England and West Indies will play the most anticipated match in Group C of the competition, which otherwise features many smaller teams. Both the teams have made a strong start to their campaign against lower ranked teams and by winning this game, they will be eyeing a place in the Super-8. West Indies have a good record against them, but England have been more successful in recent times.
It has been a nightmare match for England against the West Indies. When England reached the final of the ICC T20 World Cup for the second time in 2016, West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite snatched the trophy from their clutches by hitting Ben Stokes for four consecutive sixes in the final over.
This article provides a detailed match prediction for the England vs West Indies T20 World Cup match, including head-to-head record, pitch report, probable XIs and probable winners of the match.
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Match Details:
match: England vs West Indies
date: 11 February, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST
venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
live streaming: jiohotstar
Live broadcast: star sports network
England vs West Indies Match Prediction, Head-to-Head Records
England and West Indies have clashed several times in the shortest format of the game. England and West Indies, the two giants of world cricket, have played against each other 35 times and West Indies has managed to win on 18 occasions.
Talking about the ICC T20 World Cup, West Indies were an undefeated team till the 2016 World Cup final; However, England started to turn the record books from 2021. England ultimately won two matches in their last two World Cup appearances in 2021 and 2024.
England vs West Indies Pitch Report and Conditions
The match will be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, which is largely known as a batting paradise; However, weather conditions often have an impact on the track. Wankhede can be one of the highest scoring grounds in Mumbai; However, spinners get some grip on the surface and if not batted carefully, the team batting first will find it difficult to score runs early in their innings.
England vs West Indies Weather Report
The Wankhede Stadium, located on the west coast of Mumbai, will experience high temperatures, especially during the day. However, the temperature is likely to drop gradually in the evening. The wind will be strong and there is no chance of rain.
England vs West Indies T20 World Cup Probable XI:
England’s playing XI: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Will Jacques, Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Jacob Bethel, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid.
West Indies playing XI: Shai Hope (captain), Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Ford, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Moti and Shamar Joseph.
toss effect
Winning the toss at Wankhede Stadium always makes an impact. The batting track often favors teams batting first to win matches, meaning that if a team wins the toss, the opponents are likely to bat first to post a bigger score.
form and fitness
All West Indies players are available, and all have recently played a three-match series against South Africa; However, fast bowler Shamar Joseph played the game against Scotland. England is also ready for an exciting match and all its players are fit and ready for the match.
England vs West Indies Score Prediction
If a batting-friendly track plays during the match between West Indies and England, the probable predicted score will be around 180 runs. A high scoring match can be expected between the two former champions.
England vs West Indies: Players’ performance predictions
England’s leading players: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, Adil Rashid and Liam Dawson
Key players of West Indies: Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford and Gudakesh Moti
England vs West Indies: Best Batsman Prediction
Key players of West Indies: Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford
England’s leading players: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler and Harry Brook
England vs West Indies: Best Bowler Prediction
Key players of West Indies: Akil Hossein and Gudakesh Moti
England’s leading players: Jofra Archer, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid and Liam Dawson
Conclusion: Who will win England vs West Indies T20 World Cup match?
The England team has been the most dominant team in recent times and on the contrary, the West Indies team has lost its shine. While England have won the last few matches, West Indies have managed to emerge victorious more often in the T20 World Cup. With 50-50 chances in the game, England are a bit heavy in the competition.
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