Kolkata: Both England and the West Indies have come to the Eden Gardens to reclaim lost territory. It was in England that T20 cricket first flowered, before the game’s shortest format found new homes and new heroes. The West Indies, who ruled world cricket for close to three decades, are hardly ever considered contenders at a world tournament these days.

West Indies’ dangerman Chris Gayle hits a six against England at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on March 16, watched by wicketkeeper Jos Buttler. The Caribbeans ended up winning by six wickets. Pic/Getty Images