England Playing XI vs West Indies Playing XI This will be the biggest opportunity for both these teams to test their best playing XI and combinations ahead of their Super-8 encounters in this edition of the World Cup. However, both the teams will not be afraid of the results as they are likely to progress to the next round even if one of them wins all but one of their games.
This article provides the probable playing XIs of West Indies and England for the T20 World Cup clash on February 11, along with possible player combinations and key players to watch out for at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
England Playing XI vs West Indies Playing XI, Match No. 15 – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
England Playing XI vs West Indies – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Openers: Phil Salt and Jos Buttler
England have not yet considered experienced openers Jos Buttler and Phil Salt to open the innings for them in the T20 World Cup. Salt was not in good touch during the Sri Lanka series; However, he remains the second highest ranked T20I batsman and one of the most dangerous batsmen in the powerplay. Additionally, former England World Cup-winning captain Jos Buttler is the country’s leading run-scorer and brings a lot of experience with him.
Middle-order batsmen: Jacob Bethel, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Will Jacks and Jamie Overton.
Newcomer Jacob Bethell has also been a standout performer for the England side, as he has found support in all parts of the world whenever he has been given the chance. Tom Banton is also a newcomer; However, he has played a lot of franchise cricket in England and abroad.
England captain Harry Brook is Mr. Reliable in that bowling lineup; However, undoubtedly, he is one of the most explosive batsmen in the history of the game. After this, England has a series of experienced all-rounders like Sam Curran, Will Jacques and Jamie Overton.
Bowlers: Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid
England spinner Liam Dawson will play a key role along with experienced spinner Adil Rashid, who is considered one of England’s most successful spinners. Jofra Archer remains the only frontline pacer in the team.
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 vs England – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Openers: Shai Hope and Brandon King
West Indies captain Shai Hope has the ability to score runs easily in the powerplay; However, Brandon King is the backbone of their batting order. King is known for scoring many runs and supporting other batsmen who have a highly aggressive mindset due to the nature of the format.
Middle-order batsmen: Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder.
Shimron Hetmyer is in great form and had played a half-century in the last match as well. So is Sherfane Rutherford, who came out after scoring a lot of runs for Pretoria Capitals in the SA20 competition and then returned with a pile of runs against South Africa in the three-match T20I series. Romario Shepherd is an explosive lower-order batsman and wicket-taking fast bowler, while on the other hand, Jason Holder is their most capped player and recently completed the historic figure of 100 T20I wickets.
Bowlers: Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Moti and Shamar Joseph
Shamar Joseph remains the only leading fast bowler in the team; However, the likes of Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder and Matthew Ford are all all-rounder seamers. Gudakesh Moti is his favorite man for breakthroughs, while Akeal Hosein is the more defensive option with the ball.
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.
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