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England's Spin Woes Continue at T20 World Cup

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England's batsmen crumbled against West Indies' spin attack in Mumbai, falling to a 30-run defeat in their T20 World Cup Group C match. Chasing 197, England raced to 74-1 before Gudakesh Motie and part-timer Roston Chase dismantled the middle order, taking six wickets between them.

Sherfane Rutherford top-scored with 76 not out, punishing England's bowlers as Jofra Archer leaked 48 runs in his four overs. England's spin vulnerabilities, long a weakness, resurfaced under World Cup pressure despite recent improvements in Sri Lanka. Sam Curran's 43 not out was in vain as England collapsed from 74-1 to 166 all out.

West Indies now top the group with two wins from two, while England's qualification hopes hang by a thread. Victories against Scotland and Italy are now essential for Harry Brook's side to advance to the Super 8s. The defeat exposes familiar flaws against spin that have plagued England across generations, suggesting their Sri Lanka success may have been a false dawn.