Harry Brook Stays Defiant After West Indies Setback Harry Brook admitted England fell short in execution as they suffered a 30-run defeat to West Indies in the T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium. Harry Brook pointed to lapses with the ball as the key reason behind conceding 15-20 extra runs in a contest they believed was within reach. England were chasing 197 after Sherfane Rutherford’s explosive 76 powered West Indies to 196. Harry Brook felt the target was achievable, especially with expectations of dew aiding the chase. However, the conditions did not ease as anticipated, leaving England struggling to maintain momentum. Harry Brook Backs Batting Against Spin Despite losing wickets in clusters to Akeal Hosein, Roston Chase and Gudakesh Motie, Harry Brook dismissed suggestions that England have issues playing spin. He referenced strong performances in Sri Lanka as evidence that the team can handle slow bowling effectively. Harry Brook acknowledged that being slightly cautious during the chase proved costly. Early contributions from Phil Salt, Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethell were not enough as the middle order faltered under pressure. Qualification Hopes Still Alive With one win and one loss in the T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, Harry Brook knows England may need victories in their remaining group matches to secure progression. Despite the setback, Harry Brook highlighted the belief within the dressing room, stressing confidence in England’s batting depth. As the tournament intensifies, Harry Brook remains optimistic that England can bounce back and keep their qualification hopes alive.