The Wankhede Stadium will host a key match tomorrow, featuring two-time champions England facing off against West Indies. Both teams enter the game with early victories, though they encountered some challenges. England narrowly defeated Nepal in a tense final over, while the West Indies secured a win against Scotland thanks to standout performances.
ENG vs WI: T20 World Cup 2026 Preview
Led by Harry Brook, England have demonstrated resilience, managing to secure results even when star players are not at their best. Their 4-run victory over Nepal highlighted some unexpected weaknesses in their normally strong bowling lineup. The potential return of Jamie Overton indicates their goal to strengthen the batting in this match. With Jacob Bethell and Brook each scoring impressive fifties, the middle order appears strong. However, concerns remain about the performance of Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid, who need to regain form against a West Indies team that thrives on fast-paced bowlers.
The West Indies come into this game with confidence after a 35-run win over Scotland. Although Shai Hope and his team performed well, the highlight was Romario Shepherd, who achieved a remarkable five-wicket haul and a T20 World Cup hat-trick. A key player for them is Shimron Hetmyer, whose ability to hit sixes on a field known for short boundaries poses a significant threat to England. However, the lack of a specialist wrist spinner could be a concern for the West Indies. Spinners Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie will need to be precise to challenge England’s aggressive batting style on a pitch that typically supports spin as the game progresses.
ENG vs WI, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 11 (Wednesday); 7:00 pm IST / 1:30 pm GMT
- Venue: 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 is known as a batsman-friendly venue, featuring a pitch that offers even bounce and good pace, encouraging attacking play. The short boundaries and fast outfield make it particularly appealing for power hitters, with average first-innings scores between 175 and 190. Initially, the sea breeze may help fast bowlers with some swing, but the track tends to shift to a flatter surface as the match progresses. Additionally, high humidity in Mumbai often leads to dew affecting play, making it harder for spinners to grip the ball and favoring teams batting second.
Squads
England: Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood
West Indies: Shai Hope (captain), 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 wins the toss and bowls first
- West Indies powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- West Indies total score: 190-200
Case 2:
- West Indies wins the toss and bowls first
- England powerplay score: 60-70 (6 overs)
- England total score: 200-210
Match result: England is predicted to win.
