The blockbuster of the day. Two-time champions England face two-time champions West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00 PM IST.
The ghosts of 2016 hang heavy — Chris Gayle blitzed a 47-ball century against England at the Wankhede in that World Cup, and Brathwaite's four sixes off Stokes won the final. Ten years on, this rivalry remains one of T20 cricket's fiercest.
England survived a massive scare against Nepal (winning by just 4 runs), while West Indies were clinical against Scotland — Hetmyer's 64 and Shepherd's hat-trick sealed a 35-run win. This match likely decides who tops Group C.
Match Details – ENG vs WI, T20 World Cup 2026
Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Match | England vs West Indies, 15th Match, Group C |
Date | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 |
Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
Time | 7:00 PM IST – Night match |
ENG vs WI Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches | ENG Wins | WI Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
38 | 19 | 18 | 1 |
In T20 World Cups, WI lead 5-2. But England have won 7 of their last 8 completed T20Is against the Windies.
Pitch Report & Conditions
The Wankhede hasn't been the flat road expected — seam movement early and spin grip with the older ball in both matches here. Night match means potential dew, so team winning the toss will likely bowl first.
Probable Playing XIs
England: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood
West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
Key Players to Watch
Phil Salt (ENG) — Back-to-back T20I centuries against WI. Averages 56.43 with SR 173 in last 9 T20Is.
Shimron Hetmyer (WI) — 297 runs at 49.5 with SR 183 in last 7 T20Is. Smashed 64 off 36 vs Scotland.
Romario Shepherd (WI) — First WI player to take a T20 World Cup hat-trick. 5-for against Scotland.
Jacob Bethell (ENG) — Scored 55 vs Nepal. Bats and bowls spin — England's most versatile player.
Adil Rashid (ENG) — Went wicketless and conceded 42 in 3 overs vs Nepal. Needs a massive response.
ENG vs WI Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
Why England will win: Salt's record against WI is extraordinary. Won 7 of last 8 vs Windies. Already played at this venue — conditions familiarity matters. Bowling depth with Archer, Rashid, Curran, Dawson.
Why West Indies could win: Hetmyer's SR of 183 is devastating. Shepherd's hat-trick shows bowling is firing. WI are 5-2 vs ENG in World Cups. England's bowling was exposed by Nepal — Windies' power will punish those errors.
Prediction: England to win, but barely. Expect a nail-biting finish with England winning by 10-15 runs or in the last over.
Player of the Match Prediction: Phil Salt
ENG vs WI Dream11 Prediction
Best Dream11 Team – ENG vs WI, T20 World Cup 2026
Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler (ENG)
Batters: Phil Salt (ENG) ✅ (C), Shimron Hetmyer (WI), Jacob Bethell (ENG), Brandon King (WI)
All-Rounders: Sam Curran (ENG), Romario Shepherd (WI) ✅ (VC)
Bowlers: Jofra Archer (ENG), Adil Rashid (ENG), Gudakesh Motie (WI), Shamar Joseph (WI)
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Role | Player | Why? |
|---|---|---|
Captain | Phil Salt (ENG) | Back-to-back T20I centuries vs West Indies. SR of 173 in last 9 innings. Highest ceiling pick on a Wankhede surface with true bounce. |
Vice-Captain | Romario Shepherd (WI) | Hat-trick hero vs Scotland. Death bowling AND lower-order hitting guarantee multi-category Dream11 points against England's batting. |
Dream11 Tips – ENG vs WI
Balance team 6-5 — evenly matched contest, both sides will contribute big fantasy points.
Phil Salt is the must-have captain — his record vs WI (two centuries) is extraordinary.
Shimron Hetmyer is the X-factor — SR 183, when he fires the points explode.
Romario Shepherd offers all-round value — wickets + lower-order runs.
Gudakesh Motie is a sneaky spin pick — left-arm spin troubles England's right-handers.
Don't ignore WI bowlers — Shepherd, Joseph, Motie can take wickets against anyone.
Disclaimer: Fantasy cricket involves risk. Please create your own team based on your judgment.
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