WorldXcric
5/2/2026, 8:46:46 pm

England's Squad and Matches for T20I World Cup 2026

The England men’s national cricket team enters the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as one of the most aggressive and modern T20 sides in world cricket. Known for their fearless batting approach, deep all-round strength, and experienced bowling attack, England remains a strong contender for the title. With a squad built around power hitters and versatile match-winners, the team will aim to dominate the group stage and push for another ICC trophy through their attacking and high-scoring style of play.

England's Squad and Matches for T20I World Cup 2026

England men’s national cricket team arrives at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 carrying a reputation for fearless stroke play, tactical flexibility, and a squad capable of dominating high-pressure matches with aggressive, high-tempo cricket.

Captain: Harry Brook

Vice Captain: Jos Buttler

Coach: Brendon McCullum

Group Stage Match Schedule – T20 World Cup 2026

England vs Nepal

Date: 08 February 2026

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Time: 03:00 pm

England vs West Indies

Date: 11 February 2026

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Time: 07:30 pm

England vs Scotland

Date: 14 February 2026

Venue: Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata

Time: 03:00 pm

England vs Italy

Date: 26 February 2026

Venue: Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata

Time: 03:00 pm

Squad: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton (wk), Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt (wk), Josh Tongue, Luke Wood

Harry Brook (Captain)

✅ Strengths

  • Aggressive middle-order batting
  • Excellent ability against both pace and spin
  • Calm leadership and tactical awareness

❌ Weaknesses

  • Sometimes plays high-risk attacking shots
  • Limited captaincy experience in global tournaments

Rehan Ahmed

✅ Strengths

  • Wrist-spin variations create wicket opportunities
  • Energetic fielding ability
  • Useful lower-order batting

❌ Weaknesses

  • Economy rate can fluctuate
  • Limited ICC tournament exposure

Jofra Archer

✅ Strengths

  • Express pace and bounce
  • Dangerous new-ball wicket-taker
  • Effective death-over specialist

❌ Weaknesses

  • Injury management concerns
  • Can be expensive if rhythm breaks

Tom Banton

✅ Strengths

  • Explosive top-order batting
  • Innovative stroke play
  • Quick scoring ability in powerplay

❌ Weaknesses

  • Inconsistency in international matches
  • Vulnerable against high-quality swing bowling

Jacob Bethell

✅ Strengths

  • Promising batting all-rounder
  • Strong attacking mindset
  • Useful spin bowling option

❌ Weaknesses

  • Limited experience at international level
  • Needs consistency in pressure matches

Jos Buttler

✅ Strengths

  • One of the world’s best T20 openers
  • Exceptional wicketkeeper-batter
  • Strong finishing and chasing ability

❌ Weaknesses

  • Occasionally struggles against early swing
  • Pressure performance inconsistency at times

Sam Curran

✅ Strengths

  • Seam-bowling all-rounder with strong match awareness
  • Effective death-over variations
  • Reliable lower-order batting

❌ Weaknesses

  • Pace can be predictable
  • Can leak runs on batting-friendly pitches

Liam Dawson

✅ Strengths

  • Economical left-arm spin bowling
  • Useful middle-order batting depth
  • Tactical bowling control

❌ Weaknesses

  • Limited wicket-taking threat
  • Less exposure in recent ICC tournaments

Ben Duckett

✅ Strengths

  • Aggressive top-order batting
  • Strong ability against spin bowling
  • Quick scoring tempo

❌ Weaknesses

  • Vulnerable against short-pitched pace bowling
  • Can struggle to convert starts into big scores

Will Jacks

✅ Strengths

  • Explosive power-hitting ability
  • Useful off-spin bowling option
  • Flexible batting role

❌ Weaknesses

  • Inconsistency in international matches
  • Shot selection under pressure

Jamie Overton

✅ Strengths

  • Tall fast-bowling all-rounder
  • Generates bounce and pace
  • Useful lower-order batting

❌ Weaknesses

  • Injury concerns
  • Bowling consistency can fluctuate

Adil Rashid

✅ Strengths

  • World-class leg spinner
  • Strong wicket-taking ability in middle overs
  • Vast T20 and ICC tournament experience

❌ Weaknesses

  • Can be expensive on flat pitches
  • Less batting contribution

Phil Salt

✅ Strengths

  • Explosive attacking opener
  • High strike rate in powerplay
  • Flexible wicketkeeping option

❌ Weaknesses

  • High-risk batting style
  • Inconsistency in longer innings

Josh Tongue

✅ Strengths

  • Express pace bowling
  • Aggressive wicket-taking ability
  • Bounce and seam movement advantage

❌ Weaknesses

  • Limited T20 international exposure
  • Death-over control needs improvement

Luke Wood

✅ Strengths

  • Left-arm pace variation
  • Strong powerplay bowling skills
  • Useful lower-order batting

❌ Weaknesses

  • Economy rate sometimes inconsistent
  • Limited experience in high-pressure ICC knockout matches