Overview:
At the Wankhede Stadium, the two teams will meet for the 2nd time. England have played 4 games here, winning thrice and losing one. West Indies own two wins from three matches here (L1).
England and West Indies gear up for match number 15 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, starting February 11. This is a key Group C contest. In a blockbuster 5th day, three matches are set to be held. South Africa vs Afghanistan in Ahmedabad and Australia vs Ireland in Colombo will take place before the ENG-WI game at different venues.
England survived a scare against Nepal in their opening match, winning by 4 runs in the end. They will need to pull their socks up against a quality West Indies side, who beat Scotland in their first match of the event.
For England, Adil Rashid had a difficult game, going wicketless and conceding runs aplenty. He will hope to deliver the goods this time. For the Windies, all eyes will be on Gudakesh Motie, who can be a quality option against England with his spin.
For England, Jamie Overton is expected to come in for Luke Wood. Meanwhile, the West Indies are likely to stick with their playing XI and not tinker much.
West Indies T20I squad: Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales.
England T20I squad: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook(c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Josh Tongue, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Ben Duckett.
What is the H2H record between England and the West Indies?
England and the West Indies meet for the 39th time in T20Is. England have claimed 19 wins to date, with England West Indies winning 18. One match didn’t have a result.
Probable XI of both teams
England probable XI for the match against WI: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Jamie Overton.
WI probable XI for the match versus England: Brandon King, Shai Hope (w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph.
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, & Key Details of the Stadium
The Wankhede Stadium is located in Mumbai. It was established in 1974 and has a capacity of 32,000 people. The first Test was played here in 1975 before the 1st ODI happened in 1987. The first T20I was held here in 2012.
What is the Pitch like at the Wankhede Stadium?
The Wankhede pitch is traditionally a batter’s paradise, with true bounce and the ball coming sweetly onto the bat. Fast bowlers may find some swing and seam with the new ball, but conditions generally ease as the innings wears on. Short boundaries and a flat surface could boost the confidence of both England and WI batters against each other’s pace attack. At the same time, it’s a venue made for the power-hitters to cut loose, pile on a big total, and stamp their authority early in the tournament. Dew will be a factor, and the team winning the toss will likely field here.
Key Stats & Records at the Wankhede Stadium
A total of 11 T20Is have been held here. England have played 4 of these games. They own a sound record with three wins and a defeat. West Indies have played three times here, winning two and losing one. Notably, England were beaten by WI at this stadium back in 2016.
India own the two top highest team totals here at this venue, scoring 247/9 versus England in 2025 and 240/3 versus West Indies in 2019. England’s best score here is 230/8 versus South Africa in 2016. WI’s best score here is 196/3 versus India in 2016.
England’s 97 is the lowest score here against Team India in 2025. WI’s lowest total here is 173/8.
Former T20I stars Virat Kohli (197) and Rohit Sharma (165) own the most runs here. Among active players, England’s Jos Buttler has scored 99 runs from 5 matches at 24.75.
Among bowlers, Mohammed Shami and Kyle Abbott own the joint-most scalps at Wankhede Stadium. They have 5 scalps each. Among the present English side, Rashid owns three scalps from 4 T20Is here.
ENG vs WI: Weather Forecast – Will Rain Play a Role?
The weather conditions on match day look ideal for cricket. According to AccuWeather, skies are expected to remain clear with temperatures around 32°C. There is no forecast of rain or thunderstorms, ensuring uninterrupted play. With a gentle wind speed of about 13 km/h, conditions should be comfortable and well-suited for a high-quality contest.
ENG vs WI: Pitch Advantage for Which Side?
All things considered, England will be the slight favourites, and one expects them to stamp their authority on the Windies. The Darren Sammy-coached Windies side boasts quality names and will be making it difficult for England. A close game is expected.
FAQs – Pitch Report for Wankhede Stadium
What is the pitch report for Wankhede Stadium?
The surface at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is usually a high-scoring affair. It’s more of a batting-friendly surface with pacers enjoying bowling with the new ball. Spinners will have a say in the middle overs but need to build on their application. The dew will be something all teams will keep an eye on here. Batting will get easier in the 2nd innings. The England vs Nepal match produced quality runs. India’s match against the USA here saw the hosts struggle against some sticky seam bowling from the USA.
What is England and the West Indies’ record at the Wankhede Stadium?
At the Wankhede Stadium, the two teams will meet for the 2nd time. England have played 4 games here, winning thrice and losing one. West Indies own two wins from three matches here (L1).