ENG vs WI Team Form – Who Will Win Today’s Match?

England

England’s form is exceptional, with five consecutive wins (W, W, W, W, W) in 2026. Their key strength is an incredibly deep and aggressive batting order from top to bottom. Philip Salt, Jos Buttler, the in-form Jacob Bethell (55 last game), and Harry Brook provide relentless firepower. The bowling, featuring Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid, has quality but was expensive against Nepal and needs to improve. The psychological edge comes from their winning streak and recent dominance over this opponent.

West Indies

The West Indies’ form is mixed (W, L, W, L, L), but they started the World Cup with a convincing 35-run win. Their strength is sheer explosive power throughout the lineup. Shai Hope (SR 141 this season), Brandon King, and the dangerous Shimron Hetmyer (64 last game) can demolish attacks. The bowling has match-winners like Romario Shepherd (5 wickets last game) and the experienced Jason Holder. Their realistic objective is to leverage their power-hitting and spin attack to challenge England’s batting might. The key challenge is containing England’s depth and overcoming a poor recent head-to-head record.

ENG vs WI Probable Playing XI

England Probable XI-

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

West Indies Probable XI-

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

ENG vs WI Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 Matches)

ENG vs WI Pitch Report

The Wankhede Stadium is traditionally a batting paradise, but early signs in this World Cup suggest it is playing slightly slower than usual, with scores of 161-9 and 184-7 posted. It still offers good conditions for stroke-play with true bounce, but spinners are getting assistance in the middle overs. Given the firepower in both lineups, a first innings score of 180-190 is realistic, with 200+ possible if batters settle. Dew has not been a major factor so far.

ENG vs WI Weather Report

Conditions in Mumbai will be hot and humid in the evening, cooling down later. There is no threat of rain, ensuring a full, uninterrupted match. The humidity could challenge bowlers in their second spells.

ENG vs WI Toss Prediction

The captain winning the toss is likely to choose to bat first. This is supported by the trend in this World Cup at Wankhede, where both games have been won by the side batting first. The pitch has shown signs of slowing down later, and without significant dew, setting a total is the preferred option.

ENG vs WI Match Prediction

This promises to be a high-scoring thriller between two magnificent batting units. However, England’s greater batting depth, superior recent form, and psychological hold over the West Indies tip the scales in their favor. The West Indies’ best hope is for their spinners to replicate Nepal’s pressure and for their power-hitters to have an exceptional day. While a West Indian victory fueled by sheer power is possible, England’s all-round balance and experience in winning tight games make them the more probable victors in what should be a contest filled with boundaries.

ENG vs WI Dream11 Team

• Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler, Shai Hope
• Batters: Philip Salt, Harry Brook, Shimron Hetmyer
• All-rounders: Sam Curran, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd
• Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Akeal Hosein

Captain (C) Pick: Jos Buttler, Jason Holder.

Vice-Captain (VC) Pick: Shimron Hetmyer, Sam Curran.