England vs West Indies match prediction for T20 World Cup 2026 [Source: X]
England and West Indies are set to face each other in their second clash of the T20 World Cup 2026, where they will be meeting for the first time in a group-stage encounter. The match is scheduled to take place on February 11 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and is set to go live from 7:00 PM IST.
Both England and West Indies have started their campaigns on solid notes. While England triumphed over Nepal in a nail-biting clash, West Indies outdid Scotland in their inaugural match. With both teams hungry for a top-two spot on the points table, England and West Indies are ready to give it their best in the upcoming clash.
England vs West Indies current form (last 5 matches)
Team
Form
England
W, W, W, W, W
West Indies
W, L, W, L, L
ENG vs WI: Key player battles
Jofra Archer vs Shimron Hetmyer
Archer’s express pace, sharp bounce, and lethal yorkers in the middle and death overs will test Hetmyer’s ability to handle genuine speed. Hetmyer thrives on timing and power against fast bowling, but he has occasionally been rushed or caught on the pull against short deliveries. If Archer gets his rhythm early, this could be a game-changing contest for wickets or momentum.
Adil Rashid vs Rovman Powell
Rashid remains one of the most difficult leg-spinners in white-ball cricket with his control, googly, and subtle variations. Powell, a clean six-hitter who targets spin aggressively in the middle overs, will look to disrupt Adil Rashid’s length. This battle could decide the flow of the middle phase, whether England strangles the scoring or West Indies accelerate freely.
Shamar Joseph vs Jos Buttler
Joseph brings raw pace and aggressive intent, capable of hurrying even the best with bounce and late movement. Buttler, one of the most destructive white-ball openers/middle-order players, loves width and pace to work with. If Joseph hits hard lengths early, he could trouble Buttler; if Buttler gets on top, England could race away in the powerplay or during a chase.
The Wankhede Stadium saw two matches go down at the venue this T20 World Cup 2026, and the average score ranged from 165-170 with teams hammering it out in the first innings.
The pitch tends to become difficult in the second half, and hence, if the captain wins the toss, he might choose to bat here first and utilise the pitch at its full might.
England vs West Indies 1st innings score prediction
Powerplay: 50/1
Final score: 180
England vs West Indies 2nd innings score prediction
Who will hit the most sixes in the England vs West Indies Match 15?
Shimron Hetmyer
Who will hit the most fours in the England vs West Indies Match 15?
Phil Salt
ENG vs WI Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Match 15?
In T20I clashes, England is slightly the leader with 19 wins from 38 matches, while West Indies managed to get 18 wins. The clash will be of equal might with both teams eyeing their second win.
However, with England having already played at Wankhede once and having big names to their side that can dominate the Caribbean, they remain the favourites to win the match against the West Indies.