Lights Wankhede Stadium as two-time champions, they will fight in the heavyweight division tomorrow England and West India go head to head. Both sides come into this match with early wins under their belts, but neither has been without scares. He survived the crazy final thriller against England NepalAnd the West Indies relied on individual brilliance to get them going Scotland.
ENG vs WI: T20 World Cup 2026 Preview
under his leadership Harry BrookeEngland have shown that they can get results even when their superstars aren’t firing. Their narrow 4th win over Nepal served as a wake-up call, highlighting the sudden and unexpected weakness in a usually world-class bowling attack. A pending addition to address this Jamie Overton as this collision indicates a clear intention to extend the batting order. with Jacob Bethell and Brook himself emerging from his confident fifties, the middle order looks formidable but remains a form of major concern. Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid. Both stalwarts had an off day in the opener and they should find their rhythm quickly against a West Indies side renowned for their pace and width.
West Indies, on the other hand, come in confident after a clinical 35-run win over Scotland. while Shai Umid‘s people showed great composure, the talk of the town remains Romario ShepherdComing into this high-stakes game fresh from a sensational five-wicket haul that featured a rare T20 World Cup hat-trick . Their X factor is rejuvenated Shimron Hetmyer; At a venue with notoriously short boundaries like the Wankhede, his ability to clear the ropes at will is a huge threat to any plan England might come up with. However, the lack of a specialist wrist spinner remains a talking point for the Caribbean side. Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Movement They will need to be precise with their toe spin to stop England’s aggressive sweepers on a surface that usually rewards turn.
ENG vs WI, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 11 (Wednesday); 19:00 IST / 1:30 GMT
- Location: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
ENG vs WI Head to Head Record (T20Is)
Matches played: 38 | England won: 19 | West Indies Won: 18 | No result: 1
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium has long been known as a batter’s paradise thanks to its red pitch that encourages a free-flowing batting game that provides even bounce and reliable pace. Short boundaries combined with lightning speed make it attractive especially for big hitters, with first innings totals ranging from 175-190. Early on, the sea breeze can help quality fast bowlers with their swing cue, but as the game progresses, the surface generally becomes a smoother hitting path. Add Mumbai’s high humidity to the mix and dew often becomes a major factor under lights, leaving spinners scrambling for catches and tilting towards teams chasing tactical advantage.
Groups
England: Harry Brook (capt), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethel, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Dowkett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tong, Luke Wood
West Indies: Shai Hope (capt), Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd
ENG vs WI, T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- England win the toss first
- West Indies powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- West Indies Total Score: 190-200
Case 2:
- West Indies win the toss first
- England powerplay score: 60-70 (6 overs)
- England total score: 200-210
Match Result: England will win the competition.
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