West Indies’ Squad and Matches for T20I World Cup 2026
West Indies heads into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a blend of experienced match-winners and exciting young performers ready to dominate the shortest format.
Captain: Sai Hope
Vice Captain: Not Announced
Coach: Darren Sammy
West Indies Group Stage Match Schedule – T20 World Cup 2026
West Indies vs Scotland
Date: 7 February 2026
Venue: Eden Garden Stadium, Kolkata
Time: 03:00 pm
West Indies vs England
Date: 11 February 2026
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 07:00 pm
West Indies vs Nepal
Date: 15 February 2026
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 11:00 am
West Indies vs Italy
Date: 19 February 2026
Venue: Eden Garden Stadium, Kolkata
Time: 11:00 am
Squad: Shai Hope (c&wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles (wk), Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd
1. Shai Hope (Captain)
Strengths:
- Technically strong and reliable top-order batter
- Calm temperament under pressure
- Excellent shot selection and anchor role
Weaknesses:
- Strike rate in T20s can sometimes be slow
- Not a natural power hitter during death overs
2. Shimron Hetmyer
Strengths:
- Dangerous middle-order finisher
- Strong against spin bowling
- Can accelerate innings quickly
Weaknesses:
- Inconsistency in big tournaments
- Sometimes struggles against quality short bowling
3. Johnson Charles
Strengths:
- Aggressive powerplay batter
- Good experience in franchise leagues
- Can dominate fast bowlers early
Weaknesses:
- Risky batting approach leads to quick dismissals
- Struggles when ball swings early
4. Roston Chase
Strengths:
- Valuable all-rounder
- Provides stability with bat
- Useful off-spin bowling option
Weaknesses:
- Not a high strike-rate batter in T20 format
- Bowling can be predictable on flat pitches
5. Matthew Forde
Strengths:
- Emerging fast-bowling all-rounder
- Can bowl with pace and bounce
- Capable lower-order hitter
Weaknesses:
- Limited international experience
- Needs better control in pressure overs
6. Jason Holder
Strengths:
- Experienced leader and all-rounder
- Effective seam bowling and bounce
- Reliable finisher with bat
Weaknesses:
- Strike rate can be slow in T20 batting
- Not the fastest bowler in death overs
7. Akeal Hosein
Strengths:
- Accurate left-arm spinner
- Excellent powerplay bowling option
- Economical and wicket-taking ability
Weaknesses:
- Limited batting contribution
- Can struggle against aggressive hitters on small grounds
8. Shamar Joseph
Strengths:
- Express pace and aggression
- Natural wicket-taking ability
- Strong impact bowler
Weaknesses:
- Still developing T20 skills
- Can leak runs if line and length is off
9. Brandon King
Strengths:
- Solid opening batter
- Plays pace bowling very well
- Good ability to build innings
Weaknesses:
- Can slow down during middle overs
- Needs improvement against quality spin
10. Gudakesh Motie
Strengths:
- Clever left-arm spinner
- Variation and flight trouble batters
- Effective in middle overs
Weaknesses:
- Limited finishing ability with bat
- Can be targeted by power hitters
11. Rovman Powell
Strengths:
- Powerful middle-order hitter
- Excellent six-hitting ability
- Strong leader and match finisher
Weaknesses:
- Inconsistent batting performances
- Sometimes struggles against spin variations
12. Sherfane Rutherford
Strengths:
- Aggressive lower-middle order batter
- Capable of quick cameos
- Good power-hitting range
Weaknesses:
- Shot selection can be risky
- Inconsistent performances
13. Quentin Sampson
Strengths:
- Young emerging talent
- Athletic fielding ability
- Potential batting depth
Weaknesses:
- Very limited international exposure
- Needs experience handling pressure situations
14. Jayden Seales
Strengths:
- Skilled swing bowler
- Good control and discipline
- Effective new-ball bowler
Weaknesses:
- Death bowling still developing
- Limited T20 finishing skills
15. Romario Shepherd
Strengths:
- Explosive finishing ability
- Strong death-over bowling option
- Powerful all-round impact player
Weaknesses:
- Bowling economy can fluctuate
- Batting can be unpredictable