The stage is set at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium for a thrilling Group C encounter in the T20 World Cup 2026 as England and West Indies, both boasting two-time world champion titles, lock horns. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST.

England, led by Harry Brook, had a narrow escape against Nepal in their opening match, securing a win by just 4 runs. They will be aiming for a more convincing performance against a strong West Indies side. Meanwhile, the Shai Hope-captained West Indies are riding high after a comfortable victory over Scotland.

Both teams have wins in their respective opening games. This match marks a repeat of the 2016 final. The toss has taken place, with England winning and electing to bowl first. One change has been made to each team.

The Wankhede Stadium pitch is known to be a batting paradise, offering consistent bounce and carry, making it ideal for stroke-makers. However, the short boundaries also mean that no total is truly safe. The pitch is generally considered good for batsmen, with some swing for fast bowlers in the initial overs. As the match progresses, it tends to become an excellent wicket for batting. Two matches have already been played at Wankhede Stadium during the tournament, both proving to be tightly contested with some difficulty for batting.

Samuel Badree reported pleasant conditions with a gentle breeze. The temperature is around 30 degrees Celsius with humidity around 40 percent. The square boundaries measure 64 and 65 meters, while the straight hit is 75 meters.

Historically, England and West Indies have a closely contested rivalry in T20Is. Since their first T20 International series in 2007, they have played 35 matches, with England winning 16 and West Indies 18, and one match ending inconclusively. The last time these two teams met in a T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium, Chris Gayle delivered a memorable performance with an unbeaten century off 48 balls.

For England, Jamie Overton is expected to replace Luke Wood. The West Indies are likely to field an unchanged side following their victory over Scotland. The West Indies' formidable unit includes Brandon King and Shai Hope opening, with Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell providing stability in the middle order. All eyes will be on Gudakesh Motie for the West Indies, who could be a key spin option against England. England will need Adil Rashid to improve after a difficult game against Nepal.