On February 11, England will play against the West Indies in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Match 15 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Both teams are two-time T20 World Cup champions, so this is a blockbuster Group C encounter. England survived a scare in their opening match, edging past Nepal by just 4 runs, while the West Indies kicked off well with a 35-run win over Scotland.
Team Form & Strengths
England: England has explosive batting under Jos Buttler, with players such as Phil Salt, Harry Brook, and Liam Livingstone. A bowling attack including the titans Adil Rashid and Jofra Archer is a formidable weapon in Indian conditions.
West Indies: The Caribbean side, led by Rovman Powell, draws on powerful hitters, including Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, and Shimron Hetmyer. With a pace-driven attack led by Alzarri Joseph and spin options, they are dangerous in Mumbai’s batting-friendly conditions.
Probable Playing XI
England (ENG):
Jos Buttler (c & wk)
Phil Salt
Harry Brook
Ben Stokes
Liam Livingstone
Moeen Ali
Sam Curran
Chris Jordan
Jofra Archer
Adil Rashid
Mark Wood
West Indies (WI):
Brandon King
Johnson Charles
Nicholas Pooran (wk)
Rovman Powell (c)
Shimron Hetmyer
Andre Russell
Jason Holder
Romario Shepherd
Akeal Hosein
Alzarri Joseph
Obed McCoy
Winning Prediction
England is a minor favorite with a balanced side and good batting and bowling depth. But the West Indies can easily turn the game around with its explosive batting lineup if their power hitters start firing. The Wankhede pitch should favor batting, so this could prove a high-scoring thriller.
Prediction: England has the advantage, but West Indies’ unpredictability leaves them a dangerous opponent capable of pulling off an upset.
Key Factors to Watch
Initial Partnerships: Buttler–Salt vs King–Charles will establish the tone.
Death Overs: Archer and Wood vs Russell and Holder will decide the match.
Spin Battle: Rashid vs Hosein will be key in the middle overs.
