T20 World Cup: England lose by 30 runs to West Indies in Mumbai

England’s struggle against spin is not unique to the latter team. They go back generations.

If fans were hoping that this iteration had found a winning way when they were in Sri Lanka before this tournament, this result – under the pressure that comes with a World Cup chase – suggests otherwise.

When the ball was hard and fast, England, who lost to the West Indies in the 2016 T20 World Cup final in India, had no problems.

Phil Salt had 24 off the second over, bowled by Holder, and West Indies’ total looked 15 runs under par.

However, the game changed when Buttler miscued Chase to long-on for 21.

It opened the door for Motie, who impressively combined wrist and finger spin to have Banton and Brook chipping either side of the pressure on one through the Bethell defense and onto the stumps.

Curran was England’s hero with the ball in their final win over Nepal on Sunday, but he never looked like finding the boundaries required when the pace returned at the death.

It was a brilliant all-round performance from West Indies, who made the most of every opportunity on the field, and now lead the group with two wins from two.

They will face Nepal at this stadium on Sunday, before facing Italy in Kolkata on Thursday, February 19.