) + 35 (ODIs)
34 Tests + 30 ODIs
18.79 (Tests)
8/45 (Test)
8 (Tests)
Pace terror; 164 Test wickets is rivalry record unmatched intimidation.
Courtney Walsh
WI
145 (Tests) + 43 (ODIs)
38 Tests + 43 ODIs
20.50 (Tests)
5/1 (ODI)
7 (Tests)
Marathon bowler; 145 Test scalps, including hat-tricks.
Malcolm Marshall
WI
127 (Tests) + 20+ (ODIs)
26 Tests + 20 ODIs
19.18 (Tests)
7/22 (Test)
6 (Tests)
Versatile genius; 127 wickets with broken thumb in 1984 Blackwash.
James Anderson
ENG
87 (Tests) + 25 (ODIs)
23 Tests + 15 ODIs
25.00 (Tests)
7/42 (Test)
5
Swing king; England’s leading Test taker vs WI.
Adil Rashid
ENG
40 (T20Is) + 50+ (ODIs)
20+ T20s, 20 ODIs
20.00 (limited)
5/27 (ODI)
2
Spin maestro; 40 T20 wickets vs WI at econ 6.49 modern white-ball star.
The Dawn of Battle: 1928–1948 – England’s Early Dominance and West Indies’ Awakening
The rivalry sparked in 1928 when West Indies toured England for their inaugural Test series, facing a formidable English side. England dominated, winning 3-0 with innings victories, showcasing bowlers like Maurice Tate. West Indies struggled abroad but awakened at home. In 1929-30, they secured their first Test win in Bridgetown by 289 runs, thanks to George Headley’s brilliance. By 1934-35, Headley’s 270* in Jamaica highlighted WI’s rising prowess, clinching the series 2-1. Tensions brewed with aggressive pace and spin battles, fueling Caribbean pride against colonial might. The 1947-48 series saw WI triumph 2-0, signaling a shift. Fans erupted in calypso celebrations.
Category
Details
Key Highlights/Records
Best Player (Batting)
George Headley (WI)
Known as “Black Bradman”; scored 2,190 runs in 22 Tests (avg 60.83); highest 270* vs Eng, Kingston 1934-35 – unbroken WI record for decades.
Best Player (Bowling)
Learie Constantine (WI)
All-rounder; 58 wickets @28.18; best figures 5/87 in 1939 Oval Test; aggressive pace intimidated English batsmen.
Highest Individual Score
George Headley: 270* (WI)
In 4th Test, Jamaica 1934-35; WI declared at 535/7; pivotal in series win.
Best Bowling Figures (Innings)
Herman Griffith: 6/103 (WI)
1st Test, Bridgetown 1929-30; helped WI’s maiden victory by restricting Eng to 369.
Best Bowling Figures (Match)
Manny Martindale: 9/162 (WI)
4th Test, Jamaica 1934-35; combined aggression with Constantine to dismantle Eng.
Highest Team Total
England: 849 (1933, Oval)
2nd Test; Wally Hammond 336*; WI bowled out cheaply, but showed Eng’s batting depth.
Bridgetown: WI 326 & 471/5d, Eng 369 & 148; Constantine’s 5/87 sparked joy in Caribbean streets.
Interesting Fact
Headley’s Dominance
Scored 10 centuries vs Eng (most by any batsman then); symbolized WI’s fightback against English superiority.
Fan Emotions/Aggression
Colonial Tensions
English crowds jeered WI early losses; Caribbean fans rioted in pride after 1934-35 series win, blending joy and defiance.
Tactical Insight
Spin vs Pace Shift
Eng relied on Tate’s swing; WI introduced Constantine’s bounce, awakening aggressive fast bowling era.
Rising Fire: 1960s – Sobers’ Era and Tense Draws
The 1960s ignited the rivalry’s true fire under Garfield Sobers’ leadership, blending flair, aggression, and nail-biting tension. The 1959-60 home series ended in a 1-0 England win amid four tense draws, but West Indies showed growing menace. In 1963 England, Frank Worrell’s side won 3-1, highlighted by the iconic Lord’s thriller where David Allen’s last-over heroics forced a draw as Colin Cowdrey batted one-handed. Sobers tormented England in 1966, scoring 722 runs and taking 20 wickets across five Tests as West Indies won 3-1. Fans felt the shift: Caribbean crowds roared with pride, while English supporters sensed rising intimidation from WI’s pace and strokeplay.
Category
Details
Key Highlights/Records
Best Player (All-Round)
Garfield Sobers (WI)
Supreme in 1966 series: 722 runs @103.14 (incl. 161 & 174), 20 wickets @32.95; 10 catches; captained brilliantly; often called greatest all-rounder ever.
Best Batsman
Garfield Sobers (WI)
Highest series tally 722 in 1966; iconic 174 at Headingley 1966 (WI 500+ total); 161 at Old Trafford 1966; tormented English bowlers relentlessly.
Best Bowler
Lance Gibbs (WI)
Spin maestro; 6/39 in 1966 Oval Test; consistent threat on turning tracks; complemented pace attack.
Highest Individual Score
Conrad Hunte (WI): 182*
Old Trafford 1963; WI’s highest vs Eng then; anchored massive totals with elegance.
Best Bowling Figures (Innings)
Garry Sobers: 5/41 (WI)
Headingley 1966; ripped through England after his 174; match figures 8/80; devastating all-round display.
Best Bowling Figures (Match)
Lance Gibbs: 11-157 (WI)
Old Trafford 1963; pivotal in series win; economical and wicket-taking spin.
Oval 1963 5th Test; chased 253 comfortably; showed fightback spirit in lost series.
Biggest Victory Margin
West Indies by innings & 55 runs
Headingley 1966 4th Test; Sobers’ all-round masterclass; WI led series 3-0.
Key Moments
1963 Lord’s Thriller
Final over drama: WI needed 6 to win off last over; Cowdrey (broken arm) couldn’t bat; draw sealed; tension gripped 30,000 fans.
Interesting Fact
Sobers’ 1966 Dominance
722 runs + 20 wickets in one series vs Eng; unmatched feat; symbolized WI’s rising supremacy and aggressive intent.
Fan Emotions/Aggression
Caribbean Pride vs English Anxiety
WI fans danced in streets after 1963 win; Lord’s near-miss had English crowds on edge; growing WI aggression (pace, sledging hints) intimidated visitors.
Tactical Insight
All-Round Brilliance & Pace-Spin Mix
Sobers exploited conditions (bat, bowl, field); Worrell’s leadership blended flair with discipline; shifted from draws to decisive wins; set stage for 1970s dominance.
Records and Redemption: 2000s – Lara’s 400*, Flintoff’s Fireworks
The 2000s delivered redemption amid West Indies’ struggles, with Brian Lara’s monumental 400* in Antigua 2004 stealing the spotlight as he reclaimed the Test highest score record from Matthew Hayden. In the drawn 4th Test of England’s 3-0 series win (2003-04), Lara’s epic anchored WI’s 751/5 declaration, but England fought back fiercely. Andrew Flintoff’s fireworks shone in England’s 2004 home series, including a brutal 167 with seven sixes at Edgbaston against WI’s attack. Despite WI’s decline, these moments sparked hope Caribbean fans celebrated Lara’s genius wildly, while English supporters reveled in Flintoff’s aggressive dominance, reigniting rivalry passion.
Explosive in 2004 home series; highest Test score 167 (7 sixes, 17 fours) at Edgbaston vs WI; aggressive hitting defined “fireworks” era; key in England’s dominance.
Highest Individual Score
Brian Lara: 400* (WI)
4th Test, Antigua 2004; highest in Test history then; WI 751/5d; partnership with Sarwan (90) and Jacobs (107*); pure mastery under pressure.
Best Bowling Figures (Innings)
Steve Harmison (ENG): 7-12
Earlier in 2003-04 series (Jamaica? context); devastating pace; part of England’s whitewash momentum before Lara’s response.
Best Bowling Figures (Match)
Matthew Hoggard (ENG): Hat-trick & key wickets
2003-04 series; hat-trick in one Test; swung ball to dismantle WI batting line-up in England’s 3-0 win.
Series whitewash 3-0; e.g., innings wins in multiple Tests; Flintoff’s contributions pivotal in home 2004 series.
Key Moments
Lara’s 400* Record Breaker
April 12, 2004 Antigua: Swept to pass Hayden’s 380; first to reclaim record; WI fans in ecstasy, global celebration of genius.
Interesting Fact
Lara’s Second Record on Same Ground
Antigua: Scored 375* vs Eng in 1994 for first record; 2004 400* reclaimed it exactly 10 years later; poetic rivalry twist.
Fan Emotions/Aggression
Redemption Joy vs English Grit
Caribbean streets erupted for Lara’s 400*; pride amid decline; English fans loved Flintoff’s six-hitting fireworks; tension high in contrasting fortunes.
Tactical Insight
Batting Marathon vs Aggressive Pace
Lara exploited flat pitch for endurance; England used Harmison/Hoggard pace barrage earlier; Flintoff’s counter-attacking all-round play shifted momentum in home series.
The Horizon: 2026 Fire Awaits
As the rivalry blazes into 2026, West Indies stunned England in the T20 World Cup group stage on February 11 at Mumbai’s Wankhede. Batting first, WI posted 196/6, powered by Sherfane Rutherford’s unbeaten 76 off 42, smashing seven sixes amid early collapses. England crumbled to 166 in 19 overs, Gudakesh Motie’s 3/33 ripping through the middle order. Fans erupted in Caribbean ecstasy, while English supporters lamented the 30-run defeat. With both qualified for Super Eights, anticipation builds for potential knockout clashes, plus a June bilateral at Lord’s. Aggression peaks as Bazball faces WI’s explosive resurgence.
Category
Details
Key Highlights/Records
Best Player (Batting)
Sherfane Rutherford (WI)
Unbeaten 76* off 42 balls (2×4, 7×6, SR 180.95); rescued WI from 77/4; Player of the Match; highest in match.
Best Player (Bowling)
Gudakesh Motie (WI)
3/33 in 4 overs (econ 8.25); dismissed Bethell (33), Banton (2), Brook (17); spun web through England’s middle order.
Best All-Rounder
Roston Chase (WI)
34 runs (29 balls, 6×4) & 2/29 (4 overs); lbw to Rashid but high impact (MVP 98.57 pts); key in build and breakthroughs.
Highest Individual Score
Sherfane Rutherford: 76* (WI)
Off 42 balls; 50 in 29 balls; partnerships: 50 with Powell, 61 with Holder; match-defining knock on flat Wankhede pitch.
Best Bowling Figures (Innings)
Gudakesh Motie: 3/33 (WI)
In 4 overs; pivotal spell turned game; complemented by Chase’s 2/29; restricted ENG chase aggressively.
Best Bowling Figures (Match)
Gudakesh Motie: 3/33 (WI)
Overall match best; Shamar Joseph 1/30, Akeal Hosein 1/32; WI’s spin-pace mix dominated.
Highest Team Total
West Indies: 196/6
In 20 overs (RR 9.80); powered by Rutherford 76*, Holder 33 (17, 1×4, 4×6); 150 in 16.3 overs despite early 55/3.
Notable Run Chase
England failed 197 chase (166 ao)
Started strong (67/1 in powerplay) but collapsed; Salt’s quick 30 (14, 4×4, 2×6) in vain; Curran 43* fought late.
Biggest Victory Margin
West Indies by 30 runs
ENG all out in 19 overs; WI’s first WC win over ENG since 2016 final; shifted group momentum.
Key Moments
Rutherford’s Rescue & Motie’s Spell
WI 77/4 to 196/6 explosion; ENG 90/4 collapse; Adil Rashid reached 400 T20 wickets with Powell’s scalp.
Interesting Fact
Rashid’s Milestone & Rutherford’s Fire
Adil Rashid: 400 T20 wickets (2/16 here); Rutherford’s 7 sixes most in innings vs ENG; WI’s highest WC total vs them.
Fan Emotions/Aggression
Caribbean Joy vs English Heartbreak
WI fans danced in Mumbai streets post-win; English crowds stunned by chase failure; on-field verbals high in Super Eights buildup.
Tactical Insight
Power Hitting vs Spin Control
WI exploited powerplay aggression (Hetmyer 23 off 12) then Rutherford’s finishing; ENG’s Rashid economical (2/16) but pace leaked (Archer 1/48); Motie’s left-arm spin exploited middle overs pressure.
Conclusion
As 2026 unfolds, this timeless battle refuses to fade. With young guns rising, veterans still delivering fire, and fans on both sides craving more drama, West Indies vs England remains cricket’s ultimate emotional rollercoaster. Whatever comes next another whitewash, a World Cup epic, or a Lord’s classic the rivalry will keep delivering unforgettable heartbeats.
