England and West Indies have probably been placed in the easiest group, where they can beat weaker teams and qualify for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super-8 stages. Both England and West Indies are two-time champions of the ICC tournament. The England vs West Indies match will be the only high-risk encounter in Group C.
The England vs West Indies rivalry in the T20 World Cup is always anticipated. The last time West Indies won the ICC T20 World Cup, it was held in India in 2016. Carlos Brathwaite’s remarkable innings, where he hit four consecutive sixes against Ben Stokes, is one of the most memorable moments in World Cup history.
The following article contains a detailed preview of the England vs West Indies T20 World Cup match. The article will include head-to-head records, live streaming details of the game, their probable playing XI and Wankhede Stadium pitch report.
England vs West Indies T20 World Cup Match Preview:
Match date: The England vs West Indies match will be played on Wednesday, February 11.
venue: This match will be held at Wankhede Cricket Stadium in Mumbai.
Time: The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 pm Indian time.
England vs West Indies team
England team: Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethel, Jos Buttler, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tong, Luke Wood.
West Indies team: Shai Hope (captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Roston Chase, Johnson Charles, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Moti, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Jaden Seales, Romario Shepherd.
England vs West Indies 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.
Key battles of England vs West Indies T20 World Cup match
Phil Salt vs Gudakesh Pearl
England’s explosive opening batsman Phil Salt has made a special contribution to his national team. He only specializes in playing the shortest format of the game for the British and now has plenty of experience in India after playing for KKR and RCB in the IPL in 2024 and 2025. Both these teams won the IPL in the seasons when Salt was a part of the XI.
Despite having no experience of playing in India, Gudakesh Moti will be important for the team. Moti is one of the most capable spinners in the West Indies lineup. He has been the leading wicket-taker with their spin bowling and could possibly be Salt’s only weakness in that lineup.
harry brooks vs romario shepherd
English captain Harry Brook will lead in his first T20 World Cup; However, his importance is not limited to leadership alone but also to his exploits with the bat. Brook has been England’s best white-ball batsman recently after former captain Jos Buttler’s form declined slightly.
West Indies fast bowling all-rounder Romario Shepherd is often considered the ideal replacement for Andre Russell. Shepherd recently took 5 wickets in the last game and is West Indies’ leading fast bowler in the death overs.
Shimron Hetmyer vs Adil Rashid
Shimron Hetmyer is the most in-form batsman in the West Indies batting line-up. Hetmyer, a fearless left-handed striker, has put in a stellar effort and has been remarkably consistent in the shortest format of the game. Even against Scotland, Hetmyer was a key player for the Windies.
On the other hand, Adil Rashid is also England’s most experienced and experienced cricketer with the ball. On the other hand, he is the highest wicket-taker for England in white ball and a T20 veteran. Rashid’s leg spin can be a weapon to deceive the left-handed batsman of West Indies.
Sherfane Rutherford vs Liam Dawson
Sherfane Rutherford is also one of the most reliable cricketers in the current West Indies batting line-up. Rutherford has been in some great form since the SA20 series, and he followed it up in the series against South Africa and then in the warm-up games for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Although Liam Dawson, who is a left-arm spinner, can be easily beaten by left-handed West Indies batsmen, he can be effective against the West Indies, who at times struggle with low ball speed.
Key players of England vs West Indies T20 World Cup match:
England’s leading players: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid and Liam Dawson
Key players of West Indies: Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd and Gudakesh Moti
England vs West Indies T20 World Cup Match-Free Live Streaming & Telecast Details
TV broadcasting in India: The England vs West Indies T20 World Cup match will be telecast live on Star Sports Network across India.
Online Live Streaming in India: ICC T20 World Cup 2026 matches can be live streamed on JioStar app with an active subscription.
England vs West Indies T20 World Cup Match Weather and Pitch Report – Wankhede
England vs West Indies: Weather report in Mumbai
According to Accuweather, the match day is expected to be a hot day with plenty of sunshine. Mumbai will start recording high temperatures which may go up to 35 degrees and hence, caution has been issued against any strenuous activity outside shady areas.
However, it is good for the English team that they will be playing an evening game and hence, the temperature is likely to drop. The wind will be strong and there is no possibility of any rainfall.
England vs West Indies: Wankhede Cricket Stadium pitch report
The Wankhede pitch is often cited as one of the finest batting tracks in India. However, when India played against the United States at this venue, it did not look very helpful for the batsmen. However, in general, it has a fluent batting track and bullet-fast outfield.
Wankhede is one of the highest scoring grounds, with the average score at this ground being 180+. The pitch provides some grip and bounce for spinners; However, fast bowlers are often beaten on this ground.
England vs West Indies head-to-head records
|
statistics |
Matchbox |
England won |
WI won |
Drag |
Tied up |
N.R. |
|
overall |
35 |
16 |
18 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
In ICC T20 World Cup |
7 |
2 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
last 5 t20i |
5 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
England vs West Indies head-to-head records: key stats
England and West Indies have played a total of 35 matches in the shortest format of the game, which means the two teams have faced each other multiple times in the history of T20 cricket.
With keenly contested matches, England and West Indies games have always been much-awaited fixtures. West Indies had maintained a winning streak over the years before England won their first T20 World Cup match against the Windies in 2021 and then achieved another win in 2024.
England vs West Indies head-to-head records: last 5 matches
The last 5 matches played between England and West Indies also include two bilateral series between the two teams. The West Indies team, once known as the most dominant team in the world in the shortest format of the game, has not been able to perform well in recent times.
England have single-handedly dominated these games and the West Indies have displayed exceptional performances with the bat on several occasions, yet the West Indies have achieved very few wins in recent years. West Indies will be looking for their sixth World Cup win against England, ending their losing streak since 2021.
England vs West Indies head-to-head records—last 5 games results:
- England won by 37 runs, England vs West Indies 3rd T20I 2025
- England won by 4 wickets, England vs West Indies 2nd T20I 2025
- England won by 21 runs, ENG vs WI 1st T20I 2025
- No Result, England vs West Indies 5th T20I 2024
- West Indies won by 5 wickets, England vs West Indies 4th T20I 2024
England vs West Indies T20 World Cup Match – Conclusion
England, the ICC T20 World Cup champions from 2022, missed out on defending their title in 2024 after losing the semi-finals. West Indies, on the other hand, were eliminated from the Super-8 stage of the World Cup.
In this edition of the ICC T20 World Cup, England have been paired with debutants Italy, weak Scotland and Nepal and two-time former World Cup champions West Indies. This is the same group that Bangladesh once included, but they were ultimately eliminated from the World Cup following their boycott.
This will be the second game for either of these two teams in this edition of the T20 World Cup. England begin their campaign against Nepal and West Indies against Scotland.
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