England vs West Indies — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
World Cup • West Indies won the match by 10 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of World Cup, England took on West Indies on Jun 5, 2026, 05:16 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: West Indies won the match by 10 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 642 runs and 11 wickets fall between West Indies (326/4 in 50.0 overs) and England (316/7 in 50.0 overs).
2. West Indies Innings Breakdown (326/4)
Batting in the first innings, West Indies finished on 326/4 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.52 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, West Indies accumulated 50 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Chris Gayle spearheaded the batting effort with 187 runs off 154 balls (including 16 fours and 11 sixes at a strike rate of 121.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Russel, who contributed 32 runs off 28 deliveries, while Poorn added 32 (32b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Gus led the bowling figures with 3/36 in 9.0 overs (economy 4.00), assisted by Archer (1/80 in 10.0 overs).
3. England Chase & Second Innings Summary (316/7)
Pursuing a target of 327 runs for victory, England recorded 316/7 in 50.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.32 runs per over. Livingstone anchored the chase for England with 125 runs from 161 balls (12 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 77.6), alongside Ben Stock who chipped in with 56 off 24 balls. Defending the total, Roch delivered a key spell of 3/43 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.30, while Marshal finished with 2/71 (9.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Chris Gayle and Poorn (West Indies), who combined for 85 runs off 65 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Mahmood making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Ben Stock (England) topped the match rankings with 251.0 total points, followed closely by Roch (242.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Chris Gayle.