ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Match Details
Match: England vs West Indies – Group C
Date: 11 February 2026
Day: Wednesday
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 07:00 PM (Local / IST)
Live Telecast & Streaming
Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar / JioHotstar
Probable Playing XI
England Probable XI
Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Rehan Ahmed
West Indies Probable XI
Shai Hope (c & wk), Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales
Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium surface traditionally favors batters with good bounce and pace, making stroke play easier. Fast bowlers may get some early movement with the new ball, but high-scoring contests are common at this venue, especially in evening matches.
Weather Report
Mumbai is expected to experience warm evening conditions with temperatures around 26–29°C, and clear skies are forecast, ensuring uninterrupted play.
Match Prediction
England enters the contest with a powerful batting lineup and experienced spin options, giving them a slight advantage. However, West Indies’ explosive batting depth makes them a dangerous opponent capable of changing the game quickly. If the West Indies top order fires, the match could turn into a high-scoring thriller.
Key Players
England
- Jos Buttler: Explosive opener capable of dominating the powerplay.
- Sam Curran: Reliable all-rounder contributing in both departments.
- Adil Rashid: Key spinner controlling the middle overs.
West Indies
- Shai Hope: Consistent top-order batter and captain.
- Shimron Hetmyer: Aggressive middle-order match-winner.
- Jason Holder: Experienced all-rounder offering balance to the side.