England got a fiery start while chasing down the 197-run target against West Indies in their Group C fixture in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which started from the second over, where the opener Phil Salt smashed 24 runs in the second over. 

After England sent West Indies to bat first at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday night (February 12), West Indies scored 196/6 in 20 overs, mainly thanks to Sherfane Rutherford's 76 not out off 42 balls, and crucial 30s by Roston Chase (34) and Jason Holder (33).

Watch: Jason Holder smashes long six in final over of ENG vs WI ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Match 15

Phil Salt smashed Jason Holder for 24 runs in the second over 

In reply, England opener Phil Salt smashed 24 runs in the second over, as England got a strong start in the big chase. In fact, Salt started the innings with a four on the very first ball of the chase.  

While Jason Holder delivered the second over, Salt smashed him for six, four, and four in the first three balls. After a dot ball, the English opener smashed another sixer and four in the next two balls of that over to score 24 runs in the over. You can see the second six in that over in the following video:

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Watch: Phil Salt scoring 24 runs in an over

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England lost by 30 runs

Salt was ultimately dismissed for 30 off 14 balls in the fourth over, and England were losing wickets at regular intervals. While Sam Curran played another crucial knock of 43 not out off 30 balls, opener Jos Buttler (21) and the no.3 batter Jacob Bethell (33) were the other English batters with 20+ scores, as they were bowled out for 166 runs in 19 overs. The West Indies won the match by 30 runs, adding two crucial points to make their Super Eight qualification easier. 

The England vs West Indies encounter of the T20 World Cup 2026at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai was expected to be a blockbuster, and it has turned out to be in that same way. The West Indies had been fabulous with their spin bowling and fielding as Rovman Powell provided them a fine catch at the crucial stage of the game to keep themselves ahead.

It was the final delivery of the 16th over of the innings as Akeal Hossein ran in for his last delivery of the four-over spell. Most of the bowlers would have fired it down and ended it easily. But Akeal was different, as it gave the ball flight and looped it to the right-handed batter, Jamie Overton, who greedily went for the big shot.

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Overton came down the track and hit the tossed-up delivery as it went near the boundary rope, where Rovman Powell, holding his never, grabbed the ball and completed the clean catch by putting it back into the field as West Indies got another wicket in their defense.

Rovman Powell grabs fine boundary catch in ENG vs WI T20 WC 2026

The Caribbean side had been excellent with their spinners in the defense. At the start of the game, their captain, Shai Hope, decided to bring Roston Chase into the 11 as he revealed their plan of putting more spin against the left-handed batters of the bowling. And it resulted in 12 overs of spin with 6/94 for the West Indies.

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West Indies batted first to post 196/6 in their allotted 20 overs, with Sherfane Rutherford remaining unbeaten on 76 runs in 42 balls, with the help of two boundaries and seven sixes at a strike rate of 180.95, while Jason Holder played a sensational knock of 33 runs in 17 balls.

England kept losing wickets regularly in the chase. Their number three batter, Jacob Bethell, got 33 runs in 23 balls as the hope was shouldered on Sam Curran, who bailed them out of trouble in the last game with the ball against Nepal.

Brief Score: WI 196/6 (Sherfane Rutherford 76*, Jason Holder 33, Adil Rashid 2/16) beat England 166 (Sam Curran 43, Gudakesh Motie 3/33) by 30 runs. 

After a rough start in the powerplay by losing three wickets, West Indies made a strong comeback with powerful middle-order batting performances that set them to manage 190+ total in the first innings against England in the Group C fixture of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. 

After England chose to field first, West Indies scored 196/6 in 20 overs at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. While both the Caribbean openers were dismissed in the first seven balls of the match, Shimron Hetmyer was dismissed for 23 runs in 12 balls (two fours and two sixes) just before the completion of the powerplay.

Watch: Rovman Powell's incredible catch on the boundary rope dismisses Jamie Overton in ENG vs WI T20 WC 2026

Sherfane Rutherford played heroic knock; Jason Holder slammed four sixes in cameo

In the final over, Holder slammed one six on the second ball of the over, which went very far. You can see that smashing shot to the English pacer Jamie Overton. 

Watch: Jason Holder's long six in final over

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Among the English bowlers, Jamie Overton (2/33) and Adil Rashid (2/16) took two wickets each.

The T20 World Cup 2026 contest between England and West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai was supposed to be a blockbuster; it was the case in the 2016 edition when Chris Gayle celebrated a fine century. Both teams came into the contest with a winning start under their belt, as England perhaps experienced a little more never against Nepal.

Winning the toss, England’s captain, Harry Brook, invited the 2016 champions to bat first on a surface which he called a tactical decision, keeping the stats in mind. The West Indies made a very bad start in the batting, losing both openers, including captain Shai Hope, in the first couple of overs.

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They needed someone to flourish and break the jail as Shimron Hetmyer gave them the vital momentum with a boundary and six in the fourth over of the innings before Harry tossed the ball into the hands of Will Jacks, who leaked the pressure, after being smacked for 19 runs in that particular over.

Will Jacks leaks 19 runs in ENG vs WI T20 WC 2026 contest

After Hetmyer took the single on the very first delivery of the over, Roston Chase decided to free his arms against Jacks. It was a flighted delivery that drifted away from the right-handed batter, as Chase made room and lofted inside out over the wide mid-off region for a fine boundary. He continued the dominance with another boundary on the very next ball.

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It was nearly a similar delivery as Chase planted his front foot across and nailed it over the backward square leg for another four, as it didn’t allow the fielder to even move. The fourth delivery was driven through the covers, where it beat the fielder and raced away to the boundary.

The final ball of the over was timed perfectly by Hetmyer behind the wicket as it sailed over the deep square leg for a massive six. That was when the West Indies got their momentum in the batting before England returned into the game with the wickets of both those batters.

Brief Scores: WI 103/4 (Roston Chase 34, Adil Rashid 1/8) vs England. 

The 15th match of the ICC T20 World Cup will be played between England and the West Indies at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Both teams have had a good start in this World Cup. The West Indies defeated Scotland by 35 runs in their first match. Batting first, they scored 182 runs in 20 overs and restricted Scotland to 147 runs. All-rounder Romario Shepherd is a key performer for this team. He took five wickets for 20 runs in three overs and made a significant contribution to his team's win.

On the other hand, England defeated Nepal by 4 runs in a close match. At one stage, it looked like England would lose the match, but in the last over, all-rounder Sam Curran defended 10 runs, and England won the match by four runs. England batted first and scored 184 runs in 20 overs. Jacob Bethall made 55 runs off 35 balls, and captain Harry Brook made 53 runs off 32 balls.

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ENG vs WI Match Details

• Match: England vs West Indies, 15th Match

• Date: 11th February 2026

• Time: 7.00 PM IST

• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

ENG vs WI Weather Report

Pitch Report - Wankhede Stadium

The Wankhede Stadium pitch provides a good surface for batting. Short boundaries make it simple to clear the ropes. The average batting score here is in the range of 190 and 200. 

Top Batters to Watch – ENG vs WI

• Shimron Hetmyer (WI): 64 runs in this tournament 

• Jacob Bethell (ENG): 55 runs in this tournament 

• Harry Brook (ENG): 53 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – ENG vs WI

• Romario Shepherd (WI): 5 wickets in this tournament 

• Jason Holder (WI): 3 wickets in this tournament 

• Liam Dawson (ENG): 2 wickets in this tournament 

ENG vs WI Recent Form

ENG vs WI Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If WI bat first

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 170–180

• Match Result: ENG to win

Scenario 2: If ENG bats first

• Powerplay Score: 55–65

• Predicted Total: 190–200

• Match Result: ENG to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

ENG vs WI Predicted Playing XIs

England 

Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook(c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Jamie Overton.

West Indies 

Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph/ Jayden Seales

Why England is the favourite today

• Explosive top-order 

• strong middle-order 

• Good bowling unit

ENG vs WI Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, England are the favourites to win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton and Harry Brook are expected to be the key performers.

ENG vs WI Match FAQs

ENG vs WI 15th Match Preview:

The England team will face the West Indies in the 15th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The match is scheduled for Wednesday evening at the Wankhede Stadium. England registered a narrow 4-run win over Nepal in the opening match. They would like to maintain their momentum.

Similarly, the West Indies head into this game after winning the opening match against Scotland by 35 runs. Shimron Hetmyer was named Player of the Match for his blistering innings of 64 off 36 balls. Both teams are having a great start in this World Cup, and they will aim to continue their winning streak.

Recent Performance: 

ENG: W, W, W, W, W

WI: W, L, W, L, L

ENG vs WI Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
• Match: ENG vs WI 
• Date: 11th Feb. 2026
• Match Start Time: 07:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India. 
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar

Head-to-Head Stats:

Weather Report:

• Temperature: 25–26°C

• Rain Chances: 1%

• Conditions: Sunny

 The weather is expected to be favourable and warm during this match.

Pitch Report - Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India 

The Wankhede Stadium has been known for its batting surface, but the red soil provides some assistance for pacers. Swing bowlers got a fair amount of assistance in the initial phase of the match. DWE also play major role in the 2nd inning.

• Win Batting First: 55%

• Win Bowling First: 45%

• Best Suited For: Pacers (63%)

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 167

• Average 2nd Innings: 192

Winning the toss and batting first could be the ideal strategy.

ENG vs WI Probable Playing 11

England (ENG) Probable 11:

Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (WK), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood

West Indies (WI) Probable 11:

Brandon King, Shai Hope (WK/C), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

Top Picks from England 

Top Picks from the West Indies 

ENG vs WI Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

ENG vs WI Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

ENG vs WI Dream11 Tips: 

ENG vs WI Match Prediction – Who Will Win

England is expected to win this match. England players are in excellent form, having won all their last five matches, which boosted their confidence. Cricket Winner expert is backing ENG to win this match.

Prediction: ENG to win.

ENG vs WI FAQ

Who is likely to win the ENG vs WI match today?

England (ENG) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

England.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the ENG vs WI Dream11 team?

Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell,  Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer and Brandon King 

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 167 and 192 runs

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the playing XI for their upcoming match against the West Indies in the Group C fixture of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, where the team has one key change. 

England narrowly avoid shocking defeat against Nepal

The two-time T20 World Cup champions England were almost beaten by Nepal in their first game of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Despite scoring 184/7 in 20 overs in that Group C fixture at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, England conceded 180/6 in 20 overs, as Sam Curran successfully defended 10 runs in the last over to secure a four-run win. 

While England are already under pressure with their recent poor performances, the beginning of the ongoing T20 World Cup has given them another real image of the team. By claiming a very close win against Nepal, England can't afford any hiccup in the remaining matches of the group stage, while they are yet to face the two-time winners West Indies, along with Scotland and Italy. 

On the other hand, the West Indies claimed a comfortable win in their tournament opener against Scotland, where the Caribbean team won by 35 runs after scoring 182/5 in 20 overs. The West Indies are also struggling in the recent T20I matches, as the English team is eyeing a strong victory to set a better message for the tournament. 

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England playing XI update: Jamie Overton replaced Luke Wood

For the upcoming group stage fixture against the West Indies, England have made one change from their tournament opener. All-rounder Jamie Overton has been added to the playing XI for the forthcoming game, while the left-arm seamer Luke Wood has been dropped. In the match against Nepal, Wood had the bowling figures of 3-0-31-1. 

England playing XI against West Indies for Group C in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (Captain), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid

England crushed the West Indies and registered a thumping 3-0 series win on the back of a convincing 37-run victory at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday. In a show of brute dominance, the batters on both sides went all guns blazing. It was certainly a painful outing for the bowlers as massive fireworks ensued and the ball travelled to all parts.  A blistering display from the English openers, Jamie Smith (60 off 26) and Ben Duckett (84 off 46), lifted England to 248—their second-highest total in T20I history. The West Indies, in response, displayed a spirited fightback. Rovman Powell (79 off 45) and Shimron Hetmyer  (26 off 8) showcased extraordinary brilliance, but the Windies fell comprehensively short of their desired target. 

England Innings

After being inserted to bat, openers Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith launched a ferocious assault on the Windies bowlers, registering a dominant 120-run stand inside just nine overs. Smith blazed his way to 60 before falling, while Duckett continued the onslaught with a scintillating 84 off 46 balls. By the halfway stage of the innings, England had reached the score of 135-1 which became their highest score in T20I cricket after 10 overs. Contributions from Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, and Jacob Bethell kept the momentum going, propelling England to the brink of the 250-run mark.

England’s batters came out all guns blazing, leaving the West Indies with few answers in the early exchanges. However, to their credit, the visitors pulled things back nicely after the halfway mark, stringing together some quiet overs and picking up key wickets to stem the flow. Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, and Sherfane Rutherford chipped in with a wicket each, while Jason Holder impressed with a tidy spell at the death.

West Indies Innings

Chasing a record 249 for a consolation win was always going to be a tough ask for the visitors. The West Indies stumbled early, losing both openers within the first five overs. While Shimron Hetmyer and Jason Holder offered brief resistance, it was Shai Hope (45) and Rovman Powell (unbeaten 79) who provided the only substantial fight. Despite their efforts, the Men in Maroon fell well short, outplayed by a disciplined and clinical English side. The English bowlers did go for a few runs but picked up timely wickets along the way, which kept them alive in the game. 

Besides, some helpful contributions from Hetmyer (26 off 8) and Holder (25 off 12) did help West Indies get close to their target but the constant fall of wickets kept pegging them back. Luke Wood led the way for England with an impressive three-wicket haul (3-41), while Rashid, Carse, Dawson, and Bethell each contributed with key breakthroughs. 

See also: IRE vs WI, 2025: Ireland vs West Indies, 1st T20I Match Preview

England vs West Indies: Match Scorecard

England – 248/3 (20 Overs)

West Indies – 211/8 (20 Overs)

ENG vs WI Match Preview:

England (ENG) continued their dominance, securing their second victory in this T20I series. Despite posting 196 runs, the West Indies (WI) were unable to defend it as the England team chased down the target in 18.3 overs. Jos Buttler was the top contributor with 47 runs in this successful run chase, while Luke Wood took 2 wickets.

Jason Holder, Johnson Charles, and Shai Hope were the standout performers for the West Indies side. After losing two consecutive games, the WI team finds itself on the back foot and needs to rectify its mistakes to aim for a bounce-back in this third T20I match.

Read: ENG vs WI Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win 3rd T20I, Preview & Analysis

ENG vs WI Match Details:

ENG vs WI Head-to-Head Stats:

Pitch & Weather Report:

ENG vs WI Probable Playing11:

England (ENG) Probable XI:

1. Jamie Smith(WK), 2. Ben Duckett, 3. Jos Buttler(WK), 4. Harry Brook(C), 5. Tom Banton, 6. Jacob Bethell, 7. Will Jacks, 8. Liam Dawson, 9. Brydon Carse, 10. Adil Rashid, 11. Luke Wood

West Indies (WI) Probable XI:

1. Evin Lewis, 2. Johnson Charles(WK), 3. Shai Hope(WK)(C), 4. Roston Chase, 5. Sherfane Rutherford, 6. Rovman Powell, 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Jason Holder, 9. Gudakesh Motie, 10. Alzarri Joseph, 11. Akeal Hosein

ENG vs WI Dream11 Top Picks:

Player Insights:

• Jos Buttler (ENG) is the highest run-getter for England so far. He played a brilliant inning of 47 runs off 36 balls and formed a much-needed partnership with Ben Duckett. He remains a key player for the England side.
• Jacob Bethell (ENG) is a talented all-rounder in the England setup. So far, he has scored 49 runs and taken 2 wickets.
• Romario Shepherd (WI) is known for his hard-hitting ability. In his last outing, he scored a quick-fire 19 runs and took 1 wicket. So far, he has taken 3 wickets and scored 35 runs.    
• Jason Holder (WI) is an experienced bowling all-rounder. He is renowned for his variations in bowling and hitting ability in death overs. In the last match, he proved his worth, scoring 29 runs off just 9 balls and also taking 1 wicket.

ENG vs WI Dream11 Team:

Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

• Best Captain Picks: Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell
• Best Vice-Captain Picks: Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder

Probable Winners:

England beat the West Indies side in the ODI series by a margin of 3-0 and also took an unassailable lead of 2-0 in this T20I series. The current form and home conditions make England the favourite in this match. However, WI also has the potential to beat any team in the T20 format.

Predicted Winner: England (ENG).

England take the series as West Indies continues to struggle. Their line-up is pretty solid but the collective e performance is yet to be in place with West Indies failing at the final steps before victory.

ENG vs WI Match Details

Date: June 10th, 2025

Time:  11:00 AM IST

Venue: Southampton

ENG vs WI Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening are expected for the game.

ENG vs WI Pitch Report

Batting second could be a better bet at Southampton

ENG vs WI Predicted Playing XI

ENG Playing XI

Ben Duckett, Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood

WI Playing XI

Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, Roston Chase/ Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph

See Also: Navi Mumbai League Dream XI Prediction

ENG vs WI Key Players

Jos Buttler 

Jos Buttler the batter remains an important part of the side as one of the best white-ball players going around today. He got back to rhythm in the IPL and looks in peak form helping Brook build around him.

Shimron Hetmyer

Hetmyer is another player making a comeback having last played in the T20 World Cup last year. He is now the vice-captain with his experience and leadership seen as an important factor. 

ENG vs WI Match Tips

England continue as favorites with commanding wins.

Match Prediction: England Will Win the Match