Delhi: The excitement of ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is increasing every day. On the fifth day of this Mahakumbh, interesting matches are to be played once again, in which the third match of the day will be between two-time world champion England and two-time champion West Indies. The excitement will be at its peak in this battle of champions.
In this Group C match to be held at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, the England team captained by Harry Brook is ready to dash the hopes of West Indies playing under the leadership of Shai Hope. But West Indies also have the power to drive out the British and they are eager to do so.
England vs West Indies T20 International Records
There is a very old war between England and West Indies in T20 International cricket. It started with a T20 International series between the two teams in 2007. Since then, 35 matches have been played between the two teams. There has been a tough competition during this period. While England has won 16 matches, West Indies has won 18 matches and 1 match has been inconclusive.
Performance of England and West Indies in T20 World Cup 2026
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has started with a win for two-time champions England and West Indies. Among these Group C teams, West Indies had defeated Scotland by 35 runs in their first match, while England, in their first match, escaped an upset against a minor team like Nepal and could win the match by only 4 runs.
When and where will the England vs West Indies match take place?
The third match of the day in the T20 World Cup 2026 will be between England and West Indies on Tuesday. This match will be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This match will start at 7 pm. The toss for the match will be done at 6.30 pm.
Wankhede Stadium – Main information about Mumbai and stadium
There are 3 big cricket stadiums located in Mumbai, the financial capital of India. In which the oldest is Brabourne Cricket Stadium and the newest is DY Patil Stadium of Navi Mumbai, but the most famous and witness to historical moments is Wankhede Stadium. This stadium was built due to a controversy. A big dispute broke out between Brabourne Stadium’s honor group CCI and Mumbai Cricket Association regarding ticket distribution. In 1973, this controversy deepened even more and then Wankhede Stadium with a spectator capacity of about 40 thousand was constructed in 1974. On the initiative of SK Wankhede, a great administrator of Mumbai cricket and a big politician, the work of Wankhede Stadium near Church Gate station in South Mumbai was started. The work of this stadium was completed in 13 months and the first Test match was played between India and West Indies in 1975. After India won the 2011 World Cup, the first T20 International match was played here between India and England in 2012.
Mumbai pitch report
Talking about Mumbai’s most famous stadium Wankhede Stadium, the wicket here is no less than a paradise for batsmen. Where high scoring matches have been seen. There is no help for the fast bowlers on this wicket, while the spinners can get some turn in the middle overs, but the batsmen have been struggling on this flat wicket. Looking at the surface here, it can be assumed that only a score of more than 190 will prove to be a good score.
weather conditions
The match between England and West Indies is to be held in Mumbai on 11 February in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Talking about the weather on the day of this match, the sky will be completely clear. According to Accuweather, the maximum temperature is likely to be 35 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will be 21 degrees Celsius.
Possible playing eleven of both
England team: Jos Buttler (wk), Philip Salt, Jacob Bethel, Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood.
West Indies team: Brandon King, Shai Hope (captain, wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Ford, Gudakesh Moti, Shamar Joseph
Where to watch England vs West Indies match
Star Sports Network is the broadcasting partner for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. All the matches of this tournament will be telecast on different channels of Star Sports. The match between England and West Indies on Tuesday can also be seen on Star Sports. So you can also enjoy live streaming on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar app/website.
Squads of both teams
England: Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wk), Tom Bandon (wk), Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethel, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Will Jacques, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue.
West Indies: Shai Hope (captain, wk), Johnson Charles (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Sherfan Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Ford, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Moti, Jayden Seales
England vs West Indies: Which team will the pitch favor??
Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium is considered a very helpful pitch for batsmen. Big high scoring matches have been seen here. A tough competition is also expected in this match between England and West Indies. Both the teams have one explosive batsman. In such a situation, the team with balanced performance in bowling can win here.
FAQs – Pitch Report of Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Wankhede Stadium, what is mumbai pitch report?
Wankhede Stadium is considered to be the pitch with the best batting conditions in India. The average score of the first innings in T20 cricket on this wicket has been 176 runs. From this it can be inferred that this track is excellent for batting and big scores can be seen here. On this wicket, the batsman can score big after being set, and if India bats first then they can easily score more than 200.
What is the H2H record of England vs India in T20 Internationals?
Talking about H2H record, England and West Indies have faced each other in 35 matches in T20 International cricket, in which England has won 16 matches and West Indies has won 18 matches. 1 match has ended without result between both the teams.
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